Senior Associate, Network Planning Engineer (SAC) - Melbourne, FL

Jobs via Dice; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Growth Opportunities

Innovative Work Environment

Impactful Work

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Florida is seeking a Senior Associate, Network Planning Engineer. This full-time position focuses on providing tailored mission-critical network solutions. Key responsibilities include executing formal acceptance testing and collaborating with engineering teams. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and experience in troubleshooting network configurations. This role offers opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance.
• Prefer 3+ years' experience with SONET equipment.

Responsibilities

• Execute and document formal acceptance testing of FTI products.
• Collaborate with engineering team to resolve issues.
• Test and validate communication circuits.

Skills

Knowledge of FTI Telecommunications equipment installation

Troubleshooting IP network configurations

Customer interface skills

Knowledge of data protocols

Executing Maintenance Request activities

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Cisco ONS-15310

Cisco ONS-15454

Fujitsu Flashwave 4500/9500

Cisco Prime Optical

MetaSolv

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 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: Senior Associate, Network Planning Engineer (SAC)

Job Code: 27101

Job Location: Melbourne, FL (100% Onsite)

Job Description

L3Harris is a global leader in technology and communications that supports critical missions and operations. We are committed to innovation, excellence, and delivering high‑impact solutions to our clients. This role will be part of the Mission Networks Sector which focuses on providing customers with a large‑scale, platform‑agnostic prime solutions for safety‑critical and highly secure network infrastructure and enterprise systems. Our goal is to provide resilient, secure, and tailored mission critical network solutions. Join us and be part of a team that is making a difference.

Are you a motivated individual looking to advance your career in a dynamic and innovative environment? Mission Networks is seeking a motivated individual looking for an exciting opportunity to join the team as a SAC Network. In this role, you will support supervision of FTI equipment and service order installation and activation. The candidate will collaborate with internal and external teams and work independently implementing scheduled network maintenance events. Other tasks include managing special projects supporting program requirements.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work: Contribute to mission‑critical operations and make a real difference.
• Innovative Environment: Work with the latest technologies and be part of a forward‑thinking team.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Collaborative Culture: Engage with a supportive and collaborative team.

Essential Functions

• Execute and document formal acceptance testing of FTI products and services per program requirements.
• Knowledge of FTI Telecommunications equipment installation, configuration and testing standards including TDM, PDH, SDH, SONET, and IP network architecture.
• Possess an intermediate (CCNA certification, or equivalent experience) level of experience troubleshooting IP network configurations.
• Domain knowledge of data protocols including TCP/IP, DMVPN, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, EIGRP, HSRP, IS‑IS, LDP, PIM, MSDP, and Ethernet.
• Strong customer interface skills supporting coordination of both Telco providers and Harris field technician site access as required.
• Test, troubleshoot, and validate communication circuits per IEEE, ITU, TIA, ISO and FTI specifications.
• Collaborate closely with FTI Engineering team members to resolve implementation and acceptance issues as needed.
• Responsible to execute a coordinated Maintenance Request (MR) activity to support engineering changes per customer and program requirements.
• Responsible for executing services disconnects throughout the established Network / CPE per customer and program request via established program disconnect process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.
• Previous Network experience.
• Prefer 3 or more years' experience working with SONET equipment and Optical Circuits. Specifically, with Cisco ONS‑15310, ONS‑15454 and Fujitsu Flashwave 4500/9500 platforms.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Have a thorough understanding of NAS Operations ticket management and scheduled maintenance processes and procedures.
• Possess a strong technical understanding of Gigabit Ethernet/Fast Ethernet, DS1/T1, DS3, VT1.5, VTV, STS1, STSV and OC3‑OC192 circuit types as well as familiarity with existing processes and procedures associated in provisioning and acceptance testing of these circuit types.
• Have a thorough understanding of trouble tickets, ticket management, and Change Management processes and procedures.
• Experience with Cisco Prime Optical (CPO) and Cisco Transport Controller (CTC) Fujitsu NetSmart.
• Experience with MetaSolv and DICE preferred.
• MEF-CECP certification preferred.

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. 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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Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Software Development