Facilities Tech for Critical Airspace Telecom (NAS)

Peraton; Texas; On-site; USD 86,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Facilities Tech Support to join our Telecom team in Central Service Area, Houston, TX. You will monitor, maintain, and optimize physical facilities, including generators, HVAC, racks, cabling, and site security to ensure near-perfect uptime for critical NAS infrastructure.

You’ll lead installation, testing, and maintenance of telecom equipment (switches, routers, fiber cabling) and oversee power systems, batteries, and DC power to support mission-critical operations.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain/maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• 8+ years of experience in facilities engineering/management.
• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required OR we can accept an additional 4 years of experience.
• Strong expertise in HVAC, power distribution, cabling standards, and building infrastructure.
• Experience reviewing technical designs and contractor work for compliance with standards.
• Knowledge of regulatory and safety frameworks for critical infrastructure.
• Background in physical security standards for facilities.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Infrastructure Management: Monitor, maintain, and optimize physical facilities-including generators, HVAC systems, racks, cabling, and site security-to ensure near-perfect uptime.
• Vendor Escort Oversight; Escort technical operations personnel to monitor uncleared visitors, contractors, or non-badged workers at all times to protect critical national airspace infrastructure, sensitive equipment, and restricted security areas.
• System Installation & Maintenance: Lead installation, testing, and maintenance of telecommunications equipment such as switches, routers, and fiber-optic cabling.
• Power Systems Oversight: Maintain and troubleshoot critical DC power systems, rectifiers, and battery backups to support mission-critical operations.

Skills

Facilities engineering

HVAC systems

Power distribution

Contractor oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Peraton is seeking a Facilities Tech Support to join our Telecom team in Central Service Area, Houston, TX. You will monitor, maintain, and optimize physical facilities, including generators, HVAC, racks, cabling, and site security to ensure near-perfect uptime for critical NAS infrastructure.

You’ll lead installation, testing, and maintenance of telecom equipment (switches, routers, fiber cabling) and oversee power systems, batteries, and DC power to support mission-critical operations.