Scientist, IP Network Planning Engineer

Scientist, IP Network Planning Engineer at L3Harris Technologies summary:

As an IP Network Planning Engineer at L3Harris, I am responsible for developing and implementing innovative network solutions to meet customer needs. My role involves designing network architectures, configuring network equipment, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure operational excellence. With over 12 years of experience in network engineering, I leverage my expertise to optimize IP networks and support national security initiatives.

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: Scientist, IP Network Planning Engineer

Job Code: 20803

Job Location: Melbourne, FL

 

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. Will be required to be on-call and work nights, weekends and holidays.

Essential Functions: 

• Evaluate technologies and designs in relation to the critical infrastructure and service needs for external customers.
• 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 engineering and NOC teams.
• 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.
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to configure, implement and support IP network infrastructure.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Experienced with power point, giving presentations, and mentoring less experienced engineers.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance.
• Work with vendors and end-users on service acceptance / turn up and troubleshooting.
• Ability to develop presentations and present to management and customers.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 12 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.
• 12+ years of network engineering experience with IP networks or, a 4-year Bachelor of Science degree with 10+ years relevant experience with IP networks.
• Experience implementing the network design, testing, and building an enterprise network.
• Experience architecting local area networks, wide area networks, and intranets, for large, distributed communications systems.
• Experience peering with Tier 1 Internet Service providers, troubleshooting routing within the Internet (experience with looking glass sites).
• Experience configuring MPLS, ISIS, QoS, BGP, VPLS, AS prepending, route policies, and in-depth BGP troubleshooting and configuring (Route-leaking, BGP attributes (local preference and community’s)) using Cisco XR code.
• Experienced configuring and troubleshooting OSPF redistribution, costs, and route-maps using Cisco XE code.
• Experience with Cisco ASR903, ISR3, ASR99xx routers and Cisco Nexus switches.
• Experience with Cisco’s GetVPN.
• Experience doing network planning, recommending network upgrades based on network trends and network issues.
• In depth implementation and troubleshooting experience of IP networks and the ability to think critically in high pressure, confidential environments.
• Experience with leading network vendors such as Cisco, Juniper, Arista, F5.
• Experience implementing and managing carrier grade network and network technologies such as Carrier Ethernet, MPLS and SDN technologies.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• CCNP or other advanced certification(s), 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)).
• Strong skill set with Microsoft Office software applications.
• Experience implementing Fortinet, Cisco, and other SD-WAN solutions.

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:

IP Network Engineering, Network Solutions, Network Design, Cisco Technologies, Operational Excellence, Network Optimization, Cybersecurity, Network Troubleshooting, Technology Solutions, Infrastructure Management