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Lead, Network Planning Engineer - Palm Bay, FL

Melbourne, Florida; Palm Bay, Florida

Job ID 17974
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L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title:  Network Planning Engineer

Job Code:  17974

Job Location:  Palm bay, FL

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

Essential Functions: 

  • 9-13 years of network engineering experience with IP networks.
  • Evaluate technologies and designs in relation to the critical infrastructure and service needs for external customers.
  • Experience in configuring & hardening routers, switches, firewalls and VOIP
  • Implement solutions that support customer visions and objectives.
  • Participate in inter-program initiatives and discussions to resolve technical challenges
  • Create and maintain documentation and training for engineering and NOC teams
  • Experience with leading network vendors such as HP/HPE, Cisco, Juniper, Arista, F5
  • 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, Pseudowire, Ethernet switching, and EXU messaging.
  • 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.
  • Demonstrated ability to work and grow in a dynamic, fast paced, team-oriented environment
  • Travel as required for integration and test efforts (up to 40%), with some foreign travel expected.
  • Ability to work individually or as part of a cybersecurity team
  • This is an On-Site Position

Qualifications: 

  • Education:
    • Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience, or
    • Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience.
    • In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
  • Top Secret / SCI security clearance required.
  • DOD 8140 IAT-3 or IASAE-2 certification.
  • Demonstrated ability to work and grow in a dynamic, fast paced, team-oriented environment.
  • Ability to travel up to 10%.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Experience implementing and managing carrier grade network and network technologies such as Carrier Ethernet technologies.
  • Ability to configure / operate GFE applications, such as Manticore and Cracken security applications
  • Experience in the configuration and implementation of Type-1 encryption used in encryption of data in transit (KG family of encryptors).
  • CCNP or equivalent vendor certification is preferred.
  • 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.
  • TS/SCI security clearance w/CI Polygraph is highly desired.

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.

By submitting your résumé for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your résumé, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/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.

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