SITEC - IT Specialist (JNY) - Fort Carson, CO

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 requires an IT Specialist to support the Special Operation Command Information Technology Enterprise Contract (SITEC) – 3 Enterprise Operations and Maintenance (EOM) Task Order.

This position is located at Fort Carson, CO.

The IT Specialist performs Tier one and two network, systems, and phone support in accordance with the SIE OPORD.

This position provides administration of network and communications systems, including, but not limited to, routers, switches, VTCs, phones, laptops and other IT Specialist systems.

The IT Specialist is responsible for the following to include but are not limited to the following:

• Creating monitoring reports and managing equipment logs, as well as ensuring the functionality of links.
• Coordinate IT administration and performance requirements with other members of the networking and systems team as well as identifies, analyzes, and documents long-range requirements, and administers resources related to the enterprise network.
• Prepare technical implementation plans that provide integrated solutions, including actions, milestones, timelines, and critical paths required for complete solutions.
• Research applicable standards and requirements documents to assure network compliance.
• Provides reasonable responsiveness in terms of IT systems performance (e.g., availability, reliability, and throughput).
• Prepare activity and progress reports for the Government regarding IT systems performance initiatives.
• Provide full lifecycle support of LAN and WAN infrastructures.
• Follow the designated network standards for the design, installation, and maintenance of IT infrastructures.
• Providing installation, tuning, testing, operating, monitoring, upgrading, patching, break/fix, defense, and management of WAN and LAN routing and switching infrastructure hardware and software including network hardware and software.
• Providing installation, tuning, testing, operating, monitoring, upgrading, patching, break/fix, defense, and management of WAN and LAN systems infrastructure hardware and software including PC hardware and software.
• Configuring, installing, operating, maintaining, defending, troubleshooting, and repairing LAN/WAN capabilities, including point-to-point circuits, satellite connectivity, dedicated Internet connections, and broadband Internet connections including necessary additions and changes to associated routers, switches, and encryption devices.
• Configuring, operating, maintaining, defending, troubleshooting, and repairing LAN PORs.
• Configuring, operating, maintaining, defending, troubleshooting, and repairing IT infrastructures, including necessary additions and changes to associated routers, switches, external USSOCOM and commercial provider circuits and encryption devices.
• Configuring, operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing IT Programs of Record (PORs).
• Configuring, operating, maintaining, defending, troubleshooting, and repairing the Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) architectures of USSOCOM, its Component Commands, TSOCs, and deployed forces.
• Configuring, maintaining, defending, troubleshooting, and repairing classified and unclassified wireless LANs, including wireless access points and their interconnection to the wired infrastructure.
• Provisioning, operating, managing, and monitoring LAN/WAN Virtual Private Network (VPN) services to securely connect remote elements and mission partners over the SIE and shared public IP networks, while ensuring compliance with applicable DoD, Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), DISA, United States Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM), and USSOCOM policies, procedures, regulations, and directives.
• Troubleshooting LAN/WAN voice, data, and transmission networks and evaluate the effect of architectural changes on them.
• Configuring, maintaining, defending, troubleshooting, and repairing classified and unclassified wireless LANs, including wireless access points and their interconnection to the wired infrastructure.
• Implementing network and security access.
• Configuring, updating, monitoring, managing, troubleshooting, and documenting routers and switches in the USSOCOM LAN/WAN networks.
• Collaborating and coordinating with external Government and commercial circuit providers to expedite the restoration of circuit outages.
• Providing mobile device support
• Providing CSfC kit support
• Some positions may require shift work and/or an ability to work a non-standard work schedule to support the USSOCOM mission

Qualifications

• BS + 2 years of experience OR HS with + 6 years of experience OR AA with + 4 years of experience.

• DoD TS w/ SCI is required.
• Solid technical skills, with experience in a variety of network protocols, software, and hardware involved in IT Specialist operations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Government hardware, software, and network components.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytic and diagnostic skills, along with good communication abilities.
• CCNA required

• Must be DoW 8140 compliant under the Work Role Code 411 - Technical Support Specialist- Intermediate level or higher. 

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. 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 StatementsThe 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. EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.