Senior Associate, Network Planning Engineer - Melbourne, FL

Senior Associate, Network Planning Engineer - Melbourne, FL at L3Harris Technologies summary:

As a Senior Associate, Network Planning Engineer at L3Harris in Melbourne, FL, the individual is responsible for supporting the FAA/FTI program through equipment supervision and service order installations. The role involves formal acceptance testing of telecommunications products while collaborating with engineering teams and managing network maintenance projects. Candidates are expected to have knowledge of networking protocols, CCNA certification, and strong customer interface skills.

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Job Title: Senior Associate, Network Planning Engineer

Job Code: 22719

Job Location : Melbourne, FL

Job Description :

We are looking for a motivated individual ready for an exciting opportunity to join the FTI team as a Service Activation Engineer supporting the FAA/FTI program. As a Service Activation Engineer, candidate will support s upervision 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.

The SAC Network Engineer will be responsible for:

• 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 to execute services disconnects throughout the establish Network / CPE per customer and program request via establish program disconnect process.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s Degree with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Highly motivated and capable of developing and following detailed instructions and action plans
• Ability to obtain a security clearance
• Strong skill set with Microsoft Office applications
• Experience with leading network vendors such as Cisco, Juniper, Ciena, RAD.
• Experience with database modeling software such as MetaSolv.
• Project management skills capable of adhering to deadlines and completion of tasks per project schedule
• Knowledge and understanding of engineering drawings and technical procedures
• Support flexible work schedules if required including possible rotations to 2nd or 3rd shift
• MEF 2.0 certification and/or equivalent level experience preferred
• CCNA Certification or equivalent work experience 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. 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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Keywords:

Network Engineering, Telecommunications, Service Activation, FAA, FTI Program, CCNA Certification, IP Network, TDM, Project Management, Customer Interface