Network Installer - FENS Central

Peraton • Minneapolis, MN

9d • $104,000 - $166,000

About The Position

Peraton is seeking a Network Installer to support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) through its Brand New Air Traffic Control System program. The role helps maintain and enhance the network infrastructure behind mission-critical aviation systems, ensuring reliable, performant, and secure IP-based networks that support air traffic operations. The position requires 100% local travel to FAA facilities within the assigned region. Candidates must reside in or near Minneapolis, Minnesota, and regularly travel 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 with 8 or more years of experience, or an equivalent combination: master’s degree with 6 or more years, associate degree with 10 or more years, or high school diploma with 12 or more 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.
• Must reside in or near Minneapolis, Minnesota, and be able to travel regularly to multiple FAA facilities within the assigned region.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting FAA or National Airspace System 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior