Network Architect - Telecommunications

Program Overview

About The Role

Help Shape the Future of Air Traffic Control

Join Peraton at the forefront of modernizing the National Airspace System (NAS) through the FAA’s Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) contract. As a trusted partner to the Federal Aviation Administration, Peraton delivers the mission-critical systems and services that keep our nation’s skies safe, efficient, and connected.

We’re seeking innovative professionals who thrive in high-impact, mission-driven environments and want to play a direct role in the future of air traffic management. This is a rare opportunity to work on one of the world’s most complex and vital transportation systems collaborating with leaders in aviation, engineering, data science, and systems integration.

At Peraton, you won’t just support the mission—you’ll help define it.

Network Architect – Telecom Team

Location: Bethesda, MD

Peraton is seeking a Network Architect to join our Telecom team in Bethesda, MD. In this role, you’ll be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing secure, scalable, and high-performance data networks across LAN, WAN, and Cloud environments that support critical FAA operations.

You will:

• Architect complex network solutions that meet organizational, functional, and capacity requirements

• Analyze network traffic and performance to ensure reliability, resilience, and scalability

• Develop detailed network blueprints and technical designs

• Evaluate and select vendor technologies that align with mission and security needs

• Oversee implementation and integration to ensure operational excellence

If you’re passionate about building resilient networks that power national-level systems, and want your work to have real, lasting impact, this is your chance to make it happen.

Qualifications

Position Requirements:

• Clearance: Must have the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field; a Master’s degree or MBA is a plus.

• Experience: 8+ years of progressive, hands-on experience in network engineering, systems administration, or telecom architecture.

• Advanced Networking: Strong expertise in fiber-optic technologies (DWDM, PON), satellite communications, and carrier-grade protocols such as MPLS and BGP.

• Next-Generation Wireless: In-depth knowledge of 5G NR architecture, including Open RAN (O-RAN), network slicing, and edge computing.

• Cloud & Virtualization: Proven experience with cloud-native networking, including SDN and NFV, across AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

• Telecom Systems: Working knowledge of OSS/BSS platforms supporting service delivery, operations, and billing integration.

SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

Details

Target Salary Range: $112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at

Application Duration Statement: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.