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Junior Technical Help Desk Support

Peraton

Quantico, VAFull-time$51–82K/yrPosted 1 day agoStill listed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$51–82K/yr
Location
Quantico, VA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Top Secret clearance

Job overview

Peraton seeks a Junior Technical Help Desk Support professional for its Federal Strategic Cyber program in an on-site role in Quantico, Virginia. The position provides Tier II support to end users, maintains and troubleshoots system infrastructure, and works with research, engineering, and development teams. The role also includes training, support metrics, SLA-focused issue resolution, and participation in a monthly on-call rotation in a 24/7 environment.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Tier I and Tier II Technical SupportHardware TroubleshootingSoftware TroubleshootingNetwork TroubleshootingActive DirectoryRSA SecurIDMicrosoft SharePointTroubleshootingCommunicationDocumentationCustomer ServiceIndependent and Collaborative Work

Qualifications

BS/BA or HS+4 Years Relevant Experience1+ Year Relevant ExperienceU.S. CitizenshipActive Top Secret ClearanceAbility to Obtain/Pass Polygraph

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Peraton Overview

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.

Responsibilities

Peraton is currently seeking to hire a Junior Technical Help Desk Support for its' Federal Strategic Cyber program.

Location: On-site, Quantico, VA

In this role, you will:

  • Provide Tier II technical support to end users via phone, email, and virtual support channels.

  • Support the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of system infrastructure.

  • Collaborate with Research and Development teams to test and optimize product-support techniques, processes, and tools.

  • Create and deliver technical training materials for end users and support personnel.

  • Compile and report monthly support metrics.

  • Resolve issues efficiently and effectively while meeting or exceeding Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

  • Work closely with Engineers and Developers to support the operation and maintenance of all components within the system environment.

  • Participate and support in a monthly on-call rotation.

  • Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of the company’s products, services, applications, and systems.

  • Provide support in an environment that operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • BS/BA with 1+ year of relevant experience. Or, HS and 4+ years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of the bachelor's degree.

  • Experience providing Tier I and Tier II technical support.

  • Experience troubleshooting computer hardware, software, and networking systems.

  • U.S. citizenship required.

  • A current/active Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain/pass a polygraph.

Preferred / Desired Qualifications:

  • Experience with Active Directory.

  • Experience supporting RSA SecurID tokens.

  • Experience with Microsoft SharePoint.

  • Strong troubleshooting, communication, documentation, and customer-service skills.

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, 24/7 operations environment.

Target Salary Range $51,000 - $82,000. 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. Benefits Statement

Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

Application Statements The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own. EEO EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

How this job compares

Set against the 4,186 open Technical Support jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$51–82K/yr
  • Virginia median$76–109K/yr71 salary ranges
  • US median$75–110K/yr1,334 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $67K, is 30% below the Virginia median midpoint ($95K) — in the lowest quarter of Technical Support salary ranges in Virginia.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 165 open Technical Support jobs in Virginia and 4,186 across the US. 8% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience — less than three in four Technical Support postings that state a minimum ask for (median 3 years, across 2,736 postings).
Education
368 of the 4,186 open Technical Support jobs (9%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 29, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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