Aviation Network Engineer for FAA NAS Systems

Peraton; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton seeks a Network Installer to join our FAA-focused team in the Seattle area. You will help maintain and enhance IP-based networks behind critical aviation systems, ensuring uptime, performance, and security across fiber, SD-WAN, and IP layers.

You will install and configure routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless systems; monitor logs; troubleshoot incidents; and support migrations and cutovers in a mission-critical government program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of experience or equivalent combination (Master’s 6+, Associate’s 10+, HS diploma 12+)
• Proven experience managing and supporting enterprise network environments
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, and routing protocols
• 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, IDS/IPS, and network monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Nagios)
• Ability to read and interpret network diagrams and schematics
• Experience with fiber testing tools (e.g., OTDR)
• Demonstrated leadership and team collaboration skills

Responsibilities

• Ensure the 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
• Troubleshoot network issues across fiber, SD-WAN, and IP layers, escalating as needed
• Support network cutovers, migrations, and failover validation
• Maintain accurate network diagrams, documentation, and configuration records

Skills

TCP/IP

DNS

DHCP

VPNs

BGP/OSPF

Cisco/Juniper

IP Migration

SD-WAN

Fiber Optics

Wireless LAN

Firewalls/IDS/IPS

Network Diagrams

OTDR

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 8+ years

Master’s degree + 6+ years

Associate’s degree + 10+ years

HS diploma + 12+ years

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

OTDR

SolarWinds

Nagios

Job description

Peraton seeks a Network Installer to join our FAA-focused team in the Seattle area. You will help maintain and enhance IP-based networks behind critical aviation systems, ensuring uptime, performance, and security across fiber, SD-WAN, and IP layers.

You will install and configure routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless systems; monitor logs; troubleshoot incidents; and support migrations and cutovers in a mission-critical government program.