Sr. Specialist, Network Engineer

Job Title: Sr. Specialist, Network Planning Engineer Job Code: 37087 Job Location: Lynchburg, VA Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday Off Job Description L3Harris Technologies Inc. is dedicated to providing mission‑critical communications solutions that enhance safety, speed, and efficiency for our customers. We focus on radio and software products for first responders and commercial fleet users within the public safety and professional communications sector. As part of our team, you'll design and develop innovative public safety products, impacting millions globally through our critical communication radio systems used by police, fire, EMS, military, and commercial entities. Essential Functions Network requirements gathering: collecting network requirements to produce configurations for routers, switches, and firewalls Network Configuration Templates: developing templates that technicians or junior engineers can apply Network Concepts Mastery: understanding and mastering network concepts and technical standards Design Reviews: participating in the design review of network architectures with both internal and external customers Configuration Management and Automation: utilizing tools for network auditing and configuration Network Implementation Expertise: acting as the subject matter expert for network implementations across multiple projects 25%-35% travel Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. 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. Experience with Cisco network implementation Experience in network design and architecture and demonstrated ability to implement and troubleshoot network solutions Preferred Additional Skills Knowledge of TCP/IP and networking principles, including QOS, WAN, L2/L3 technologies, dynamic routing, and redundancy protocols Understanding of troubleshooting methodologies and procedures Experienced in network automation using Python, Ansible, or other automation tools Experience identifying system requirements while interfacing with internal and external customers In depth knowledge of Cisco ISR G2’s and classic IOS, as well as, Cisco ISR 4K’s and IOS‑XE In depth knowledge of Cisco FMC & FTD firewall platforms Professional certifications (e.g. CCNA, CCNP, CISSP) are a plus Knowledge of programming technologies, including VBA and C# Working knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems Knowledge of Information Systems Security and Information Assurance (i.e. DISA STIGs, IAVAs, CVE, Nessus) Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent project tasks and prioritize them appropriately Has clear & concise ability to communicate issues in a less technical sense to management and business Demonstrate leadership skills which include customer focus, change management, teamwork, diversity, and integrity Self‑motivated team player, able to set priorities and manage to deadlines Excellent trouble‑shooting, communication and customer service skills Demonstrated ability to proactively resolve problems Proven mentoring capabilities 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr