FAA NAS Network Installer – Impactful Airspace Ops

Peraton; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is hiring a Network Installer to support the FAA's BNATCS program and modernize NAS communications. You will ensure uptime and security of IP-based networks behind mission-critical aviation systems while installing and maintaining routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless gear.

You will perform fiber testing, SD-WAN support, and network migrations, collaborating with aviation, engineering, cybersecurity, and systems integration teams.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain Public Trust clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of experience (or higher degrees with equivalents).
• Proven enterprise network experience.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, routing protocols.
• Experience with Cisco/Juniper networking.
• Experience with SD-WAN, fiber, and wireless networks.
• Familiarity with firewalls and intrusion detection systems.
• Ability to read network diagrams and schematics.
• Experience with OTDR fiber testing.
• Demonstrated leadership and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Ensure uptime, performance, and security of FAA network infrastructure.
• Install, configure, and maintain routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless systems.
• Support SD-WAN across distributed environments.
• Install, terminate, and test fiber 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, escalate as needed.
• Support network cutovers, migrations, and failover validation.
• Maintain accurate network diagrams, documentation, and configuration records.

Skills

TCP/IP basics

DNS & DHCP

VPNs

Routing protocols

SD-WAN

Fiber optics

Wireless LAN/WAN

Network monitoring

OTDR testing

Cisco/Juniper

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Associate’s degree

Tools

SolarWinds

Nagios

OTDR

Job description

Peraton is hiring a Network Installer to support the FAA's BNATCS program and modernize NAS communications. You will ensure uptime and security of IP-based networks behind mission-critical aviation systems while installing and maintaining routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless gear.

You will perform fiber testing, SD-WAN support, and network migrations, collaborating with aviation, engineering, cybersecurity, and systems integration teams.