Junior IT Shipping Specialist

Peraton is seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Junior IT Shipping Specialist to support logistics and asset management activities for TSA devices. This role is ideal for an early-career professional looking to build hands-on experience in IT operations, inventory management, and equipment deployment within a mission-driven environment.

You will play a critical role in ensuring IT equipment is properly prepared, tested, tracked, and delivered to support operational readiness.

Location: Springfield, VA (On-site)

Hours: Will be required to work M-F 7:30am to 3:30pm on site at the warehouse.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and fulfill requests for IT equipment including laptops, desktops, VOIP devices, peripherals, UPS, switches, and servers
• Review and validate equipment requests to ensure accuracy and complete shipping details
• Support requests from internal systems and portals (e.g., Field Equipment Portal and iShare)
• Identify, pull, and inspect equipment to meet fulfillment requirements
• Perform equipment testing and evaluation using standard checklists to ensure operational readiness
• Image PCs, servers, and other applicable devices as required
• Accurately capture and maintain asset tracking information
• Prepare, package, label, and ship equipment in accordance with established procedures
• Maintain organized inventory and support onsite warehouse operations

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree and 0 years of experience or an Associates degree and 2 years of experience or a High School diploma/equivalent and 4 years of experience.
• US Citizenship required with the ability to obtain an entry on duty security clearance
• 0–2 years of experience in IT support, logistics, shipping/receiving, or warehouse operations
• Basic understanding of computer hardware (laptops, desktops, servers, peripherals)
• Ability to follow detailed processes and maintain accurate records
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Must be able to work onsite in Springfield, VA during designated hours

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with asset management or inventory tracking systems
• Familiarity with imaging tools or basic IT configuration processes
• Experience supporting government or regulated environments (e.g., TSA, DHS)
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to spend 4+ hours per day on your feet, often walking long distances throughout airport and office environments to support customer equipment.
• Ability to lift 40–50 pounds when installing IT equipment.
• Ability to push/pull carts to transport equipment.
• Ability to kneel, bend, and reach under desks to connect or repair cabling, and connect patch cables from patch panels to network switches.
• Physical activity may include climbing ladders, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and using hand tools.
• Required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as viewing a computer terminal.
• Subject to hazards such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, and electrical current.