Specialist, Network Plan Engineering

L3Harris

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Work type
On-site
Location
Colorado Springs, CO
Salary
$76,500–$142,500 / yr
Posted
7 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago

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Below market

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Similar $155k
This role $110k
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This role pays less than 92% of similar roles. Most pay $129,575–$180,531 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $110k versus about $155k for comparable roles.

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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 572 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Specialist, Network Plan Engineering

Specialist, Network Plan Engrg will join the Systems and Cybersecurity Engineering team to design and model network architecture based on specific customer requirements. The role involves analyzing, planning, and modifying network components or software while developing performance criteria and conducting capacity needs analysis for switching, routing, transmission, and signaling. This position supports the Surveillance Systems division by addressing critical infrastructure and service needs. Key responsibilities include configuring and hardening routers, switches, firewalls, VOIP, and satellite long-haul communications. The candidate will work with technologies from vendors like Cisco, Juniper, Arista, and F5 while applying DISA SRGs and STIGs for security. Required skills include IP network implementation, troubleshooting, and documentation. Technical expertise may include Software Defined Networking, Cloud Networking, Zero Trust Architecture, and Type-1 encryption to solve complex problems within the surveillance systems domain.

What you'll do

  • Design and model network architecture based on specific customer requirements.
  • Analyze, plan, and modify network components and software systems.
  • Develop and evaluate performance criteria and capacity needs for switching, routing, and signaling.
  • Configure and harden routers, switches, firewalls, VOIP, and satellite communications.
  • Implement and troubleshoot IP networks using hardware from vendors like Cisco, Juniper, and Arista.
  • Apply DISA SRGs and STIGs to ensure network security compliance.
  • Perform patching, scanning, remediation of findings, and regular auditing.
  • Develop and maintain detailed security and configuration documentation.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree with 4 years of experience, a graduate degree with 2 years of experience, or 8 years of experience without a degree.
  • Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
  • DOD 8570.01M IAT-2 certification.
  • CCNA certification or an equivalent vendor certification.
  • Experience in configuring and hardening routers, switches, firewalls, VOIP, and satellite long-haul communications.
  • Familiarity with leading network vendors such as HP/HPE, Cisco, Juniper, Arista, and F5.
  • Familiarity with DISA SRGs, STIGs, patching, scanning, remediating findings, and auditing.
  • U.S. citizens.

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