Specialist, Network Planning Engineer

Jobs via Dice; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology leader is seeking a Specialist, Network Planning Engineer for a full-time position in Melbourne, FL. The role entails overseeing FTI equipment deployment, formal acceptance testing, and collaboration with various teams to ensure efficient operations. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience in network planning. This opportunity offers a chance to work on important technology solutions with a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.
• Ability to obtain an FAA Public Trust security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Execute and document formal acceptance testing of FTI products and services.
• Test, troubleshoot, and validate communication circuits.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams for service order installation.

Skills

Troubleshooting IP network configurations

Knowledge of data protocols

Customer interface skills

Experience with FTI Telecommunications equipment

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Cisco Prime Optical

MetaSolv

Job description

Job Title

Specialist, Network Planning Engineer

Job Code

30703

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 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 our FTI Deployment team. In this role, you will support supervision of FTI equipment deployment and service order installation and activation / provisioning as well as planning new services and network upgrades. 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.

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 L3Harris 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 establish Network / CPE per customer and program request via establish program disconnect process

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 8 years of prior related experience
• Ability to obtain an FAA Public Trust 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

EEO Statement

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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