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.
Job Description:
Peraton is seeking a senior IT Support Cable Specialist to join our national intelligence program in Northern Virginia that delivers engineering, application development, deployment, operations, upgrades and sustainment of products and services to achieve our client’s global missions.
Responsibilities:
The candidate shall provide technical support:
- Run conduit and cable, install and connect trays, racks, and electronic hardware systems.
- Connect and test audio/visual, computer server, network, and telecommunications equipment for both new and retrofit constructions.
- Perform installations, upgrades, and removals of products while ensuring coordination with engineering field changes.
- Assemble, install, and configure systems and equipment based on site assessments and schematics.
- Conduct system programming and optimization as part of the installation process.
- Complete final commission and integrated acceptance testing of electrical systems and associated equipment.
- Ensure commission and final acceptance of critical path equipment align with client requirements and applicable industry standards (API, ABS, DNV, etc.).
- Conduct routine system maintenance and analysis functions, to include hardware configurations and equipment component management.
- Provide on-site end-user training on system operation, maintenance, and limited troubleshooting.
- Travel frequently to customer sites to perform duties.
- Instruct and assign staff to provide technical support to various departments and team members throughout product development and implementation.
- Assign testing and verification tasks to ensure hardware meets specifications and requirements.
- Oversee the build, testing, and modification of product prototypes, utilizing both working and theoretical models.
- Analyze user needs and recommend appropriate hardware solutions.
- Direct technicians, engineering designers, or technical support personnel as necessary.
- Collaborate with engineering staff to evaluate the interface between hardware and software and ensure operational and performance requirements are met.
- Travel may be required within the National Capital Region (NCR) on an as needed basis for customer or corporate requirements.
**Position is Contingent on Contract Award**
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 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.
EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
