Overview 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. Visitperaton.comto learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure. Responsibilities Job Description:Peraton is seekinga seniorIT Support Cable Specialistto 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,installand 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.Assemble, install, and configuresystems and equipment based on site assessments and schematics.Conduct system programming and optimization as part of the installation process.Completefinal commission and integrated acceptance testing of electrical systems and associated equipment.Ensurecommission 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,toincludehardware configurations and equipmentcomponentmanagement.Provideon-site end-user training on system operation, maintenance, and limited troubleshooting.Travelfrequentlyto customer sites to perform duties.Instruct and assignstaff 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,utilizingboth working and theoretical models.Analyzeuser needs and recommendappropriate hardwaresolutions.Direct technicians, engineering designers, or technical supportpersonnelas necessary.Collaboratewith engineering staff to evaluate the interface between hardware and software and ensure operational and performance requirements are met.Travel may berequiredwithin the National Capital Region (NCR) on an as needed basis for customer or corporate requirements.**Position is Contingent on Contract Award** Qualifications Basic Qualifications: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 degreeStrongcustomer service skillsrequired.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.Proficiencyin 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 travelfrequentlyand 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.Preferred Qualifications:Active TS/SCI with Poly clearance.Current VMware, Nutanix, or similar Certificatione.g.VCP, NCP, etc.Strong background in server virtualizatione.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 DellPowerFlex.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.SECURITY CLEARANCE:This Positionrequiresan Active TS/SCI and the ability to obtain a Poly, US Citizenshipisrequiredtohold this clearance.