Aviation Network Installer – FAA NAS (Travel Required)

Peraton; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local travel required

Denver residence preferred

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Network Installer to join our FAA BNATCS program team in the Denver area. You’ll ensure uptime, performance, and security of critical FAA networks, install and configure routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless systems, and support SD-WAN across distributed sites.

Ideal candidates have deep IP networking expertise, SD-WAN and fiber experience, and a track record of collaborating across diverse teams to deliver mission-critical infrastructure in federal programs.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• 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 (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 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

Routing protocols

BGP

OSPF

EIGRP

SD-WAN

Fiber optics

Wireless WAN

Firewalls

Network monitoring

Read diagrams

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Associate's degree

HS diploma

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

OTDR

SolarWinds

Nagios

Job description

Peraton is seeking a Network Installer to join our FAA BNATCS program team in the Denver area. You’ll ensure uptime, performance, and security of critical FAA networks, install and configure routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless systems, and support SD-WAN across distributed sites.

Ideal candidates have deep IP networking expertise, SD-WAN and fiber experience, and a track record of collaborating across diverse teams to deliver mission-critical infrastructure in federal programs.