Impactful FAA NAS Network Installer

Peraton; Peachtree City (GA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is hiring a Network Installer in Peachtree City, GA to maintain and enhance FAA network infrastructure behind mission‑critical air traffic systems. You’ll ensure uptime and security of IP networks and support SD-WAN across distributed facilities.

Requires U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance, and strong TCP/IP, routing, and fiber skills. Local travel to FAA sites is 100% with relocation flexibility in the assigned region.

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: 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

Enterprise networking

TCP/IP

DNS

DHCP

VPNs

BGP

OSPF

EIGRP

SD-WAN

Fiber optics

Wireless LAN/WAN

Firewalls/IDS-IPS

Monitoring tools

Network diagrams

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 8+ years

Master’s degree + 6+ years

Associate’s degree + 10+ years

HS diploma + 12+ years

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

OTDR

SolarWinds

Nagios

Job description

Peraton is hiring a Network Installer in Peachtree City, GA to maintain and enhance FAA network infrastructure behind mission‑critical air traffic systems. You’ll ensure uptime and security of IP networks and support SD-WAN across distributed facilities.

Requires U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance, and strong TCP/IP, routing, and fiber skills. Local travel to FAA sites is 100% with relocation flexibility in the assigned region.