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L3Harris Technologies · 5 hours ago

Senior Associate, Network Plan Engineer

United States

Full-time

Remote

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Provide Network Support services for a Department of Defense (DoD) Senior Leader Network, exercising discretion and independent judgement when events or incidents occur to ensure corrective actions are captured and incidents resolved in an expedient manner.

Optimize system performance with quick and independent decision making skills after analyzing RF usage, prioritization of users and then assist with mission planning and RF handovers.

Manage WAN router, switch, and other networking configurations

Use DISN data flows and coordinate applicable actions/issues with DISA

Address network and connectivity issues instantaneously to support DoD Senior Leaders.

Assist in subscriber frequency planning based on approved Discovery Frequency of Day for transient mobile activities

During Missions, monitor RF Connections and links and update or independently advise when appropriate

Monitor radio via GUI's (COMSEC, frequencies, Mission Mode, discoveries, mission record, coordinated change)

Manage SATCOM RF resources by monitoring frequencies, power control, and hand-offs to optimize connectivity

During Post Mission, Review mission performance trends, provide appropriate communication status reports, daily activity reports, RF performance statistics and maintain the Master Station Log

Perform post-mission analysis to assess performance against requirements, establish trends, and optimize future missions

Operate computer network equipment to ensure network systems are available to our network subscribers seven days a week, 24 hours a day, 365 days each year

Maintain proficiency training based on prescribed and posted NETWORK training guidelines

Manage and coordinate RF equipment Authorized Service Interruptions (ASIs)

Update troubleshooting Guide from lessons learned.

Operate and maintain databases and analyze network capabilities to ensure resolution of all network incidents and immediate recovery of the network

Provide Tier I/II engineering support to subscriber aircraft on live missions and serve as a point of entry for any RF field support and/or corrective maintenance actions

Provide first level and when possible second level support for terrestrial network connectivity support during high-level DoD missions

During Pre-Mission, Monitor RF status and identify improvement opportunities related to performance

Monitor daily performance of systems and analyze root causes or system improvement opportunities

Monitor/respond to System Events/Alerts/Logs (for incident response, troubleshooting, and archival)

Monitor the system to ensure efficient utilization and allocation of network and computer resources and facilities to maintain satisfactory response to customers using the network.

Monitor Network Performance (Node/Interface/Processor/Memory/Volume Status)

Monitor and maintain and troubleshoot COMSEC / TRANSEC equipment and keying material issues

Must be able to observe and interpret computer and network system messages instantly and use independent decision-making skills to ensure commands are immediately addressed and that network systems are restored quickly when hardware, software, or power failures occur.

Manage frequency configuration at the individual RF sites prior to mission

Ensure readiness status of RF equipment including BIT, antenna pointing and polarization, and mission recording in high-pressure situations involving a high degree of significance.

Perform preventative maintenance: Analyze and troubleshoot computer and network system health and status to identify potential problems and develop solutions before outages occur, using diagnostic tools

Qualification

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Microsoft Server ManagementNetwork Operations CenterSecurity+ CertificationRF Usage AnalysisWAN Router ManagementDISN Data FlowsSATCOM RF ManagementDatabase OperationNetwork Performance MonitoringCOMSEC / TRANSEC EquipmentPreventative Maintenance