Sr. Associate, Network Planning Engineer

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Melbourne, FL is seeking a Sr. Associate, Network Planning Engineer to design and implement IP network solutions for multiple programs.

You will develop network diagrams in Visio, configure equipment, and ensure full implementation with documentation from requirements. The role emphasizes collaboration with internal and external teams, supporting FAA critical infrastructure and NextGen objectives, and travel for system integration planning.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or finished within the last 12 months in IT/CS/EE/Engineering with a network focus.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate technologies and designs for FAA critical infrastructure and service needs.
• Implement solutions supporting FAA NextGen visions and objectives.
• Serve as escalation point for Tier 1/2 operations.
• Collaborate on inter-program initiatives to resolve technical challenges.
• Create and maintain documentation and training for knowledge transfer.
• Maintain operational excellence of network systems to exceed customer expectations.
• Define best practices for network and capacity management.
• Identify opportunities for automation and network optimization.
• Routinely perform proofs of concepts and service tests with documentation.
• Travel as required for meetings and system integration planning.

Skills

WAN/LAN

TDM

VoIP

TCP/IP

Frame Relay

ATM

OSPF

ISIS

BGP

EIGRP

DWDM

CTI

VPN

Signaling protocols

IP based networks

SONET

Cisco certifications

Systems administration

Education

Master's Degree in IT/CS/EE/Engineering (network focus)

Tools

CCNA

CCNP

Job description

Job Title: Sr. Associate, Network Planning Engineer

Job ID: 42779

Job Location: Melbourne, FL

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday off

Job Description

L3Harris is seeking a motivated individual looking for an exciting opportunity to join the team as an IP Network Engineer to support innovative network solutions. The selected candidate will be working on multiple programs and initiatives for L3Harris as the primary contractor. As an IP Network 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.

• Evaluate technologies and designs in relation to the critical infrastructure and service needs for the FAA
• Implement solutions that support the FAA’s NextGen visions and objectives
• Serve as the escalation from Tier 1 and Tier 2 Operations team for escalated problem resolution
• Implement solutions that support customer visions and objectives
• Participate in inter program initiatives and discussions to resolve technical challenges
• Create and maintain documentation and training for knowledge transfer
• Evaluate technologies and designs in relation to the critical infrastructure and service needs for external customers
• Maintain operational excellence of network system and components to exceed customer expectations
• Define and implement best practices for network and capacity management
• Identify areas of opportunity for automation and network optimization
• Routinely perform proof of concepts and service trials while documenting system integration
• Travel as required to meet for requirement meetings and system integration planning

Qualifications

• To be eligible, applicants must be pursuing a Master's Degree in Information Technology/Computer Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering with network focus, Computer Science with Communications/Network Focus or have completed their Bachelor’s degree within the last 12 months, regardless of age.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of WAN/LAN, TDMand VoIP, TCP/IP, Frame Relay, ATM and specific routing protocols such as OSPF, ISIS, BGP and EIGRP; DWDM, CTI and/or VPN technologies; Signaling protocols, TDM framing/timing, IP based networks, and SONET infrastructure
• Knowledge of Optical Carrier specifications ranging from OC3 to OC192 and a thorough comprehension of digital signaling ranging from DS0 through DS3
• Cisco certifications (such as CCNA and CCNP)
• Systems administration skills

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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