Peraton · 11 hours ago
Network and Computer Support Specialist
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$51K/yr - $82K/yr
2+ years expPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence. They are seeking a Network and Computer Support Specialist to provide IT support for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, focusing on network maintenance and operational support.
Information TechnologyRobotics
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Support and maintain local and wide area network (LAN/WAN) infrastructure, including switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless systems across headquarters and remote sites
Assist with network upgrades, configuration management, and remediation of network devices in coordination with engineering and security teams
Provide technical support for regional centers and remote locations, ensuring network connectivity, availability, and uptime
Perform network troubleshooting, diagnostics, and performance tuning to identify and resolve connectivity and routing issues
Participate in data center operations, including rack layout planning, power and cooling checks, cable management, and hardware organization
Support Move, Add, Change, and Disconnect (MACD) requests, equipment decommissions, and site clean-up activities
Work collaboratively with systems, security, and service desk teams to resolve network-related incidents and service requests
Maintain accurate and up-to-date network documentation, diagrams, and asset inventory to support operational continuity and audits
Qualification
Required
2 years with AS/AA; 0 years with BS/BA; 4 years with High School/GED
Experience supporting enterprise LAN/WAN networks in a government or regulated environment
Hands-on experience with routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless systems
Ability to perform network troubleshooting, configuration changes, upgrades, and device remediation
Experience supporting data center operations (racking, cabling, power/cooling)
Familiarity with MACD activities, equipment decommissions, and site cleanups
Working knowledge of Azure AD, Conditional Access, ADFS, Group Policy, Intune, and Microsoft 365
Strong documentation and customer service skills; able to collaborate across system, security, and service desk teams
US Citizenship is required
Ability to obtain Public Trust - High Risk clearance
Must reside within 50 miles of Washington DC
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Health savings account
Short/long term disability
EAP
Parental leave
401(k)
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation
Company paid holidays
Company
Peraton
Peraton Fearlessly solving the toughest national security challenges.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Thomas Terjesen
Chief Information Officer
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