Network Installer
Job ID: 113448
Location: Seattle, Washington [On-Site]
Category: Infrastructure
Employment Type: Contract
Date Added: 08/29/2026
Role Summary
The Network Installer is responsible for supporting and maintaining network infrastructure critical to aviation systems, with a focus on ensuring network performance, security, and reliability. This is a long-term role that involves installing, configuring, and troubleshooting enterprise-level network components, including fiber optic systems and wireless networks. The position offers opportunities to work within federal programs supporting air traffic operations.
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 fiber optic cabling, including single-mode and multi-mode fibers.
- Perform fiber testing using OTDR and certification tools.
- Monitor network systems daily, analyze logs, and respond to incidents promptly.
- Troubleshoot network issues across fiber, SD-WAN, and IP layers, escalating as needed.
- Support network cutovers, migrations, and failover validation processes.
- Maintain accurate network diagrams, documentation, and configuration records.
- Support regional travel to multiple locations, with expenses reimbursed as needed.
Qualifications
- U.S. Citizenship required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
- Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent education and experience.
- Proven experience managing enterprise network environments.
- Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, and routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP).
- Hands-on experience with Cisco, Juniper, or similar networking technologies.
- Experience with TDM-to-IP migrations and modern IP-based networks.
- Solid understanding of SD-WAN, fiber optics, and wireless LAN/WAN technologies.
- Familiarity with firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and network monitoring tools.
- Ability to interpret network diagrams and schematics.
- Experience with fiber testing tools such as OTDR.
Publishing Pay Range: $66.00 – $71.00 hourly
This position is based in office and requires employee to work on-site.
