Senior Associate, Network Planning Engineer (Internet Protocol Network Configuration)

Company: L3Harris Technologies
Location: Melbourne
Posted on: March 5, 2026

Job Description:

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 Associate, Network Planning Engineer (Internet Protocol Network Configuration) Job Code: 33017 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 Network Planning Engineer to support the FAA/FTI program. As an IP Network Configuration Engineer at L3Harris, you will play a key role in supporting innovative network solutions. You will work on multiple programs and initiatives, collaborating with internal and external teams to plan and design IP network configurations for TDM to IP network migrations for the FAA. 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: Engineering customized configurations for IP networking equipment based on customer requirement. Developing and maintaining Enterprise IP Addressing plans. Deploying planned configuration changes to support site or standards modifications. Maintaining accurate network documentation and homing plans. Providing 2nd level support to IP service activation teams. Collaborating with IP Engineers to create and maintain configuration baselines of network equipment. Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship. You will onboard once we process and obtain your interim Public Trust. 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 creating/maintaining IP address plans along with router and switch baseline configurations. Experience engineering peering relationships based on BGP, OSPF, and HSRP across internetworked IP network devices. Preferred Additional 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). Cisco networking certifications (CCNP). 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. By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions. L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish. 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