NAS Network Installer — FAA Modernization

Peraton; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Network Installer to join our FAA-focused team, maintaining and enhancing the network infrastructure behind mission-critical air traffic systems. You will ensure uptime, performance, and security for IP-based networks supporting NAS operations.

Join a mission-critical environment, deploying routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless systems, while gaining hands-on experience with SD-WAN, fiber optics, and network testing tools. Local travel is required.

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

SD-WAN

Network security

Team leadership

Network diagrams

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Public Trust clearance

Tools

Cisco devices

Juniper devices

OTDR

SolarWinds

Nagios

Job description

Peraton is seeking a Network Installer to join our FAA-focused team, maintaining and enhancing the network infrastructure behind mission-critical air traffic systems. You will ensure uptime, performance, and security for IP-based networks supporting NAS operations.

Join a mission-critical environment, deploying routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless systems, while gaining hands-on experience with SD-WAN, fiber optics, and network testing tools. Local travel is required.