Service Desk Tier 1 Technician

Peraton

$66K — $106K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2 years of experience with a BS/BA degree or High School diploma with 6 years of experience in lieu of a degree
  • Proven experience in IT service desk or technical support roles
  • Strong understanding of computer systems and tech products
  • Ability to multi-task and adapt quickly to changes
  • Excellent customer service and communication skills
  • Experience with incident tracking systems and service desk software
  • Basic troubleshooting capabilities for networking, software, and hardware issues
  • IAT II (Security +) certification required
  • Active Secret Level clearance required

Responsibilities

  • Implement and maintain ITIL-compliant Service Desk systems
  • Serve as the first point of contact for IT-related incidents and service requests
  • Record, track, and document incidents and service requests accurately
  • Provide real-time status updates for all customer requests
  • Diagnose and prioritize incidents for escalation to appropriate resources
  • Contribute to knowledge management systems with solutions and troubleshooting information
  • Communicate incident status and resolution progress proactively to stakeholders

Benefits

  • On-site position at Peterson AFB in Colorado Springs, CO
  • Opportunity to work within a military contract environment
  • Chance to contribute to national defense IT operations
  • Access to ongoing training and professional development
  • Dynamic team environment within a high-stakes IT service framework
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

Peraton is hiring a Service Desk Tier 1 Technician supporting the Enterprise IT contract for NORAD/NORTHCOM. This role is on-site at Peterson AFB in Colorado Springs, CO.

 

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Implement, manage, and maintain ITIL-compliant Service Desk systems, such as incident tracking systems and self-help tools.
  • Serve as the first point of contact for handling customer IT-related incidents and service requests through various channels including phone, email, chat, and self-service.
  • Record, track, and document every incident and service request, ensuring clear communication and accurate data collection.
  • Provide a customer-facing view to allow all N&NC customers, including subordinates, regions, and sectors, to check the status of their requests in real-time.
  • Diagnose, prioritize, and escalate incidents and requests to the appropriate resources when necessary.
  • Contribute to knowledge management systems with current information on solutions and troubleshooting steps.
  • Proactively communicate incident status and resolution progress to customers and stakeholders.
Qualifications

What you'll need:

  • Education: 2 years experience with a BS/BA degree or High School degree with 6 years experience in lieu of a degree
  • Proven experience in an IT service desk or technical support role.
  • Strong understanding of computer systems, mobile devices, and other tech products.
  • Ability to multi-task and adapt to changes quickly.
  • Excellent customer service skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse user base.
  • Experience working with incident tracking systems and service desk software.
  • Ability to troubleshoot basic networking, software, and hardware issues
  • Certification: IAT II Certification (Security +) 
  • Clearance: Active Secret Level clearance is required
Target Salary Range$66,000 - $106,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

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