Systems Integration Engineer - SME (TELECOM - FENS)

Peraton; Bowie (MD); On-site; USD 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Systems Integration Engineer, SME to advance the NAS via the FAA’s FENS program. You will drive complex network infrastructure and software initiatives, integrating the new FENS infrastructure with the existing network at on-site locations in Herndon, VA or Bowie, MD.

You will design, implement, and test critical systems for mission success. The role emphasizes top-tier network engineering, zero-trust security, and programmatic deployment templates, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of experience or equivalent combinations.
• Experience integrating LAN/WAN routing (BGP, OSPF) and SD-WAN with security architectures.
• Experience designing cutovers and migrations with zero downtime.
• Experience onboarding network management tools and maintaining asset visibility.
• Experience enforcing zero-trust perimeter defenses and NGFW/SASE components.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, integration, and testing of NAS-supporting systems.
• Provide technical directions and own assigned tasks and projects.
• Design networks from requirements and communicate standards to teams.
• Define dashboards and KPIs to verify reliability and resilience.
• Provide status updates, dashboards, and briefings to stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate risks, bottlenecks, and dependencies during deployments.

Skills

LAN/WAN routing

SD-WAN

Security architectures

Zero-trust security

NGFW / IPS / SASE

Network monitoring tools

Programmatic config templates

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Science Logic

SolarWinds

Splunk

NetScout

Datadog

Job description

Systems Integration Engineer - SME (TELECOM - FENS)

Job Locations: US-VA-Herndon | US-MD-Bowie

Requisition ID: 2026-170179

Position Category: Information Technology

Clearance: Public Trust

Responsibilities

Join Peraton in advancing the safety, efficiency, and modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS) through the FAA's Enterprise Network Service (FENS) program. As a trusted partner to the Federal Aviation Administration, Peraton delivers the mission-critical systems and services that keep millions of passengers and aircraft moving safely every day.

We're looking for forward-thinking professionals who thrive in complex, high-impact environments and want their work to matter. If you're passionate about innovation, collaboration, and shaping the future of air traffic management, this is your opportunity to make a real difference alongside leaders in aviation, engineering, data science, and systems integration.

Systems Integration Engineer, SME | Telecom - FENS

Role Overview

In this role, you will serve as a Systems Integration Engineer, SME to drive the successful delivery of complex network infrastructure and software initiatives that support the nation's airspace. You will support the build and integration of the new FAA's Enterprise Network Service (FENS) infrastructure with the existing network and migrate the services to the new modern secured, resilient and scalable network infrastructure across the National Airspace System (NAS).

Work Location: This position is 100% on-site, primarily located in Herndon, VA, with an alternate work location available in Bowie, MD. Candidates must be able to work on-site at one of these locations based on program requirements.

What You'll Do

• Lead the design, integration, and testing of systems that support the National Airspace System (NAS). Turn early architecture drawings into working IP network solutions.
• Provide clear technical directions and take ownership of technical tasks and related project activities.
• Assess requirement documents and design the network; communicate the standards to hardware and software engineering teams.
• Define dashboards, key performance indicators (KPIs), and technical reports to verify that new designs and deployments meet required reliability and resilience standards for mission critical aviation data.
• Provide clear, actionable status updates, dashboards, and briefings to stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Proactively identify, track, and mitigate technical risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks, particularly in network deployments.

At Peraton, you won't just support the mission - you'll help define it. Your expertise will directly contribute to the reliability, resilience, and future evolution of one of the world's most critical transportation systems.

Qualifications

Position Requirements

• U.S. citizenship required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of experience (or equivalent combination: Master's 10+, Associate's 14+, HS diploma 16+)
• Experience in Integrating LAN/WAN routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), SD-WAN overlays, and security architectures into a unified, scalable enterprise blueprint.
• Experience in designing and executing cutovers, parallel-run, and rollback strategies to migrate legacy WAN circuits and data center links to next-generation SD-WAN platforms with zero unmanaged downtime
• Experience with onboarding and transitioning the network segments/devices to new Enterprise Network Management Tools (e.g., Science Logic, SolarWinds, Splunk, NetScout, Datadog) and maintain full asset visibility and real-time monitoring.
• Experience in Enforcing zero-trust perimeter defenses across external network boundaries, integrating Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW), DMZ isolation, IDS/IPS, and SASE framework components.
• Experience in deploying temporary and permanent transition gateways to maintain secure connectivity between legacy subnets and target network states during phased cutovers.
• Solid understanding in designing and implementing multi-path service flow monitoring, Application Performance Monitoring (APM to track real-time end-to-end packet performance, jitter, loss, and latency.
• Knowledge in Developing, testing, and standardizing programmatic configuration templates (CLI, SD-WAN policy templates) for automated deployment across routers, switches, transition gateways, and firewalls.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with National Airspace System (NAS) architecture or modernization initiatives (e.g., FENS) or similar mission‑critical government network standards
• Strong ability to interpret complex data and deliver actionable insights with Proven experience designing efficient workflows.
• Experience leading the technical integration side of large infrastructure initiatives; ability to apply project management methodologies to ensure delivery, compliance, and mission alignment.
• Technical Certifications such as Cisco CCNP/CCIE, Juniper JNCIA/JNCIS, Cloud Architect or Equivalent
• INCOSE Associate Systems Engineering Professional ASEP
• PMP certification

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Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.