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Senior Specialist, Network Planning Engineer - Palm Bay, FL

Melbourne, Florida; Palm Bay, Florida

Job ID 17341
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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: 17341

Job Location: Palm Bay, Florida

Job Description:

Essential Functions:

  • 3-6 years of network engineering experience with IP networks and cloud environments.
  • Evaluate technologies and designs in relation to remote critical infrastructure, intergrating both physical and cloud based networks.
  • Experience in configuring & hardening routers, switches, firewalls VPN/ SSH Tunnels particularly in environments involving RHEL servers and AWS infrastructure. 
  • Ability to configure and operate AWS networking features, including Security Groups, ACLs, and software-defined networking (SDN) technologies.
  • Implement solutions that support customer visions and objectives supporting both on-premises and cloud network architectures. 
  • Participate in inter-program initiatives and discussions to troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges across a distributed network system.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation and training for engineering and NOC teams
  • Experience with network vendors such as Cisco, Juniper, HPE, Arista, F5 with the ability to manage complex, carrier-grade networks and technologies such as Carrier Ethernet 
  • Experience implementing and managing carrier grade network and network technologies such as Carrier Ethernet technologies.
  • Experience in the configuration and implementation of Type-1 encryption used in encryption of data in transit (KG family of encryptors).
  • 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.
  • Experience with AWS DevOps tools, including Git, Jira, Confluence, and other collaborative platforms.
  • 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.
  • Ability to think critically in high pressure environments.
  • Travel as required for integration and test efforts (up to 20%).
  • CCNA or equivalent vendor certification.

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.
  • Public Trust Required (Abiliity to obtain and maintain)
    • DOD 8570.01M IAT 2 certification. 

    Preferred Additional Skills:

    • Secret or TS-SCI security clearance desireable. 

    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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