FAA Network Installer: SD-WAN, Fiber & Security

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

Job summary

Peraton seeks a Network Installer to maintain and enhance the FAA NAS network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless systems. You will support SD-WAN across distributed environments, install fiber, test with OTDR, monitor via logs, and ensure uptime, performance, and security of critical aviation networks.

The role offers exposure to national airspace modernization programs and collaboration with aviation, engineering, cybersecurity, and systems integration

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 combination: 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, 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

TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, routing

Cisco/Juniper networking

SD-WAN

Fiber testing OTDR

Network monitoring tools

Reading network diagrams

Team leadership

Security/firewalls

Education

Bachelor's degree with 8+ years

Tools

SolarWinds

Nagios

OTDR

Job description

Peraton seeks a Network Installer to maintain and enhance the FAA NAS network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless systems. You will support SD-WAN across distributed environments, install fiber, test with OTDR, monitor via logs, and ensure uptime, performance, and security of critical aviation networks.

The role offers exposure to national airspace modernization programs and collaboration with aviation, engineering, cybersecurity, and systems integration