Network Planning Engineer

Encode Inc

Palm Bay, FL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Automation, CCIE - Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert, CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate, CCNP - Cisco Certified Network Professional, Capacity Management, Capacity and Performance Management, Change Control, Cloud Architecture, Communication Systems, CompTIA Security+, Configuration Management, Cross-Functional, Defense Intelligence, Emerging Technology, Federal Government, Forecasting, Full Scope Polygraph, Government Standards, Hybrid Cloud, IAT - Information Assurance Technical, Identify Issues, Intelligence Community, Internet Security, Interoperability, JNCIA - Juniper Networks Certified Internet Associate, JNCIP - Juniper Networks Certified Internet Professional, Leadership, Local Area Network (LAN), Mentoring, Metropolitan Area Network (MAN), Network Administration/Management, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Configuration Management, Network Design, Network Performance/Analysis, Network Security Design, Network Simulation, Network Support, Network Traffic Analysis, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Security Clearance, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Strategic Planning, System Migration, Systems Engineering, Technical Leadership, Technical Writing, Technical/Engineering Design, Top Secret Clearance, United States Department of Defense (DoD), Wide Area Network (WAN), Wireless Communications
LOCATION
Palm Bay, FL
POSTED
3 days ago
Job Posting ID #: JP8328
Job Title: Network Engineering L5
Location: Palm Bay, FL

Security Clearance is Required on Program? TS/SCI with FS Poly
Which Security Clearance Approved to Start (including Interim Clearance)?: Active TS/SCI with the FS Poly
Work Schedule: 980-Reg
Shift: 7:45 – 5 (flexible)
Anticipated Duration of Assignment: ~ 12 months Temp to Perm
Description of Work Environment: Onsite in Palm Bay, FL

Important Notes/Deal Breakers: work is 100% onsite, cannot be accomplished remotely

Must Haves:
  • Bachelor's Degree and minimum 8 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 6 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 14 years of prior related experience.
  • Capacity planning, traffic analysis, network modeling, and forecasting to support current and future operational requirements.
  • Design and recommend network solutions for LAN, WAN, MAN, wireless, and hybrid environments.
  • Must possess an active clearance: TS/SCI w/FS Poly.
  • Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level 2 certification (e.g. Security +) within 3-months of start.
  • Work is 100% on-site and cannot be accomplished remotely.

Nice to Haves:
  • Experience supporting Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, or other federal government programs.
  • Relevant certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, JNCIA, JNCIP, Security+, or similar.
  • Experience with network modeling, simulation, or planning tools.
  • Familiarity with software-defined networking (SDN), network automation, and infrastructure-as-code concepts.
  • Knowledge of cloud networking architectures and hybrid cloud connectivity.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead network modernization or infrastructure refresh initiatives.
  • Experience mentoring junior engineers and contributing to engineering process improvements.

Job Description:
Networking L5 – JP8328 –
Role/Level: Network Planning Engineer (NPE) 5
Target L3H Salary: $150,000/ Year
Start Date: July
Clearance: TS SCI w/FS Poly
Location: Palm Bay, FL ONSITE
Schedule: 9/80
Job Description:
L3Harris is seeking an experienced Network Planning Engineer (NPE) to join our team onsite in Palm Bay, Florida. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, designing, analyzing, and supporting complex network infrastructures in secure environments. This role requires strong technical expertise in network architecture, capacity planning, performance optimization, and integration of enterprise and mission-focused communications systems.

The Network Planning Engineer will work closely with cross-functional engineering, operations, cybersecurity, and program teams to ensure network solutions meet performance, security, scalability, and mission requirements. The successful candidate must be comfortable operating in highly regulated environments and capable of supporting both strategic planning and hands-on technical execution.

Essential Functions:
  • Develop, evaluate, and maintain network architecture and planning strategies for secure enterprise and mission networks.
  • Perform capacity planning, traffic analysis, network modeling, and forecasting to support current and future operational requirements.
  • Design and recommend network solutions for LAN, WAN, MAN, wireless, and hybrid environments.
  • Analyze network performance and availability metrics to identify risks, constraints, and improvement opportunities.
  • Support the development of implementation, migration, and modernization plans for network infrastructure upgrades.
  • Collaborate with systems engineers, cybersecurity personnel, and program stakeholders to ensure network designs align with security and compliance requirements.
  • Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including network diagrams, design packages, implementation plans, standards, and configuration guidance.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies and provide recommendations for network enhancements, resiliency improvements, and lifecycle sustainment.
  • Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis for network-related issues affecting performance, interoperability, and reliability.
  • Participate in technical reviews, design reviews, and change control processes.
  • Ensure network planning activities comply with applicable customer, government, and organizational standards.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and support staff as needed.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree and minimum 8 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 6 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 14 years of prior related experience.
  • Must possess an active clearance: TS/SCI w/CI Poly.
  • Must have or be able to obtain and maintain IAT Level II minimum (Security+ CE, CCNA Security, or equivalent) within 3-months of start.
  • Work is 100% on-site and cannot be accomplished remotely.

Preferred Additional Skills:
  • Experience supporting Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, or other federal government programs.
  • Relevant certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, JNCIA, JNCIP, Security+, or similar.
  • Experience with network modeling, simulation, or planning tools.
  • Familiarity with software-defined networking (SDN), network automation, and infrastructure-as-code concepts.
  • Knowledge of cloud networking architectures and hybrid cloud connectivity.
  • Understanding of zero trust architecture principles and secure network design methodologies.
  • Experience with monitoring and management tools for fault, performance, and configuration management.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead network modernization or infrastructure refresh initiatives.
  • Experience mentoring junior engineers and contributing to engineering process improvements.

Must have TS/SCI w/FS Poly

About the Company

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Encode Inc

You are a smart, motivated IT professional seeking ongoing opportunities for professional and financial growth. We are Encode, Inc., an award winning Specialty Systems Integrator and IT Staff Augmentation provider. We work with a close knit community of well-proven IT professionals and a roster of Fortune 1,000 commercial as well as government clients to enable people, leverage technology and exceed expectations.

Join us…working together we improve the world. We make it safer, more efficient and less error prone.

We have close to twenty years of experience working with major vendors’ infrastructure products. We seek accomplished IT professionals to conduct needs assessments, solution architecture, product implementation, system integration, system testing, performance tuning, production support and “best practices” mentoring around a broad range of these technologies with a particular focus on messaging, security, data management, portal, ecommerce, and virtualization.

In addition to continued exposure to interesting and varied project work, Encode offers a rich compensation package that may include a variety of additional benefits (depending on circumstances) including relocation assistance, technical training, INS sponsorship, weekly travel allowance, etc.

Check out our postings and if any of our current requirements match your skillset, apply today for immediate consideration.

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COMPANY SIZE
50 to 99 employees
INDUSTRY
Computer/IT Services
FOUNDED
1997
WEBSITE
http://www.encodeinc.com/