Title:  Specialist, Network Planning Engineer (IP Network Config) - Melbourne, FL

Job Title: Specialist, Network Planning Engineer (IP Network Config)

Job Code: 27110

Job Location: Melbourne, FL (100% Onsite)

Job Description:

L3Harris is a global leader in technology and communications that supports critical missions and operations. We are committed to innovation, excellence, and delivering high-impact solutions to our clients. This role will be part of the Mission Networks Sector which focuses on providing customers with a large-scale, platform-agnostic prime solutions  for safety-critical and highly secure network infrastructure and enterprise systems.  Our goal is to provide resilient, secure, and tailored mission critical network solutions.  Join us and be part of a team that is making a difference!

Job Description:

Are you a motivated individual looking to advance your career in a dynamic and innovative environment? L3Harris is seeking a Network Planning Engineer to support the FAA/FTI program. As an IP Network Configuration Engineer at L3Harris, you will play a key role in supporting innovative network solutions. You will work on multiple programs and initiatives, collaborating with internal and external teams to plan and design IP network configurations for TDM to IP network migrations for the FAA. Your efforts will ensure the successful implementation of equipment and services deliverables for the FTI Network.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work: Contribute to mission-critical operations and make a real difference.
• Innovative Environment: Work with the latest technologies and be part of a forward-thinking team.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Collaborative Culture: Engage with a supportive and collaborative team.

Essential Functions:

• Engineering customized configurations for IP networking equipment based on customer requirement.
• Developing and maintaining Enterprise IP Addressing plans.
• Deploying planned configuration changes to support site or standards modifications.
• Maintaining accurate network documentation and homing plans.
• Providing 2nd level support to IP service activation teams.
• Collaborating with IP Engineers to create and maintain configuration baselines of network equipment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
• Experience creating/maintaining IP address plans along with router and switch baseline configurations.
• Demonstrated ability to engineer peering relationships based on BGP, OSPF, and HSRP across internetworked IP network devices.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Domain knowledge of data protocols including TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, EIGRP, HSRP, IS-IS, LDP, PIM, MSDP, and Ethernet.
• Automation scripting experience (e.g., Python).
• Cisco networking certifications (CCNP).