FAA NAS Network Installer – Dallas/DFW, Local Travel

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

Job summary

Peraton seeks a Network Installer in the Dallas area to maintain and enhance FAA network infrastructure supporting NAS modernization efforts. You will install and test routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless systems, ensuring uptime and security across distributed sites.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years of enterprise networking experience, familiarity with SD-WAN, fiber optics, and network monitoring tools, plus relevant certifications. Travel locally within the region is required.

Qualifications

• Citizenship: U.S. citizen; able to obtain Public Trust clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of experience or equivalent combination.
• Strong experience managing and supporting enterprise network environments.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, routing protocols (BGP/OSPF/EIGRP).
• Hands-on experience with Cisco, Juniper, or similar networking tech.
• Experience with SD-WAN, fiber, and wireless LAN/WAN.
• Familiarity with firewalls and network monitoring tools; ability to read diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure 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/multi-mode).
• Perform fiber testing using OTDR and certification tools.
• Monitor systems, analyze logs, and respond to incidents.
• Troubleshoot network issues across fiber, SD-WAN, IP layers; escalate 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

SD-WAN

Fiber optics

Firewalls/IDS/IPS

Network diagrams/schematics

Leadership/team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years experience

Certifications: CCNA/CCNP/CompTIA Network+

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

SolarWinds

Nagios

OTDR

Job description

Peraton seeks a Network Installer in the Dallas area to maintain and enhance FAA network infrastructure supporting NAS modernization efforts. You will install and test routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless systems, ensuring uptime and security across distributed sites.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years of enterprise networking experience, familiarity with SD-WAN, fiber optics, and network monitoring tools, plus relevant certifications. Travel locally within the region is required.