Senior Specialist, Network Plan Engineer

Socket.dev; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Geospatial Solutions is seeking a Senior Specialist, Network Plan Engineer to conduct network architecture design and ensure secure network communications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in network management and security, with at least 6 years of relevant experience and a TS/SCI security clearance.

The role entails configuring Cisco environments and developing network performance criteria. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience and be Security+ certified. Join us in contributing to mission-critical technology solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience.
• TS/SCI (SCI eligible) security clearance with CI Poly required.
• Security+ certification.

Responsibilities

• Conducts network architecture design and modeling.
• Manage and troubleshoot secure network communications.
• Administer and maintain Cisco Firepower Management Center.

Skills

Network configuration and troubleshooting

Security+ certification

Cisco Firepower Management

Critical thinking

Agile development

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

10+ years of related experience

Tools

Nessus

Visio Professional

AWS

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 Specialist, Network Plan Engineer

Job Code: 38215

Job Location: Palm Bay, FL

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description

Conducts network architecture design, feasibility and modeling. Designs, analyzes, plans, and modifies network components and/or software by translating customer requirements and objectives into final product design. Develops and evaluates network performance criteria and measurement methods. Prepares analysis of the short-term or long-term capacity needs for switching, routing transmission and signaling.

Essential Functions

• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot secure network communications using IPSec and IKEv1/IKEv2 technologies.
• Administer and maintain Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) and Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) environments.
• Implement and validate STIG compliance on network devices to support security and regulatory requirements.
• Perform vulnerability scanning review and remediation support using Nessus and ACAS tools.
• Deploy, configure, and support Cisco Nexus, Catalyst, and ISR networking platforms.
• Develop and maintain network diagrams, layouts, and technical documentation using Visio Professional.
• Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot Cisco Firepower (FPR) and Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) firewall solutions.
• Evaluate technologies and designs in relation to the critical infrastructure and service needs for external customers.
• Experience in configuring & hardening routers, switches, firewalls, non-standard OSI-Model like OTN, or Communications hardware with a strong OSI understanding and packet structure foundation.
• Implement system engineering solutions with network function that support system level requirements.
• Participate in inter-program working group and cross-technology initiatives and discussions to resolve technical challenges.
• Create and maintain documentation for Network, QoS, Protocol and System level designs.
• Ability to take a technology manual for a new non-standard device and solve issues relating to hardware or software configuration to identify technical issues and resolutions.
• Experience working with classified and unclassfied cloud connectivity such as AWS or other government facilities.
• Experience in the configuration, implementation and troubleshooting complex problems for Type-1 encryption used in encryption of data in transit (KG family of encryptors).
• Identify areas of opportunity for cost reduction 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.

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 or
  • In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• TS/SCI (SCI eligible) security clearance with CI Poly required.
• Security+ certification

Preferred Additional Skills

• Familiarization with wireshark, protocol analysis and quality of service architecture is strongly preferred.
• 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.
• Strong skill set with Microsoft Office software applications

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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