Specialist, Network Planning Engineer (IPSAC) - Melbourne, FL

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Job Title: Specialist, Network Planning Engineer (IPSAC)

Job Code: 29622

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 Service Activation Engineer to support the FAA/FTI program. As a Service Activation Engineer at L3Harris, you will play a key role in supporting the supervision of FTI equipment and service order installation, configuration, and activation. You will collaborate with internal and external teams and work independently on implementing scheduled network maintenance events and managing special projects supporting program requirements. 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:

• Execute and document formal acceptance testing of FTI products and services per program requirements
• Knowledge of FTI Telecommunications equipment installation, configuration and testing standards including, IP network architecture
• Possess an intermediate (CCNA certification, or equivalent experience) level of experience troubleshooting IP network configurations.
• Domain knowledge of data protocols including TCP/IP, DMVPN, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, EIGRP, HSRP, IS-IS, LDP, PIM, MSDP, and layer 2 Ethernet.
• Strong customer interface skills supporting coordination of both Telco providers and Harris field technician site access as required
• Test, troubleshoot, and validate communication circuits per IEEE, ITU, TIA, ISO and FTI specifications
• Collaborate closely with FTI Engineering team members to resolve implementation and acceptance issues as needed
• Responsible for executing coordinated Maintenance Request (MR) activity to support, Engineering changes per customer and program requirements.
• Responsible for executing service disconnects throughout the establish Network / CPE per customer and program request via establish program disconnect process.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship.
  
  

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 in the design, development, and implementation of IP network configurations.
• Experience in the design, development, and implementation of IP and MPLS network architecture.
  
  

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience with leading network vendors such as Cisco, Juniper, Ciena, RAD.
• Experience with database modeling software such as MetaSolv.
• Project management skills capable of adhering to deadlines and completion of tasks per project schedule
• Knowledge and understanding of engineering drawings and technical procedures
• Support flexible work schedules if required including possible rotations to the 2nd or 3rd shift.
  
  

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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