Senior Specialist, Network Plan Engineer

L3Harris

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On-site
Location
Palm Bay, FL
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$102,000–$189,000 / yr
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2 days ago
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About L3Harris

L3Harris Technologies is a US aerospace and defense technology company providing space and airborne systems, communications, electronic warfare, and missile propulsion solutions for government and commercial customers.

L3Harris currently has 884 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Specialist, Network Plan Engineer

JOB TITLE: Senior Specialist, Network Plan Engineer The Senior Specialist, Network Plan Engineer joins the engineering team to manage the deployment, operation, troubleshooting, and modernization of mission-critical communications systems within secure environments. This role involves developing network architecture strategies for LAN, WAN, MAN, wireless, and hybrid environments while analyzing performance metrics to identify risks. The engineer will design solutions, maintain technical documentation, and collaborate with cybersecurity and software teams to ensure compliance with government standards. Key technical requirements include configuring firewalls, routers, switches, VPNs, and NAT policies, alongside expertise in TCP/IP networking, VLANs, and network segmentation. Candidates should possess skills in network modeling, simulation, software-defined networking, and infrastructure-as-code. The work focuses on providing reliable, secure network infrastructure for Department of Defense and Intelligence Community programs.

What you'll do

  • Develop and maintain network architecture and planning strategies for secure enterprise and mission networks.
  • Design network solutions for LAN, WAN, MAN, wireless, and hybrid environments.
  • Analyze network performance and availability metrics to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
  • Support implementation, migration, and modernization plans for network infrastructure upgrades.
  • Configure and troubleshoot firewalls, routers, switches, VPNs, and NAT policies.
  • Prepare technical documentation including network diagrams, design packages, and configuration guidance.
  • Ensure network planning complies with customer, government, and organizational standards.
  • Support integration, test, and deployment activities for mission-critical communications systems.

What we're looking for

  • Must possess an active TS/SCI security clearance.
  • Must have or be able to obtain IAT Level II (Security+ CE, CCNA Security, or equivalent) within 3 months.
  • Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience.
  • Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.
  • Minimum of 12 years of prior related experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Hands-on experience with firewalls, routers, switches, VLANs, NAT/PAT, VPN technologies, and TCP/IP networking (preferred).
  • Experience with network segmentation, DMZ/BPZ architectures, and secure enclaves (preferred).
  • U.S. citizens.

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