Network Administrator

Peraton•Washington, DC

18d

About The Position

Join Peraton in advancing the safety, efficiency, and modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS) through the FAA’s Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) contract. As a trusted partner to the Federal Aviation Administration, Peraton helps deliver the systems and services that keep our nation’s skies safe and connected. We’re looking for innovative professionals who thrive in mission-critical environments and are passionate about shaping the future of air traffic management. This is your chance to make an impact on one of the world’s most vital transportation infrastructures, working alongside leaders in aviation, engineering, data science, and systems integration. At Peraton, you won’t just support the mission — you’ll define it. Help shape the future of U.S. airspace safety and efficiency. We are seeking a Network Administrator to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The ideal candidate will provide day-to-day support, monitoring, and maintenance of network infrastructure in support of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). In this role, you will ensure the availability, security, and performance of IP-based networks that support mission-critical FAA systems.This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain in-depth experience in federal contracting while supporting high-visibility aviation programs. In this position, you will: Monitor and maintain FAA network infrastructure, ensuring uptime, performance, and security. Configure, install, and support routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless devices. Perform daily system monitoring, log analysis, and incident response. Troubleshoot network connectivity and performance issues, escalating when needed. Maintain accurate network diagrams, documentation, and configuration records. Implement patches, upgrades, and configuration changes in line with FAA standards. Support integration of FAA networks with modernization initiatives and new systems. Work with cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance with NIST RMF, FISMA, and Zero Trust requirements. Provide technical input for system security plans (SSPs) and compliance reviews. Support disaster recovery, backup procedures, and network resiliency testing. Troubleshoot issues, manage configurations, and assist with upgrades, while ensuring all network services comply with FAA and federal cybersecurity standards. Create and maintain network documentation and diagrams. Assist with risk assessments, vulnerability management, and remediation activities. Why This Role Matters The FAA is the cornerstone of aviation safety and innovation. As a Network Administrator, your work ensures that critical communications, air traffic control systems, and modernization programs remain operational and secure. By maintaining network availability and quickly resolving issues, you will play a direct role in ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable air travel for millions of passengers.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship Required.
Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance.
Bachelor’s degree and 12 years of experience or Masters degree and 10 years or or Associate’s degree and 14 years’ experience or HS diploma/equivalent and 16 years experience.
Experience administering enterprise network systems.
Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, and routing/switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP).
Hands-on experience with Cisco, Juniper, or equivalent network devices.
Familiarity with firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems.
Experience monitoring networks with tools such as SolarWinds, Nagios, or equivalent.
Hands-on experience with wireless LAN/WAN technologies.

Nice To Haves

Direct FAA or NAS configuration management experience.
Familiarity with FAA or federal network standards and compliance requirements.
Experience supporting FAA, DOT, DHS, or DoD network environments.
Professional certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, CompTIA Network+, or Juniper JNCIA/JNCIS.
Familiarity with NextGen FAA modernization programs or air traffic systems.

Responsibilities

Monitor and maintain FAA network infrastructure, ensuring uptime, performance, and security.
Configure, install, and support routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless devices.
Perform daily system monitoring, log analysis, and incident response.
Troubleshoot network connectivity and performance issues, escalating when needed.
Maintain accurate network diagrams, documentation, and configuration records.
Implement patches, upgrades, and configuration changes in line with FAA standards.
Support integration of FAA networks with modernization initiatives and new systems.
Work with cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance with NIST RMF, FISMA, and Zero Trust requirements.
Provide technical input for system security plans (SSPs) and compliance reviews.
Support disaster recovery, backup procedures, and network resiliency testing.
Troubleshoot issues, manage configurations, and assist with upgrades, while ensuring all network services comply with FAA and federal cybersecurity standards.
Create and maintain network documentation and diagrams.
Assist with risk assessments, vulnerability management, and remediation activities.