Network Planning Engineer

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech, delivering end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

About the role

L3Harris is seeking a motivated individual to join the team as an IP Network Configuration Engineer, supporting TDM to IP network migrations for the FAA. The selected candidate will manage and implement IP network solutions, collaborate with internal and external teams, and work independently on projects from start to finish. Responsibilities include developing network designs based on user requirements, creating network diagrams using Visio, configuring network equipment, and ensuring full implementation follow-through and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Engineer customized configurations for IP networking equipment based on customer requirements
• Develop and maintain Enterprise IP Addressing plans
• Deploy planned configuration changes to support site or standards modifications
• Maintain accurate network documentation and homing plans
• Provide 2nd level support to IP service activation teams
• Collaborate with IP Engineers to create and maintain configuration baselines of network equipment

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferably in Network Engineering) and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience; or Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience; or in lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the design, development, and implementation of IP network configurations
• Intermediate level (CCNA) of experience with IP, TDM, and Carrier Ethernet WAN access technologies
• Minimum of 2 years of experience creating/maintaining IP address plans along with router and switch baseline configurations

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)
• Engineering peering relationships based on BGP, OSPF, and HSRP across internetworked IP network devices
• Excellent presentation, documentation, and technical writing skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software applications and Visio
• Cisco networking certifications (CCNP) preferred

Schedule

9/80 (Every other Friday off)

Location: Melbourne, FL (Onsite)