Service Desk Specialist

Peraton is seeking a Service Desk Specialist to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The ideal candidate will support the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The motivated IT professionals will directly support DHS staff via phone and social media applications.

This position is 100% remote. You must be able to support shift work.

Day to Day Work Responsibilities:

Provides Tier I and II technical software, hardware and network problem resolution for clients by performing problem diagnosis and guiding users through step-by-step solutions or may provide expertise to solve first and second tier technical support issues for end-users of the organization's products and services.
• Uses automated information systems to analyze routine situations.
• Reviews incoming requests, both computer generated and verbal, sort, code and may prioritize for proper action.
• Resolves problems or contacts more senior technical support as necessary.
• Supports users by fulfilling individual requests for information and/or training in the utilization of the various databases available.
• Conducts technical research for source of information required in support of request for information related to ongoing programs and proposal efforts.
• Maintains network diagrams and circuit records.
• Instructs users in the use of PCs and networks.
• May perform basic PC, PBX, and network software programming.
• Interacts with other team members, such as network services, software engineering, and/or applications development to restore services and/or identify and correct the core problem.
• Serve as the first point of contact for customers seeking technical assistance over the phone or email.
• Perform remote troubleshooting through diagnostic techniques and pertinent questions.
• Determine the best solution based on the issue and details provided by customers.
• Walk the customer through the problem-solving process.

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Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 2 years' experience or Associate's degree and 4 years' experience or HS diploma/equivalent and 6 years relevant experience.
• U.S. Citizenship required; Must have the ability to obtain a DHS Entrance on Duty (EOD) clearance.
• Experience with O365.
• Ability to support rotating shift work.
• Technical Customer Support experience required.
• Strong customer support skills.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Problem-solving ability to diagnose and resolve basic technical issues.
• Demonstrates eagerness to learn and flexible with the ability to multi-task.
• Possess attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to be flexible, multi-task and organize priorities in a fast-paced work environment, while maintaining a high level of focus and accuracy.
• High level of professionalism and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.