Network Installer for FAA NAS & SD-WAN

Peraton; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Network Installer to support FAA network infrastructure within NAS programs. The role focuses on maintaining and enhancing IP-based networks behind mission-critical aviation systems, ensuring reliability, performance, and security.

The position requires 100% local travel to FAA facilities in the assigned region, with residence near Dallas–Fort Worth, Houston, or other listed sites. You’ll work on large-scale federal programs alongside experienced teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of experience or equivalent combination.
• Proven experience managing and supporting enterprise network environments.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, and routing protocols.
• 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, IDS/IPS, and network monitoring tools (SolarWinds, Nagios).
• Ability to read and interpret network diagrams and schematics.
• Experience with fiber testing tools (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 solutions across distributed environments.
• Install, terminate, and test fiber optic cabling (single- 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.
• Support network cutovers, migrations, and failover validation; maintain diagrams and configuration records.

Skills

TCP/IP

DNS

DHCP

VPNs

Routing protocols

BGP

OSPF

EIGRP

Cisco

Juniper

TDM-to-IP migrations

SD-WAN

Fiber optics

Wireless LAN/WAN

Firewalls/IDS/IPS

Network monitoring tools

Network diagrams

Education

Bachelor’s degree

8+ years experience or equivalent

Tools

SolarWinds

Nagios

Cisco devices

Juniper devices

Job description

Peraton is seeking a Network Installer to support FAA network infrastructure within NAS programs. The role focuses on maintaining and enhancing IP-based networks behind mission-critical aviation systems, ensuring reliability, performance, and security.

The position requires 100% local travel to FAA facilities in the assigned region, with residence near Dallas–Fort Worth, Houston, or other listed sites. You’ll work on large-scale federal programs alongside experienced teams.