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Network Planning Engineer

Palm Bay, FL ยท On-site

$122K - $227K/yr

Network Planning Engineer Job Code: 36168 Job Location: Ft. Wayne, IN, Palm Bay, FL, Wilmington, MA Job Schedule: 9/80 Conducts network architecture design, feasibility and modeling. Designs ...

Network Planning Engineer Job Code: 36170 Job Location: Ft. Wayne, IN, Palm Bay, FL, Wilmington, MA Job Schedule: 9/80 Conducts network architecture design, feasibility and modeling. Designs ...

Network Planning Engineer Job Code: 36170 Job Location: Ft. Wayne, IN, Palm Bay, FL, Wilmington, MA Job Schedule: 9/80 Conducts network architecture design, feasibility and modeling. Designs ...

Network Planning Engineer Job Code: 36170 Job Location: Ft. Wayne, IN, Palm Bay, FL, Wilmington, MA Job Schedule: 9/80 Conducts network architecture design, feasibility and modeling. Designs ...

Network Planning Engineer

Fort Wayne, IN ยท On-site

$122K - $227K/yr

Network Planning Engineer Job Code: 36168 Job Location: Ft. Wayne, IN, Palm Bay, FL, Wilmington, MA Job Schedule: 9/80 Conducts network architecture design, feasibility and modeling. Designs ...

Network Planning Engineer

Wilmington, MA ยท On-site

$122K - $227K/yr

Network Planning Engineer Job Code: 36168 Job Location: Ft. Wayne, IN, Palm Bay, FL, Wilmington, MA Job Schedule: 9/80 Conducts network architecture design, feasibility and modeling. Designs ...

Senior Network Engineer

Fullerton, CA ยท Hybrid

$108K - $148K/yr

We are working with a growing tech organization that is looking to add a Senior Network Engineer to ... network planning, and collaborating with engineering and operations teams to ensure reliable ...

Senior Network Engineer

Fullerton, CA ยท Hybrid

$108K - $148K/yr

We are working with a growing tech organization that is looking to add a Senior Network Engineer to ... network planning, and collaborating with engineering and operations teams to ensure reliable ...

Senior Network Engineer

Butlerville, IN ยท On-site

$88K - $121K/yr

The Senior Network Engineer serves as a technical leader responsible for the planning, design, implementation, and strategic development of network systems supporting MACC-TTE operations. This role ...

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As of Jun 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for sr network planning engineer in the United States is $123,786.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $104,000.00 and $142,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some typical challenges a Sr Network Planning Engineer might face, and how can they prepare for them?

Sr Network Planning Engineers often encounter challenges related to balancing network performance, scalability, and cost-effectiveness, especially in rapidly growing organizations. Keeping up with evolving technologies and integrating new solutions into existing infrastructure can also be demanding. Success in this role requires strong analytical skills, proactive communication with cross-functional teams, and staying current with industry trends. Leveraging automation tools and regularly participating in professional development can help overcome these challenges.

What does a Sr Network Planning Engineer do?

A Sr Network Planning Engineer is responsible for designing, analyzing, and optimizing an organization's network infrastructure to ensure efficient and reliable data communication. They plan network capacity, recommend upgrades, evaluate new technologies, and troubleshoot complex network issues. These engineers also collaborate with other IT professionals to implement network solutions that support business goals and future growth. Their role often involves strategic planning to accommodate evolving technological needs and ensuring network security and scalability.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Sr Network Planning Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Sr Network Planning Engineer, you need expertise in network design, capacity planning, troubleshooting, and a strong understanding of networking protocols, often backed by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with tools like Cisco IOS, network simulation software, and certifications such as CCNP or CCIE are typically expected. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills set top candidates apart. These skills ensure robust, scalable, and secure network infrastructures that support organizational growth and resilience.
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Network Planning Engineer

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Palm Bay, FL โ€ข On-site

$122K - $227K/yr

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Job description

Job Title: Network Planning Engineer

Job Code: 36168

Job Location: Ft. Wayne, IN, Palm Bay, FL, Wilmington, MA

Job Schedule: 9/80

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Job Description:

Conducts network architecture design, feasibility and modeling. Designs, analyzes, plans, and modifies network components and/or software by translating customer requirements and objectives into final product design. Develops and evaluates network performance criteria and measurement methods. Prepares analysis of the short-term or long-term capacity needs for switching, routing transmission and signaling. Implementation and support of complex networks.

Essential Functions:

  • Evaluate technologies and designs in relation to the critical infrastructure and service needs for external customers.
  • Configure & harden routers, switches, firewalls, non-standard OSI-Model like OTN, or communications hardware with a strong OSI understanding and packet structure foundation. strong routing and MPLS knowledge.
  • Implement system engineering solutions with network function that support system-level requirements, including Quality of Service solutions.
  • Participate in inter-program working group and cross-technology initiatives and discussions to resolve technical challenges.
  • Create and maintain documentation for Network, QoS, Protocols and System level designs.
  • Given applicable manual(s), ย solve issues relating to hardware or software configuration to identify technical issues and resolutions for new non-standard devices.
  • Solve complex configuration issues with leading network vendors such as HP/HPE, Cisco, Juniper, Arista, Palo Alto, Fortinet and F5.
  • Implement complex architectures and work through the security approval process to advance the mission of your customer on internal IT networks and help IT organizations understand the architectures.
  • Work with classified and unclassified cloud connectivity such as AWS or other government facilities.
  • Configure/operate GFE security applications, such as Manticore and Cracken.
  • Configure, implement and troubleshoot complex problems for Type-1 encryption used in encryption of data in transit (KG family of encryptors).
  • Implement and troubleshoot IP and MPLS networks.
  • Implement network tools, such as NetFlow, Layer 3 VPNs, Pseudo wire, Ethernet switching, encapsulation, IPSEC, TCP and UDP signaling, and CCSDS protocols.
  • Design and implement routing and pathing including ย OSPFv2, OSPFv3, BGP, MPLS.
  • Define and implement complex solutions in different non-standard devices to meet defined network objectives and management of queues and buffers.
  • Submit documentation required to purchase hardware and manage it through the lifecycle of a government program.

Qualifications: ย 

  • Bachelor's Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience, with 5-8 years of network engineering lead experience with IP Networks, and 3-5 years supporting MPLS networks. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
  • CCNP or equivalent vendor certification.
  • Secret/SCI security clearance, with TS/SCI (or SCI eligible) being highly desired.
  • Ability to obtain DoD 8140.03 certification, or equivalent NIST 800-181 certification within 6 months of hire.
  • Travel as required for integration and test efforts (up to 10%)

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Use Wireshark, protocol analysis and quality of service tools.
  • Plan, implement, verify and troubleshoot local and wide-area enterprise networks.
  • Perform enterprise network troubleshooting (Multicast, Layer 2, Cisco IOS(s), IP routing [BGP, ISIS, OSPF, and EIGRP], HSRP and physical layer issues [Ethernet, Optical, TDM]).
  • Perform Agile development processes.
  • Perform documentation with Microsoft Office software applications
  • TS/SCI security clearance w/CI Polygraph is highly desired.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range in Massachusetts for this role is $122,000 - $227,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements

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