Cable Specialist

Peraton•Herndon, VA

31d•$66,000 - $106,000

About The Position

Peraton is seeking a senior IT Support Cable Specialist to join our national intelligence program in Northern Virginia that delivers engineering, application development, deployment, operations, upgrades and sustainment of products and services to achieve our client’s global missions. Responsibilities: The candidate shall provide technical support: Run conduit and cable, install and connect trays, racks, and electronic hardware systems. Connect and test audio/visual, computer server, network, and telecommunications equipment for both new and retrofit constructions. Perform installations, upgrades, and removals of products while ensuring coordination with engineering field changes. Assembl e , install, and configur e systems and equipment based on site assessments and schematics. Conduct system programming and optimization as part of the installation process. Complet e final commission and integrated acceptance testing of electrical systems and associated equipment. Ensur e commission and final acceptance of critical path equipment align with client requirements and applicable industry standards (API, ABS, DNV, etc.). Conduct routine system maintenance and analysis functions, to includ e hardware configurations and equipment component management. Provid e on-site end-user training on system operation, maintenance, and limited troubleshooting. Travel frequently to customer sites to perform duties. Instruct and assig n staff to provide technical support to various departments and team members throughout product development and implementation. Assign testing and verification tasks to ensure hardware meets specifications and requirements. Oversee the build, testing, and modification of product prototypes, utilizing both working and theoretical models. Analyz e user needs and recommend appropriate hardware solutions. Direct technicians, engineering designers, or technical support personnel as necessary. Collaborat e with engineering staff to evaluate the interface between hardware and software and ensure operational and performance requirements are met. Travel may be within the National Capital Region (NCR) on an as needed basis for customer or corporate requirements. Position is Contingent on Contract Award

Requirements

Active Top Secret/ Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with ability to pass and obtain a Poly.
2 years with BS/BA, 0 years with MS/MA, 6 years no degree
Strong customer service skills
Proficient understanding of circuit boards, processors, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software.
Proficient understanding of various computer software, including configuration management software, desktop communications software, operating system software, and internet directory services software.
Proficiency in diverse installation tasks including running conduit, installing hardware systems, and connecting/testing various equipment.
Experience in product installation, upgrades, and removals while adhering to engineering changes.
Capable of assembling, installing, and configuring systems based on site assessments.
Skilled in system programming, optimization, and final commissioning/testing.
Knowledgeable about industry standards and ensuring equipment meets client requirements.
Proficient in routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and end-user training.
Willingness to travel frequently and ability to perform physical tasks.
Ability to assign technical support tasks and oversee testing and verification processes.
Capable of analyzing user needs and recommending suitable hardware solutions.

Nice To Haves

Active TS/SCI with Poly clearance.
C urrent VMware, Nutanix, or similar Certification e.g. VCP, NCP, etc.
Strong background in server virtualization e.g. VMware, Nutanix, OpenShift, Harvester, Proxmox , MS Hyper-V, Citrix, Azure, AWS, etc.
Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
Experience with Terraform or Ansible
Experience with Dell PowerFlex
Experience working in a large enterprise environment
Knowledge of storage area networks to include network operating systems, SAN protocols, SAN management, and SAN physical configuration

Responsibilities

Run conduit and cable, install and connect trays, racks, and electronic hardware systems.
Connect and test audio/visual, computer server, network, and telecommunications equipment for both new and retrofit constructions.
Perform installations, upgrades, and removals of products while ensuring coordination with engineering field changes.
Assembl e , install, and configur e systems and equipment based on site assessments and schematics.
Conduct system programming and optimization as part of the installation process.
Complet e final commission and integrated acceptance testing of electrical systems and associated equipment.
Ensur e commission and final acceptance of critical path equipment align with client requirements and applicable industry standards (API, ABS, DNV, etc.).
Conduct routine system maintenance and analysis functions, to includ e hardware configurations and equipment component management.
Provid e on-site end-user training on system operation, maintenance, and limited troubleshooting.
Travel frequently to customer sites to perform duties.
Instruct and assig n staff to provide technical support to various departments and team members throughout product development and implementation.
Assign testing and verification tasks to ensure hardware meets specifications and requirements.
Oversee the build, testing, and modification of product prototypes, utilizing both working and theoretical models.
Analyz e user needs and recommend appropriate hardware solutions.
Direct technicians, engineering designers, or technical support personnel as necessary.
Collaborat e with engineering staff to evaluate the interface between hardware and software and ensure operational and performance requirements are met.