Facilities Tech Support — Critical Telecom & Power Systems

Peraton; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 86,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton in Elgin, IL is seeking a Facilities Tech Support – Telecom to maintain critical NAS infrastructure, including generators, HVAC, cabling, and security, for 100% local travel to FAA facilities. You will lead installation and maintenance of switches, routers, fiber, and DC power systems, ensuring near‑perfect uptime, while collaborating with engineers and contractors in mission‑critical environments.

This role requires U.S.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain/maintain Public Trust clearance.
• 8+ years of experience in facilities engineering/management.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or 4 additional 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

Power distribution

Cabling standards

Security for facilities

Contractor oversight

System installation

Networking equipment

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Peraton in Elgin, IL is seeking a Facilities Tech Support – Telecom to maintain critical NAS infrastructure, including generators, HVAC, cabling, and security, for 100% local travel to FAA facilities. You will lead installation and maintenance of switches, routers, fiber, and DC power systems, ensuring near‑perfect uptime, while collaborating with engineers and contractors in mission‑critical environments.

This role requires U.S.