Mission-Critical Telecom Facilities Technician

Peraton; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 86,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will lead installation, testing, and maintenance of telecommunications equipment, manage power systems, and coordinate with contractors while upholding safety standards and regulatory requirements in support of FAA programs.

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

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

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

You will lead installation, testing, and maintenance of telecommunications equipment, manage power systems, and coordinate with contractors while upholding safety standards and regulatory requirements in support of FAA programs.