Telecom Facilities Specialist – Critical Infra & Uptime

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

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Facilities Tech Support to join the Telecom team Central region, supporting critical NAS infrastructure and the FAA's BNATCS program. You will maintain HVAC, power, cabling, and security across multiple FAA sites, ensuring near-perfect uptime while coordinating with engineers and contractors.

Ideal candidates will be U.S. citizens with the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance, 8+ years of facilities experience, and a degree or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain/maintain a 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.
• 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 facilities infrastructure including generators, HVAC, racks, cabling, and site security to ensure uptime.
• Escort Oversight: Manage escort of visitors and contractors to protect critical infrastructure and restricted areas.
• System Installation & Maintenance: Lead installation, testing, and maintenance of telecom equipment such as switches, routers, and fiber-optic cabling.
• Power Systems Oversight: Maintain and troubleshoot DC power systems, rectifiers, and battery backups.

Skills

Public Trust clearance

Facilities engineering/management

HVAC/power/cabling expertise

Regulatory/safety knowledge

Physical security standards

Excellent communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Peraton is seeking a Facilities Tech Support to join the Telecom team Central region, supporting critical NAS infrastructure and the FAA's BNATCS program. You will maintain HVAC, power, cabling, and security across multiple FAA sites, ensuring near-perfect uptime while coordinating with engineers and contractors.

Ideal candidates will be U.S. citizens with the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance, 8+ years of facilities experience, and a degree or equivalent experience.