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Specialist, Network Planning Engineer - Palm Bay, FL

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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: Network Planning Engineer

Job Code: 21396

Job Location: Palm bay, FL

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

Essential Functions:

Evaluate technologies and designs in relation to the critical infrastructure and service needs for external customers.
Experience in configuring & hardening routers, switches, firewalls and VOIP
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
Experience with leading network vendors such as HP/HPE, Cisco, Juniper, Arista, F5
In depth implementation and troubleshooting experience of IP networks.
Knowledge of IP technologies such as Netflow, TCP and UDP signaling, IS-IS, OSPFv2, OSPFv3, iBGP, eBGP, MPLS Layer 3 VPNs, Pseudowire, Ethernet switching, and EXU messaging.
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.
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
Demonstrated ability to work and grow in a dynamic, fast paced, team-oriented environment
Travel as required for integration and test efforts (up to 40%), with some foreign travel expected.
Ability to work individually or as part of a cybersecurity team
This is an On-Site Position

Qualifications:

Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience, or
- Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience.
- In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
DOD 8140 IAT-3 or IASAE-2 certification.
Demonstrated ability to work and grow in a dynamic, fast paced, team-oriented environment.
Ability to travel up to 10%.

Preferred Additional Skills:

Experience implementing and managing carrier grade network and network technologies such as Carrier Ethernet technologies.
Ability to configure / operate GFE applications, such as Manticore and Cracken security applications
Experience in the configuration and implementation of Type-1 encryption used in encryption of data in transit (KG family of encryptors).
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.
TS/SCI security clearance w/CI Polygraph is highly desired.

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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What You Should Know About Specialist, Network Planning Engineer - Palm Bay, FL, L3Harris Technologies

At L3Harris Technologies, we're on the lookout for a talented Specialist, Network Planning Engineer to join our team in vibrant Palm Bay, FL. If you're passionate about network technologies and enjoy tackling complex challenges, this role might just be for you! You'll get an opportunity to evaluate innovative technologies and design solutions that meet the critical infrastructure needs of our customers. In this dynamic role, you'll have hands-on experience configuring and hardening routers, switches, firewalls, and VOIP systems, ensuring that our networks run smoothly and reliably. You'll engage with cutting-edge technologies, including IP networks and carrier Ethernet technologies, while collaborating with team members to create documentation and training for engineering and NOC teams. L3Harris is committed to your professional growth; hence, you will have opportunities to participate in inter-program initiatives and discussions, helping to implement best practices for network management and optimization. With a focus on communication, you’ll also have the chance to travel for integration and test efforts, further expanding your experience. If you hold a Bachelor's Degree with at least nine years of relevant experience or a Graduate Degree with at least seven years, we want to hear from you! Join us in our mission to deliver exceptional technology solutions that support national security and create a better future for all.

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As a Specialist, Network Planning Engineer at L3Harris, you are responsible for evaluating and implementing network solutions that fulfill critical infrastructure needs for external customers. This involves configuring and hardening routers, switches, and firewalls, as well as ensuring optimal performance of VOIP systems. You'll also create documentation and training for engineering teams, participate in resolving technical challenges, and define best practices for network management.