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Help Desk Technician Tier 3

2026-163675

CAtegory:

Information Technology

Clearance:

Top Secret/SCI

Location:

MacDill AFB
,
Florida

Telecommute:

No remote/telework allowed
About Peraton

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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Program Overview
About The Role

Join Peraton's mission-critical team supporting secure, real-time data delivery across complex operational environments in direct support of our nation's warfighters. If you are driven by national security and energized by cutting-edge C2ISR capabilities, sensor integration, and resilient data transport solutions, we invite you to join our team. 

We are seeking highly cleared professionals who excel at the intersection of advanced communications infrastructure, distributed systems, and mission assurance—where reliability, security, and performance are paramount. 

Specifically, we are looking for a TS/SCI cleared Help Desk Technician Tier 3 - Senior to support this mission at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida. 

Responsibilities:  

As a Help Desk Technician Tier 3 - Senior you will provide technical and management leadership for all equipment and information support functions across the Task Order. Your responsibilities include: 

  • Provide Tier 3 expertise, contributing to enhanced situational awareness of command mission-critical SATCOM network infrastructures  
  • Assist in maintaining and executing backup and disaster recovery plans for enterprise COOP 
  • Deliver Tier 3 technical support and incident resolution for C2ISR platforms and systems. 
  • Ensure smooth operation and maintenance of mission critical infrastructure services and operational effectiveness of satellite communication systems  
  • Liaise with commercial service vendors/providers, U.S. Government, , and DoD entities to resolve outages and manage installations/terminations. 
  • Investigate user information, network, and communications needs; recommend software and hardware purchases. 
  • Maintain circuit records and trouble logs. 
  • Supporting operations 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year (24/7/365) – shift work 
  • Utilize the following Role Specific Tools: Service Desk ticketing systems (ServiceNow, Remedy); knowledge base repositories; remote desktop support tools (Microsoft Remote Desktop, TeamViewer); collaboration platforms (Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Outlook); PC diagnostic utilities; network connectivity testers; audio visual troubleshooting tools; inventory and asset management systems; documentation templates for procedures and trouble logs. eMASS internal audit portals; Excel/SharePoint audit templates; CMDB with version control; Power BI with R/Python integration; Tableau; predictive analytics engines; Teams; Azure AD role based access; mobile access via Power Apps. 
Qualifications

Required qualifications: 

  • Previous experience as a Help Desk Technician Tier 3 or similar role supporting a DoD customer at the CCMD level;
  • Minimum of 8 years’ experience with a BS/BA or 6 years’ experience with a MS/MA or 3 years’ experience with a PhD.  or 12 years' with HS Diploma or 10 years' with AS/AA degree
  • A current, active DoD security clearance at the TS/SCI level 
  • US citizenship is required 
  • DoD 8140 role for WRC: 411; Element: IT; Work Role: Technical Support Specialist; Proficiency Level: Intermediate / Ability to obtain 

Desired Qualifications: 

  • DoD-approved IA baseline certification for ADP-III/IT-III based on the IAT level and CE/Operating System (OS) certificate within six months of the assignment. 

Work Environment:  

  • Location: MacDill AFB, FL 
  • On-site expectations: Full-time on-site presence required for equipment management and asset tracking 
  • Travel: May require occasional travel to CONUS and OCONUS sites for logistics coordination and facility assessments  

Why Join Us?   

  • Be part of a mission-critical team supporting our nation’s elite and its mission partners in delivering cutting-edge C2ISR capabilities 
  • Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment supporting critical national security operations 
  • Manage cutting-edge communications and sensor systems that directly impact operational readiness 
  • Access to professional development opportunities and career growth within the intelligence and cybersecurity community 
  • Opportunity to work with advanced tactical communications technologies and AISR systems  

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SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

Details

Target Salary Range: $80,000 - $128,000. 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 <a href="https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.&nbsp;

Application Duration Statement: 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.&nbsp;

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