Network Planning Engineer

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a motivated IP Network Configuration Engineer in Melbourne, FL to support FAA migrations from TDM to IP networks. You will design network solutions, diagram configurations in Visio, and implement changes with thorough documentation.

Responsibilities include developing enterprise IP addressing, maintaining baselines, and providing 2nd-level support. Collaboration with IP engineers is essential to ensure accurate, secure network configurations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Network Engineering or equivalent with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Minimum 2 years designing, developing and implementing IP network configurations.
• CCNA level experience with IP, TDM and Carrier Ethernet WAN access technologies.
• Experience creating and maintaining IP address plans and router/switch baselines.

Responsibilities

• Engineer customized IP networking configurations based on customer requirements.
• Develop and maintain Enterprise IP addressing plans.
• Deploy planned configurations to support site or standards modifications.
• Maintain accurate network documentation and deployment homing plans.
• Provide 2nd level support to IP service activation teams.
• Collaborate with IP Engineers to maintain configuration baselines.

Skills

IP networking

Network design

CCNA

IP addressing

Routing & switching

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Network Engineering

Tools

Visio

Cisco devices

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing 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 is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. 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: Senior Associate, Network Planning Engineering

Job Code: 43057

Job Location: Melbourne, FL (Onsite)

Job Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off)

Job Description:

L3Harris is seeking a motivated individual ready for an exciting opportunity to join the team as an IP Network Configuration Engineer, supporting TDM to IP network migrations for the FAA. The selected candidate will be working for L3Harris as an IP Network Configuration Engineer, supporting the management and implementation of IP network solutions. The selected candidate will collaborate with internal and external teams, work independently on projects from start to finish, including developing network designs based upon user requirements, creating network diagrams using Visio, configuring network equipment, and full implementation follow-through and documentation of requirements.

Essential Functions:

The IP Network Configuration Engineer will be responsible for:

• Engineering customized configurations for IP networking equipment based on customer requirements
• Developing and maintaining Enterprise IP Addressing plans
• Deploying planned configuration changes to support site or standards modifications
• Maintaining accurate network documentation and homing plans
• Providing 2nd level support to IP service activation teams
• Collaborating with IP Engineers to create and maintain configuration baselines of network equipment

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferably in Network Engineering) and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience; Or, Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience; Or, in lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the design, development and implementation of IP network configurations
• Intermediate level (CCNA) of experience with IP, TDM and Carrier Ethernet WAN access technologies
• Minimum of 2 years of experience creating/maintaining IP address plans along with router and switch baseline configurations

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Domain knowledge of data protocols including TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, EIGRP, HSRP, IS-IS, LDP, PIM, MSDP, and Ethernet
• Automation scripting experience (e.g. Python)
• Demonstrated ability of engineering peering relationships based on BGP, OSPF and HSRP across internetworked IP network devices
• Excellent presentation, documentation and technical writing skills
• Strong skill set with Microsoft Office software applications and Visio
• Cisco networking certifications (CCNP)

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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