FAA Network Installer - SD-WAN, Fiber & Security

Peraton; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Peraton in Minneapolis is seeking a Network Installer to join our FAA-focused team. You will help maintain and enhance IP-based networks behind critical aviation systems, supporting BNATCS and NAS modernization.

You will install routers, switches, firewalls, fiber, and SD-WAN, monitor performance, respond to incidents, and keep diagrams and records up to date, with 100% local travel to FAA sites in the region.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required with ability to obtain/maintain Public Trust.
• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience (or equivalent: Master's 6+, Associate 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, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and network monitoring tools.
• 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 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 optic cabling.
• Perform fiber testing using OTDR and certification tools.
• Monitor systems, analyze logs, and respond to incidents.
• Troubleshoot network issues across fiber, SD-WAN, and IP layers.
• Support network cutovers, migrations, and failover validation.
• Maintain network diagrams, documentation, and configuration records.

Skills

TCP/IP

DNS

DHCP

VPNs

Routing protocols

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Cisco hardware

Juniper hardware

SD-WAN

OTDR

Job description

Peraton in Minneapolis is seeking a Network Installer to join our FAA-focused team. You will help maintain and enhance IP-based networks behind critical aviation systems, supporting BNATCS and NAS modernization.

You will install routers, switches, firewalls, fiber, and SD-WAN, monitor performance, respond to incidents, and keep diagrams and records up to date, with 100% local travel to FAA sites in the region.