Field Services Technician

Peraton

Senior Field Services Technician supporting the installation and maintenance of VCS systems. Ensuring seamless voice system transitions while traveling extensively in operational environments.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $86,000 - $138,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

VoIP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and support site surveys, site preparation, and system installation activities
Execute and support VCS system cutovers from legacy voice platforms to next-generation systems
Perform decommissioning of legacy voice communication systems
Conduct independent system testing and validation to confirm: Power installation compliance, Cabling integrity and standards adherence, Equipment and site specification alignment
Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of VCS and supporting telecom/IT infrastructure
Use diagnostic tools to identify and resolve voice, network, and hardware faults
Support preventive maintenance and system health checks
Provide on-site customer support and end-user orientation/training as needed
Maintain accurate technical documentation, service reports, and cutover records
Ensure compliance with safety protocols, site security, and operational standards
Coordinate closely with engineers, program teams, and other field technicians during deployment activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD, 12 years in lieu of degree
The candidate will need to be able to obtain a public trust clearance
Hands-on experience with Voice Communication Switch (VCS) systems or similar mission-critical voice platforms
Experience supporting system cutovers, migrations, or technology refresh efforts
Knowledge of: Telecommunications infrastructure, VoIP technologies, Cabling standards and power validation, Networked voice systems
Strong troubleshooting and root-cause diagnostic skills
Experience using test equipment and diagnostic tools in field environments
Familiarity with operational environments where uptime and reliability are critical

Benefits

Comp & perks

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

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Hard Skills & Tools

System InstallationSite SurveysCabling StandardsPower ValidationNetworked Voice SystemsPreventive MaintenanceTechnical DocumentationDiagnostic ToolsField TestingLegacy System Decommissioning

Soft Skills

Customer SupportTeam CoordinationEnd-User Training

Certifications

Public Trust Clearance