NAS Network Installer – FAA Mission-Critical

Peraton; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Network Installer in the Cleveland, OH area to maintain and enhance FAA network infrastructure supporting the BNATCS program. You will install and configure routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless systems while ensuring uptime and security across SD-WAN and IP layers.

Join a mission-critical environment with opportunities to work on large-scale air traffic modernization projects. Candidates must reside near Cleveland and be able to travel regularly to FAA facilities

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 protocols

Cisco/Juniper

SD-WAN

Fiber testing

Firewalls

Network diagrams

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Associate degree

HS diploma

Tools

SolarWinds

Nagios

OTDR

Job description

Peraton is seeking a Network Installer in the Cleveland, OH area to maintain and enhance FAA network infrastructure supporting the BNATCS program. You will install and configure routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless systems while ensuring uptime and security across SD-WAN and IP layers.

Join a mission-critical environment with opportunities to work on large-scale air traffic modernization projects. Candidates must reside near Cleveland and be able to travel regularly to FAA facilities