Field Services Technician

Peraton; United States; A distancia; USD 86.000 - 138.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Descripción de la vacante

Peraton is seeking a Senior Field Services Technician to support installation, transition, and sustainment of next-generation Voice Communication Switch (VCS) systems. This role emphasizes site preparation, successful cutovers, and decommissioning in operational environments.

The position is remote, with a strong preference for candidates near the Washington, D.C. metro area and involves extensive travel (up to 95%).

Formación

• Minimum 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum 3 years with PhD; 10 years with an AS, 12 years in lieu of a degree
• US Citizens with ability to obtain/maintain a public trust clearance
• Hands-on experience with Voice Communication Switch (VCS) systems or similar mission-critical voice platforms
• Experience supporting system cutovers, migrations, or technology refresh efforts
• Knowledge of: Telecommunications infrastructure, VoIP technologies, Cabling standards and power validation, Networked voice systems

Responsabilidades

• 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 equipment/site 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

Conocimientos

VCS systems

Field troubleshooting

Customer support

Documentation

Electrical safety

Educación

BS/BA in relevant field

MS/MA

Herramientas

Test equipment

Diagnostic tools

Networked voice systems

Descripción del empleo

About Peraton

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.

About Peraton

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.

About The Role

Position Overview

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.

Work Location & Travel:

This is a remote position; however, candidates local to the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area are preferred. This role requires extensive travel, with approximately 95% travel expected.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

Required Technical Experience

Professional Skills

Work Environment

This role is ideal for a senior technician who thrives in high-visibility cutover environments and enjoys being the person who ensures mission-critical voice systems come online smoothly and correctly the first time.

• Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD; 10 years with an AS, 12 years in lieu of a degree
• US Citizen with the ability to obtain/maintain a public trust clearance
• Hands-on experience with Voice Communication Switch (VCS) systems or similar mission-critical voice platforms
• Experience supporting system cutovers, migrations, or technology refresh efforts
• Knowledge of:
• Telecommunications infrastructure
• VoIP technologies
• Cabling standards and power validation
• Networked voice systems
• Strong troubleshooting and root-cause diagnostic skills
• Experience using test equipment and diagnostic tools in field environments
• Familiarity with operational environments where uptime and reliability are critical
• Excellent technical problem-solving ability
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Ability to work independently in remote field locations
• Strong documentation and reporting discipline
• High attention to detail and adherence to procedures
• Effective time management and ability to meet deployment timelines
• Team-oriented mindset with ability to collaborate across technical disciplines
• Field-based role supporting operational and technical sites
• Extensive travel (up to 95%)
• Work may occur in active operational environments requiring strict adherence to procedures and standards

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Details

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. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate's own.
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