Aviation Network Engineer (Fiber & SD-WAN) – On-site

Gdh Consulting, Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 87,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Dental & Vision

Life & Disability

Wellbeats membership

Gym discount

401(k) plan

Referral program

Work-life balance

Job summary

GDH is seeking a seasoned network engineer to support and maintain mission-critical FAA network infrastructure in Albuquerque, NM. The role focuses on IP-based networks, installation, configuration, and troubleshooting across multiple locations within the region.

You will lead upgrades, SD-WAN deployments, fiber optic installations, and system security while maintaining accurate documentation, diagrams, and test records. Travel regionally is required with expenses reimbursed.

Qualifications

• U.S. government security clearance eligibility; U.S. citizenship required.
• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years experience, or equivalent.
• Proven experience managing and supporting enterprise network environments.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, and routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP).
• Hands‑on experience with Cisco, Juniper, or similar networking technologies.
• Experience with TDM-to-IP migrations and modern IP-based networking.
• Solid understanding of SD‑WAN, fiber optics, and wireless LAN/WAN technologies.
• Familiarity with firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and monitoring tools.
• Ability to read and interpret network diagrams and schematics.
• Demonstrated leadership and team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure uptime, performance, and security of FAA network infrastructure.
• Install, configure, and maintain routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless systems.
• Support SD-WAN solutions across distributed environments.
• Install, terminate, and test fiber optic cabling (single-mode and multi-mode).
• Perform fiber testing using OTDR and certification tools.
• Monitor systems daily, analyze logs, and respond to incidents promptly.
• Troubleshoot network issues across fiber, SD-WAN, and IP layers, escalating as needed.
• Support network cutovers, migrations, and validate failover procedures.
• Maintain accurate network diagrams, documentation, and configuration records.
• Travel regionally to support multiple sites, with expenses reimbursed as necessary.

Skills

TCP/IP

DNS & DHCP

VPNs

BGP

OSPF

EIGRP

SD-WAN

Fiber optics

WLAN/WAN

Firewalls/IDS/IPS

Network monitoring

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree + 8+ years experience

Masters degree + 6+ years

Associates + 10+ years

HS diploma + 12+ years

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

SolarWinds

Nagios

OTDR

Job description

GDH is seeking a seasoned network engineer to support and maintain mission-critical FAA network infrastructure in Albuquerque, NM. The role focuses on IP-based networks, installation, configuration, and troubleshooting across multiple locations within the region.

You will lead upgrades, SD-WAN deployments, fiber optic installations, and system security while maintaining accurate documentation, diagrams, and test records. Travel regionally is required with expenses reimbursed.