FAA NAS Network Installer — Modernization & Connectivity

Peraton; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% local travel

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Network Installer in Los Angeles to maintain and enhance the FAA network infrastructure supporting the NAS modernization effort. You will work on IP-based networks behind mission-critical aviation systems and travel within the region as required.

You will install, configure, test, and secure routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless systems, support SD-WAN, perform fiber testing, and monitor systems to ensure uptime and reliability for national airspace operations.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required with ability to obtain Public Trust clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years experience (or equivalent: Master’s 6+, Associate’s 10+, HS 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 network monitoring tools.
• 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.
• Support network cutovers, migrations, and failover validation.
• Maintain accurate network diagrams, documentation, and configuration records.

Skills

U.S. Citizenship

Networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, VPN

Cisco/Juniper networking

SD-WAN & IP networking

Network diagrams & schematics

OTDR fiber testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree plus 8+ years experience

Master’s 6+ years

Associate’s 10+ years

High school diploma 12+ years

Tools

OTDR

SolarWinds

Nagios

Fiber testing equipment

Job description

Peraton is seeking a Network Installer in Los Angeles to maintain and enhance the FAA network infrastructure supporting the NAS modernization effort. You will work on IP-based networks behind mission-critical aviation systems and travel within the region as required.

You will install, configure, test, and secure routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless systems, support SD-WAN, perform fiber testing, and monitor systems to ensure uptime and reliability for national airspace operations.