Senior Associate, Network Planning Engineer (Melbourne, FL)

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Geospatial Solutions is seeking a Senior Associate, Network Planning Engineer in Melbourne, FL. This role involves supporting FAA programs, focusing on service activation and troubleshooting new IP services, ensuring connectivity and managing service cutovers.

The successful candidate will engage with customers and collaborate with engineering teams. A Bachelor's degree is required, along with strong knowledge of IP networking fundamentals and prior related experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of prior related experience.
• Experience in IP networking and troubleshooting.
• Ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support FAA programs as a Cutover Engineer.
• Troubleshoot new IP services connectivity issues.
• Monitor service readiness prior to activation.
• Coordinate cutovers for legacy TDM services.
• Provide live support during cutover events.

Skills

IP networking fundamentals

Routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP)

ACLs

VLANs

MPLS

Troubleshooting experience

Customer-facing communication

Network monitoring tools

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Graduate Degree (preferred)

Equivalent experience (if no degree)

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

Fujitsu

RAD equipment

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 Engineer

Job Code: 39326

Job Location: Melbourne, FL

Job Schedule: 9/80

L3Harris is looking for an FTI Cutover Engineer who will support Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) programs. This individual will be a key member of the Cutover team, working closely with the Service Activation Center (SAC), customers, and internal engineering teams. The Cutover Engineer will be responsible for initializing and troubleshooting new services, ensuring both physical and logical connectivity, and managing the service through cutover. This position provides customer-facing engagement, technical troubleshooting, and direction during service activations, including both IP and TDM services.

Job Description

• Activation and configuration of service ports following completion of provisioning by the SAC team.
• End-to-end troubleshooting of new IP services, including physical connectivity, routing, ACLs, and other logical issues.
• Monitoring service readiness prior to cutover, validating operational status and addressing pre-cutover issues.
• Coordination and support for legacy TDM service cutovers, including Intraplex, DNX-11/88/1U, and related TDM networking platforms.
• Direct engagement with customers via phone/email to coordinate and execute service cutover windows.
• Live support during cutover events to ensure smooth transition and minimal downtime.
• Documentation of activation details, customer interactions, and issue resolutions per program standards.
• Collaboration with SAC, NOC, and Engineering teams to elevate and resolve complex activation issues.
• Ability to obtain a U.S Government Security Clearance or a FAA Public Trust Clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Strong knowledge of IP networking fundamentals, including routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), ACLs, VLANs, and MPLS.
• Familiarity with TDM networking and platforms such as Intraplex and DNX-11/88/1U.
• Troubleshooting experience with service activations in carrier or enterprise environments.
• Excellent customer-facing communication skills and ability to manage high-pressure cutover events.
• Experience with network monitoring and diagnostic tools.
• CCNA (or equivalent) certification preferred.
• Experience with Cisco, Juniper, Fujitsu, and RAD equipment.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including customer-driven cutover windows.

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