Facilities Tech Support - FENS West

Peraton•Oakland, CA

About The Position

Peraton is seeking a Facilities Tech Support professional to join its Telecom team in the Western Service Area, supporting the FAA’s Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) contract. The role helps maintain the facilities and infrastructure that support the National Airspace System, including telecommunications equipment, power systems, and physical site security. The position is based in the Oakland, California area and requires 100% local travel to FAA facilities within the assigned region. Candidates must reside in or near Oakland and be able to travel regularly to multiple FAA sites as business needs require.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
At least 8 years of experience in facilities engineering or management.
A bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or an additional 4 years of experience in place of the degree.
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.
Must reside in or near Oakland, California, and be able to travel regularly to FAA sites in the assigned region.

Nice To Haves

Experience with FAA programs, National Airspace System (NAS) systems, or air traffic control environments.
Professional Engineer (PE) license or certifications in facility or building management.
Familiarity with sustainable building practices, LEED standards, or energy-efficient systems.
Understanding of project management methodologies and tools.

Responsibilities

Monitor, maintain, and optimize physical facilities, including generators, HVAC systems, racks, cabling, and site security, to support high availability.
Escort technical operations personnel and monitor uncleared visitors, contractors, or non-badged workers to protect sensitive equipment and restricted areas.
Lead installation, testing, and maintenance of telecommunications equipment, including switches, routers, and fiber-optic cabling.
Maintain and troubleshoot critical DC power systems, rectifiers, and battery backups.
Review technical designs and contractor work for compliance with standards.