Peraton · 16 hours ago
Network TELCO Engineer
Bethesda, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$104K/yr - $166K/yr
6+ years expPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe. They are seeking a Network TELCO Engineer to design, implement, and support global terrestrial telecommunications networks for the Federal Aviation Administration, ensuring highly available and secure network architectures for aviation operations.
Information TechnologyRobotics
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design and support global terrestrial telecommunications networks supporting FAA operational systems
Engineer layered, redundant, and segregated network architectures to meet aviation safety and availability requirements
Implement and maintain MPLS-based WAN environments for mission-critical connectivity
Design, deploy, and optimize SD-WAN solutions to improve resiliency, performance, and traffic prioritization
Support wireless and 5G network architectures, including integration with terrestrial and WAN infrastructures
Ensure network designs align with safety, segregation, and fault isolation principles
Coordinate with telecommunications carriers and service providers on circuit provisioning, upgrades, and troubleshooting
Perform network performance monitoring, capacity planning, and fault analysis
Support site surveys, circuit turn-ups, testing, and acceptance activities
Develop and maintain network diagrams, design documentation, and configuration baselines
Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure secure network segmentation and compliance with FAA and federal standards
Support modernization initiatives involving legacy-to-IP network transitions
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship Required
Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance
Bachelor's degree and 8 years' experience or Masters degree and 6 years' experience or Associate's degree and 10 years' years' experience or HS diploma/equivalent and 12 years' experience
Strong hands-on expertise with MPLS networks, routing, and traffic engineering
Experience designing and supporting SD-WAN architectures in large, distributed environments
Proven experience with global terrestrial network design and operations
Experience with wireless and emerging 5G network technologies
Experience supporting carrier-grade or enterprise telecommunications networks
Knowledge of network Layered, redundant and segregated architecture (safety)
Experience supporting high-availability and safety-critical networks
Preferred
Prior experience supporting FAA, aviation or transportation safety-critical infrastructures
Degree in Telecommunications, Network Engineering, or Systems Engineering
Certifications such as CCNP/CCIE, JNCIP/JNCIE, or equivalent carrier-grade networking credentials
Familiarity with QoS, traffic prioritization, and latency-sensitive communications
Ability to coordinate with telecom carriers, vendors, and field technicians
Understanding of IP addressing strategies, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), and WAN optimization
Knowledge of Zero Trust and secure network segmentation strategies
Experience supporting network modernization or large-scale infrastructure transitions
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Health savings account
Short/long term disability
EAP
Parental leave
401(k)
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation
Company paid holidays
Company
Peraton
Peraton Fearlessly solving the toughest national security challenges.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Thomas Terjesen
Chief Information Officer
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