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.
We are seeking a Senior Field Services Technician to support the installation, transition, and sustainment of next-generation Voice Communication Switch (VCS) systems. This role is critical to successful site preparation, system cutover, & customer acceptance, and legacy system decommissioning in operational environments.
This position requires a highly skilled field technician who can operate independently, solve complex technical issues under time constraints, and work directly with customers to ensure seamless voice system transitions with minimal operational disruption.
This position is remote with 95% travel requirements.
Lead and support site surveys, site preparation, and system installation activities
Execute and support VCS system cutovers from legacy voice platforms to next-generation systems
Perform decommissioning of legacy voice communication systems
Conduct independent system testing and validation to confirm:
Power installation compliance
Cabling integrity and standards adherence
Equipment and site specification alignment
Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of VCS and supporting telecom/IT infrastructure
Use diagnostic tools to identify and resolve voice, network, and hardware faults
Support preventive maintenance and system health checks
Provide on-site customer support and end-user orientation/training as needed
Maintain accurate technical documentation, service reports, and cutover records
Ensure compliance with safety protocols, site security, and operational standards
Coordinate closely with engineers, program teams, and other field technicians during deployment activities
Target Salary Range: $86,000 - $138,000. 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.
