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.
Peraton is seeking a Customer Support Specialist (“CSS”) to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals on our Department of State (DOS) Consular Affairs Enterprise Infrastructure Operations (CAEIO) Program for the Bureau of Consular Affairs (CA). The CAEIO Program provides IT Operations and Maintenance to modernize the legacy networks, applications, and databases supporting CA services globally.
The CSS will be a member of the Service Desk team. A part of the CA Service Center, the Service Desk is the first and central customer service point for all service events related to the CA IT infrastructure environment. Therefore, a primary Service Desk objective is to provide superior and professional customer service and Tier I support to the CA/CST internal user community. Service Desk team members work closely with CAEIO colleagues, DOS leadership, and other stakeholders to monitor Service Desk shift performance, provide incident intake processing oversight, and ensure timely incident escalation.
Responsibilities
Core Work Schedule: TBD
Work Location: 44873 Falcon Place, Suite 150, Sterling, Virginia 20166
This position is hybrid after the individual completes a 12-week New Hire Training Program, which is held Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM in Sterling, VA. After completing the training program, the individual will work their assigned shift in Sterling up to two days per week. With manager approval, the individual can work remotely the other days. The number of days the individual works onsite is subject to change based on government/program requirements (for example, surge support might require the individual to be in the office more than two days per week).
Basic Qualifications
Desired Qualifications
Education and Experience: High school diploma (or equivalent) and 6 years of experience; Bachelor's degree and 2-4 years of experience; Master's degree and 0-2 years of experience.
An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Veteran.
At Peraton, our benefits are designed to help keep you at your best beyond the work you do with us daily. We’re fully committed to the growth of our employees. From fully comprehensive medical plans to tuition reimbursement, tuition assistance, and fertility treatment, we are there to support you all the way.