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Job Title:  Senior Specialist, Network Planning Engineering

Job Code:  22328

Job Location:  Dulles/Herndon, VA

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description: 

Essential Functions: 

• Experience with network engineering experience with IP networks.
• Ability to implement solutions that support customer visions and objectives.
• Ability to evaluate technologies and designs in relation to the critical infrastructure and service needs for external customers.
• Ability to successfully participate in inter-program initiatives and discussions to resolve technical challenges
• Experience in configuring & hardening of routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Create and maintain documentation and training for engineering and NOC teams
• Experience with leading network vendors such as Palo Alto, Cisco, Juniper.
• In depth implementation and troubleshooting experience of IP networks.
• Knowledge of IP technologies such as NetFlow, TCP and UDP signaling, IS-IS, OSPFv2, OSPFv3, iBGP, eBGP, MPLS Layer 3 VPNs, Pseudo wire, and EXU messaging.
• Proficient in switching, routing, QoS, tunneling concepts, android 5G networks, IoT, LTE, NTN
• Ability to design, develop, and troubleshoot L2TP implementations
• Define and implement best practices for network and capacity management.
• Identify areas of opportunity for automation and network optimization.
• Routinely perform proof of concepts and service trials while documenting system integration.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing to include preparation/presentation of material to senior leadership and customers
• Demonstrated ability to work and grow in a dynamic, fast paced, team-oriented environment
• Experience in security hardening and maintenance in accordance with NIST RMF
• Travel as required for deployment, integration and test efforts (up to 25%)
• Ability to work individually or as part of a cybersecurity team
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• This is an On-Site Position

Qualifications: 

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience, or
  • Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.
  • In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• TS//SCI security clearance required
• DOD 8140 IAT-3 or IASAE-2 certification
• CCNP or equivalent vendor certification
• Demonstrated ability to work and grow in a dynamic, fast paced, team-oriented environment
• Ability to travel up to 25%

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience implementing and managing carrier grade network and network technologies such as Carrier Ethernet technologies
• Experience in configuring pfSense in an enterprise environment
• Ability to plan, implement, verify and troubleshoot local and wide-area enterprise networks
• Strong enterprise network troubleshooting (Multicast, Layer 2, Cisco IOS(s), IP routing [BGP, ISIS, OSPF, and EIGRP], HSRP and physical layer issues (Ethernet, Optical, TDM))
• Experience with Agile development processes
• Cloud (AWS) hosting experience

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $100,000 - $185,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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