Senior Specialist, Network Plan Engineer

L3Harris Technologies Inc

Colorado Springs, CO

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$100,500–$185,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analysis Skills, Applications Security, Auditing, CCNP - Cisco Certified Network Professional, Capacity Management, Capacity and Performance Management, Career Counseling, Cisco Network Systems, Cloud Computing, DoD Directive 8140, DoD Directive 8570, Documentation, English Language, Ethernet, Facebook, Firewalls, HP OpenView, IAT - Information Assurance Technical, IP (Internet Protocol), Identify Issues, Internet Security, LinkedIn, Microsoft Windows Azure, Network Administration/Management, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Design, Network Management Software, Network Router Configuration, Network Routers, Network Software, Network Switching, Performance Analysis, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Requirements Management, Short Messaging Service (SMS), Software Engineering, Software Patches, Spanish Language, Systems Engineering, Twitter, VoIP (Voice over IP), Web Infrastructure, Wide Area Network (WAN), Writing Skills, YouTube
LOCATION
Colorado Springs, CO
POSTED
30+ days ago

Senior Specialist, Network Plan Engineer at L3Harris Technologies

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Senior Specialist, Network Plan Engineer

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Job ID 36904

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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. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Senior Specialist, Network Plan Engineer

Job Code: 36904

Job Location: Colorado Springs, CO

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

Senior Specialist, Network Engineer collaborates with the Systems and Cybersecurity Engineering team to design and model network architectures that meet customer requirements. Analyzes, plans, and adjusts network components and software, develops and assesses performance criteria, and supports capacity planning for switching, routing, transmission, and signaling. This role contributes to the innovative, high‑performing Space and Mission Systems (SMS) segment.

In this position, you'll deepen your network engineering expertise while making a broad impact across critical programs and projects.

Essential Functions:

  • Analyze, plan, and adjust network components and software; develop performance criteria; and support capacity planning for switching, routing, transmission, and signaling
  • Evaluate technologies and designs to meet critical infrastructure and service needs
  • Configure and harden routers, switches, firewalls, VOIP, and satellite long‑haul communications
  • Implement and troubleshoot IP networks
  • Perform patching, scanning, remediation, and auditing
  • Develop and maintain security and configuration documentation

Qualifications:

  • Education:

  • Bachelor's Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience, or

  • Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience or

  • In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

  • Experience with HP/HPE, Cisco, Juniper, Arista, and F5

  • Experience with DISA SRGs/STIGs, patching, scanning, and remediation

  • Hands‑on IP network engineering experience

  • Active Top Secret with SCI required

  • Ability to obtain DoD 8570 IAT‑2 within 90 days

  • CCNA or equivalent within 90 days

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Strong written and verbal communication
  • CCNP or equivalent vendor certification
  • Ability to plan, implement, verify and troubleshoot local and wide-area enterprise networks
  • Experience implementing and managing carrier grade network and network technologies such as Carrier Ethernet technologies.
  • Familiarity with GFE applications, such as Manticore and Cracken security applications
  • Experience in the configuration and implementation of Type-1 encryption used in encryption of data in transit (KG family of encryptors)
  • Familiarity with Network Management Systems (NMS) (Cisco Prime, HP OpenView, Etc.)
  • Familiarity with Software Defined Networking (SDN) concepts and technologies (OpenFlow, Cisco ACI, Etc.)
  • Familiarity with Cloud Networking services and architectures (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud networking, Etc.)
  • Familiarity with Zero Trust Networking Architecture (ZTNA) concepts and technologies

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $100,500 - $185,000. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, Cleveland Ohio, and Vermont is $87,000 - $161,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements

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. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. 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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