Network Installer - FENS West

Peraton•Oakland, CA

About The Position

Peraton is seeking a Network Installer to support the FAA’s Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) program. The role helps maintain and enhance the network infrastructure behind mission-critical aviation systems, ensuring the reliability, performance, and security of IP-based networks supporting air traffic operations. The position requires 100% local travel to FAA facilities within the assigned region. Candidates must reside in or near Oakland, California, and be able to travel regularly to multiple FAA sites as business needs require.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience, or an equivalent combination: master’s degree and 6+ years, associate degree and 10+ years, or high school diploma and 12+ years.
Proven experience managing and supporting enterprise network environments.
Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, and routing protocols including BGP, OSPF, and 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 such as SolarWinds or Nagios.
Ability to read and interpret network diagrams and schematics.
Experience with fiber testing tools such as OTDR.
Demonstrated leadership and team collaboration skills.
Ability to travel 100% locally to FAA facilities in the assigned region and reside in or near Oakland, California.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting FAA or National Airspace System (NAS) environments.
Knowledge of federal network standards, compliance, and security frameworks.
Background supporting FAA, DOT, DHS, or DoD programs.
Relevant certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, CompTIA Network+, Juniper JNCIA/JNCIS, or BICSI.
Familiarity with FAA NextGen or air traffic control modernization initiatives.
Experience working on large-scale infrastructure or transformation programs.

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 single-mode and multi-mode fiber-optic cabling.
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.