FAA NAS Network Engineer – On-Site (Multiple Regions)

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

Job summary

Peraton is hiring a Network Installer to join our FAA program and maintain critical network infrastructure across multiple sites. The role requires 100% local travel and residence near Albuquerque, Denver, Los Angeles, Oakland, Seattle, or Salt Lake City.

You will install and configure routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless tech; support SD-WAN; manage fiber cabling and OTDR testing; monitor systems; and maintain diagrams and records. A U.S. citizenship with clearance is required.

Qualifications

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

Leadership

Team collaboration

Network troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher (8+ years)

Master's degree (6+ years)

Associate's degree (10+ years)

High School diploma (12+ years)

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

SolarWinds

Nagios

OTDR

Job description

Peraton is hiring a Network Installer to join our FAA program and maintain critical network infrastructure across multiple sites. The role requires 100% local travel and residence near Albuquerque, Denver, Los Angeles, Oakland, Seattle, or Salt Lake City.

You will install and configure routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless tech; support SD-WAN; manage fiber cabling and OTDR testing; monitor systems; and maintain diagrams and records. A U.S. citizenship with clearance is required.