Aviation Network Installer for FAA NAS

Peraton; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton seeks a Network Installer to maintain and enhance FAA network infrastructure, ensuring uptime, security, and performance across distributed sites. You'll install and test routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless systems while advancing SD-WAN and IP-based networking initiatives.

Ideal candidates bring strong TCP/IP knowledge, Cisco/Juniper experience, fiber testing skills, and leadership to collaborate with cross-functional teams on mission-critical programs in a national airspace

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain Public Trust clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of experience (or equivalent: Master’s 6+, Associate’s 10+, HS 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 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 LAN/WAN

Firewalls & IDS/IPS

Network monitoring tools

Network diagrams & schematics

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (6+ yrs equiv)

Associate’s degree (10+ yrs equiv)

HS diploma (12+ yrs equiv)

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

SolarWinds

Nagios

Job description

Peraton seeks a Network Installer to maintain and enhance FAA network infrastructure, ensuring uptime, security, and performance across distributed sites. You'll install and test routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless systems while advancing SD-WAN and IP-based networking initiatives.

Ideal candidates bring strong TCP/IP knowledge, Cisco/Juniper experience, fiber testing skills, and leadership to collaborate with cross-functional teams on mission-critical programs in a national airspace