Aviation Network Installer — SD-WAN & Fiber

Peraton; Peachtree City (GA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton seeks a Network Installer to join the FAA BNATCS modernization effort, ensuring reliable, secure IP-based networks behind critical aviation systems. You will install and maintain routers, switches, firewalls, fiber, and SD-WAN across distributed sites.

The role requires 100% local travel to FAA facilities; candidates must reside near Peachtree City, GA and be able to travel regularly to multiple sites. Strong TCP/IP, routing, and certification tools experience preferred.

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 (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

Cisco

Juniper

SD-WAN

Fiber optics

Wireless LAN/WAN

Firewalls

Intrusion detection/prevention

Network monitoring tools

SolarWinds

Nagios

OTDR

Network diagrams

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Associate’s degree

HS diploma

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

Job description

Peraton seeks a Network Installer to join the FAA BNATCS modernization effort, ensuring reliable, secure IP-based networks behind critical aviation systems. You will install and maintain routers, switches, firewalls, fiber, and SD-WAN across distributed sites.

The role requires 100% local travel to FAA facilities; candidates must reside near Peachtree City, GA and be able to travel regularly to multiple sites. Strong TCP/IP, routing, and certification tools experience preferred.