Senior Field Service Technician

Peraton is looking for a Senior Field Service Technician to support a contract onsite in Washington, DC. This role is responsible for the installation, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of Layer 1 structured cabling systems supporting network infrastructure and end-user devices. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with copper and fiber cabling, strong technical troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work independently in field environments.

The Senior Field Service Technician is responsible for but not limited to:

Install, terminate, label, and test structured cabling systems (Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6A, fiber optic).
• Perform installation and Layer 1 support for:

• Network devices (routers, switches)
• VoIP phones
• Workstations and peripherals
• Wireless access points (WAPs)
• Print devices

• Install patch panels, racks, cable trays, and related hardware.
• Perform cable certification and testing using appropriate testing equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve physical connectivity issues.
• Read and interpret network diagrams, blueprints, and cable layouts.
• Maintain accurate documentation of installations and service work.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.
• Travel to customer sites as required.
• Provide professional communication and support to clients and internal teams.

Required Qualifications:

• An active/current TS/SCI Security Clearance is required.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering (or similar technical field) and five (5) years relevant experience; or a Master's degree and three (3) years of relevant experience; or a PhD and zero (0) years of relevant experience; or a High School Diploma/GED and nine (9) years of relevant experience in the above-cited duties may be substituted in lieu of a completed higher education degree.
• Strong organizational and communications skills.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and work on ladders or in confined spaces.
• Valid Driver's License.

Desired Qualifications:

• BICSI certification.
• Experience with fiber optic termination and testing.
• Familiarity with cable certification tools (Fluke or equivalent).
• Previous experience supporting a government and/or Department of Defense customer.

Benefits:

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligibility to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

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 do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.