Title:  Infrastructure Engineer (Layer-1 & Data Center Support)

Job Title: Infrastructure Engineer (Layer-1 & Data Center Support)  

Job Code: 30395

Job Location: Melbourne, FL; Rochester, NY; or Salt Lake City, UT

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

Job Description:

As an Infrastructure Engineer at L3Harris, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of our Layer-1 infrastructure and data center environments. You will ensure the reliability, scalability, and performance of our systems to support our business operations.

Essential Functions:

• Design, install, and maintain Layer-1 infrastructure including cabling, racks, and network equipment.
• Manage and support data center operations, ensuring optimal performance and uptime.
• Perform regular inspections and maintenance of data center equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and network issues.
• Collaborate with network engineers, system administrators, and other IT professionals to support infrastructure projects.
• Monitor data center environmental conditions and ensure compliance with safety and security standards.
• Maintain documentation of infrastructure designs, configurations, and procedures.
• Provide on-call support as needed for critical issues.
• Strong knowledge of Layer 1 (Physical Layer) connectivity standards and network topologies. 
• Familiarity with cable testing tools (like OTDR for fiber) and experience troubleshooting physical layer issues. 
• Ability to travel up to 10-20%.
• Ability to obtain clearance. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Proven experience in Layer-1 infrastructure and data center operations.
• Strong knowledge of cabling standards, network hardware, and data center best practices.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting hardware and network issues.
• Experience with data center management tools and monitoring systems.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., BICSI, Cisco, CompTIA) are a plus.
• Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD)
• Proficiency in AutoCAD

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $77,500-$144,500. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, and Vermont is $68,000-$126,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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