Aviation Network Installer | SD-WAN & Fiber Expert

Peraton; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Peraton in Dallas/Fort Worth seeks a Network Installer to support FAA infrastructure. You will help maintain, configure, and secure IP-based networks used by air traffic operations, working in mission-critical environments.

You'll install routers, switches, firewalls, fiber, and SD-WAN components, test with OTDR tools, monitor logs, and contribute to accurate network diagrams and documentation while traveling regionally to FAA sites as needed.

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: 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, IDS/IPS, and monitoring tools (SolarWinds, Nagios).
• Ability to read and interpret network diagrams and schematics.
• Experience with fiber testing tools (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.
• Maintain accurate network diagrams, documentation, and configuration records.

Skills

TCP/IP knowledge

Cisco/Juniper networking

SD-WAN expertise

Network troubleshooting

Reading network diagrams

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Cisco devices

Juniper devices

SolarWinds

Nagios

OTDR tools

Job description

Peraton in Dallas/Fort Worth seeks a Network Installer to support FAA infrastructure. You will help maintain, configure, and secure IP-based networks used by air traffic operations, working in mission-critical environments.

You'll install routers, switches, firewalls, fiber, and SD-WAN components, test with OTDR tools, monitor logs, and contribute to accurate network diagrams and documentation while traveling regionally to FAA sites as needed.