Network Installer - FENS West
About The Position
Peraton is hiring a Network Installer to support the FAA’s Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) program and help maintain and enhance the network infrastructure behind mission-critical aviation systems. The role supports reliable, high-performing, and secure IP-based networks used in air traffic operations. The position involves installing and maintaining network equipment and cabling, supporting SD-WAN across distributed environments, monitoring and troubleshooting network systems, and assisting with cutovers, migrations, and failover validation. The Network Installer will maintain network documentation and records while supporting FAA facilities throughout the assigned region. The role requires 100% local travel to multiple FAA sites; candidates must reside in or near Los Angeles, California.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
- Five years of experience with a bachelor's degree, three years with a master's degree, zero years with a Ph.D., or nine years of experience in lieu of a degree.
- 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.
- 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 using fiber-testing tools such as OTDR.
- Demonstrated leadership and team collaboration skills.
- Must reside in or near Los Angeles, California, and be able to travel regularly to multiple FAA facilities in the assigned region.
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 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.
Benefits
- Medical benefits.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Health savings account.
- Short- and long-term disability.
- Employee assistance program (EAP).
- Parental leave.
- 401(k).
- Paid time off for vacation.
- Company-paid holidays.
- Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
