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L3Harris Technologies · 10 hours ago

Senior Specialist, Systems Network Engineer

Herndon, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

6+ years exp

L3Harris Technologies is a global aerospace and defense technology innovator that delivers end-to-end solutions to meet mission-critical needs. The Systems Network Engineer will provide networking support across multiple environments and be responsible for installing, configuring, and maintaining network devices, while also troubleshooting network issues and developing new network architectures.

CommercialInformation TechnologyNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Ingrid Kirchmaier

Responsibilities

Provide networking support to multiple environments including development, testing, and production

Troubleshooting and problem solving of network issues related to but not limited to switches, routers, and end-points

Installing, configuring, and maintaining multi-function L2/L3 network devices using NETCONF for policy-based switching and routing involving unicast and multicast transport methods

Identify areas of opportunity for test automation and network observability using NETFLOW, Wireshark, or similar tools

Review existing network implementation and related documentation for improvement

Supporting technical working groups and developing contract related deliverable documentation (network diagrams, physical network topologies, VLAN logical segmentation, IP address plans, routing)

Defining test scenarios for verification of network device functionality and resiliency

Develop new network architectures based on operational requirements

15% travel to remote sites

Qualification

Network engineeringSiemens RuggedcomROX II OSCisco CCIE R&SJuniper JNCIE-DCIP networkingNetwork troubleshootingAgile practicesSecurity conceptsTest automationSoft skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree and minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience

Must be able to obtain and keep an active DoD Secret clearance

Minimum of 3 years' hands-on experience with Siemens Ruggedcom network switches and ROX II network operating system (preferred)

Possess advanced certification from a mainstream network equipment vendor (e.g., Cisco CCIE R&S, Juniper JNCIE-DC, HPE ACSX, or similar credential having a practical exam component and is willing to learn and work hands-on with another network OEM's operating environment (i.e., ROX II)

Preferred

Experience designing, deploying, testing, maintaining and troubleshooting to root-cause IP networks and related networking equipment, preferably within industrial control system (ICS) environments (SCADA/DCS)

Experience working on USG programs (preferably Navy) supporting technical working groups and developing contract related deliverable documentation (network diagrams, physical network topologies, VLAN logical segmentation, IP address plans, routing)

Knowledge of security concepts with exposure to FIPS standards and NIST 800 Special Publications

Knowledge of industrial control network protocols such as EtherNet/IP, Modbus/TCP, PROFINET and use of protocol converters

Experience with planning test scenarios and writing test procedures for verifying requirements on network equipment. Familiarity with automated testing tools and scripting languages for network equipment testing is a plus

Knowledge of Agile practices