Senior Specialist, Network Plan Engineer TS/SCI - Colorado Sprin

Job Title: Network Engineer

Job Code: 19031

Job Location: Colorado Springs, CO

Job Description:

Conducts network architecture design, feasibility and modeling. Designs, analyzes, plans, and modifies network components and/or software by translating customer requirements and objectives into final product design. Develops and evaluates network performance criteria and measurement methods. Prepares the analysis of the short-term or long-term capacity needs for switching, routing transmission and signaling.

Essential Functions:

• 3-6[LS1] years of network engineering experience with IP networks.
• Evaluate technologies and designs in relation to the critical infrastructure and service needs for external customers.
• Experience in configuring & hardening routers, switches, firewalls VOIP and Satellite long-haul communications capability.
• Implement solutions that support customer visions and objectives.
• Participate in inter-program initiatives and discussions to resolve technical challenges
• Create and maintain documentation and training for engineering and NOC teams
• Experience with leading network vendors such as HP/HPE, Cisco, Juniper, Arista, F5, NSX, and Palo[LS2] Alto
• Experience implementing and managing carrier grade network and network technologies such as Carrier Ethernet technologies.
• Experience in the configuration and implementation of Type-1 encryption used in encryption of data in transit (KG family of encryptors).
• In depth implementation and troubleshooting experience of IP networks.
• Knowledge of IP technologies such as Netflow, TCP and UDP signaling, IS-IS, OSPFv2, OSPFv3, iBGP, eBGP, MPLS Layer 3 VPNs, Pseudowire, Ethernet switching, and EXU messaging.
• Define and implement best practices for network and capacity management.
• Identify areas of opportunity for automation and network optimization.
• Routinely perform proof of concepts and service trials while documenting system integration.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to think critically in high pressure environments.
• CCNA or equivalent vendor certification.
• The position is 100% on-site and cannot be accomplished remotely.

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.
  • In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• Top Secret/SCI security clearance required.
• DOD 8570.01M IAT 2 certification.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• CCNP or equivalent vendor certification is preferred.
• Ability to plan, implement, verify and troubleshoot local and wide-area enterprise networks.
• Strong enterprise network troubleshooting (Multicast, Layer 2, Cisco IOS(s), IP routing [BGP, ISIS, OSPF, and EIGRP], HSRP and physical layer issues (Ethernet, Optical, TDM)).
• Experience with Agile development processes.
• Strong skill set with Microsoft Office software applications
• Top Secret/SCI with CI Poly security clearance is highly desired.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $85,000 - $158,000. 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.