Senior Associate, Network Planning Engineer 1

Job Title : Sr Associate, Network Planning Engineer

Job Code : 20116

Job Location : Melbourne, FL (Onsite)

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. Essential Functions :

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

Ability to obtain a security clearance

Qualifications :

Bachelors degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-secondary / associates degree and a minimum of 6 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years prior related experience.

Experience implementing the network design, testing and building of enterprise networks

Experience implementing and managing network technologies such as Carrier Ethernet, MPLS and SDN technologies

Experience configuring MPLS, ISIS, QoS, BGP, VPLS, AS prepending, route policies, and BGP troubleshooting and configuring (Route-leaking, BGP attributes (local preference and community’s))

Experience with analysis and capacity planning and network architecture for large distributed communications systems

Experience peering with Tier 1 Internet Service providers, troubleshooting routing within the Internet

Experience with leading network vendors such as Cisco, F5, Pulse Secure

Experience developing documentation and providing knowledge transfer to functional teams

Preferred Additional Skills :

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems or equivalent of a 4-year accredited degree in a technical discipline

CCNA 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 with Cloud Computing design and implementation

Strength oral and written communication

Experience with Network Scripting

Experience designing and troubleshooting Enterprise VPN environments

Demonstrated customer focus skills

Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action / 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.