Key skills
Technical system site surveysSite readiness inspections for IT installationsHardware deploymentSoftware deploymentNational Airspace System (NAS) architectureFAA policiesstandardsOperational Risk Management (ORM)Network diagramsMicrosoft Office SuiteRedhat LinuxPower requirements understandingFiber optic cabling standardsCopper cabling standardsCompTIA Security+CompTIA Network+work in confined spacesRisk Management
About this role
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe. They are seeking a Remote Systems Integration Engineer - Senior to support the FAA in upgrading the National Airspace System, ensuring timely installation and functionality of new equipment and systems.
Responsibilities:
- Plan and perform technical system site surveys, site readiness inspections for IT installations
- Review and analyze site survey data to validate site conditions and develop Site Specific Implementation Plans (SSIP) that establish the technical baseline for site-specific engineering packages (including equipment layouts, cabling, risk plans, and other technical documentation prepared in accordance with applicable FAA orders for FAA approval)
- Conduct discussions with facilities on equipment placement as required
- As directed by the FAA, perform Operational Risk Management (ORM)
- Coordinate with vendors on ORM plans
- Provide on-site engineering and installation support
- Perform site hardware installation activities in accordance with the Site-Specific Implementation Plan in accordance with FAA policies, standards, orders and other applicable codes/regulations
- Perform site software installations in accordance with FAA policies, standards, orders and other applicable codes/regulations
- Perform infrastructure and installation checkout
- Perform site functionality test including network and interface connectivity as defined by the FAA
- Conduct configuration management activities such as switch configurations, swap, local position set-ups, software versions
- Conduct Joint Acceptance Inspections (JAI)
- Support disposition of property
- Comply with all FAA facility requirements (security, workspace availability) and professionally manage all site staff relationships
Requirements:
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance
- Bachelor's degree and 8 years' experience or Masters degree and 6 years' or Associate's degree and 10 years' experience or HS diploma/equivalent and 12 years' experience
- Experience conducting technical system site surveys, site readiness inspections for IT installations
- Hardware and software deployment/installation experience
- Must be able to travel at least 90% of the time on deployments for both CONUS and potentially OCONUS locations
- Ability to lift and carry equipment up to 50 lbs
- Ability to work in confined spaces (server closets, raised floors)
- Familiarity with National Airspace System (NAS) architecture and modernization initiatives (e.g., NextGen)
- Experience supporting FAA, DOT, or other aviation or transportation programs
- CompTIA Security+, Network+, or similar technical certification
- Proficiency creating network diagrams and rack elevations using tools such as Visio and Microsoft Office Suite
- Redhat Linux experience
- Strong understanding of power requirements (NEMA plugs, UPS sizing, BTU calculations)
- Knowledge of fiber optic and copper cabling standards (single-mode, multi-mode, CAT6)