Level 3 Communications, Inc

Specialist, Networking Systems Engineering

Level 3 Communications, Inc$95K — $115K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree and 4+ years of experience or Graduate Degree and 2+ years of experience
  • In lieu of a degree, 8+ years of relevant experience
  • Experience configuring Cisco devices, particularly routers and switches
  • Proficient in network design and architecture
  • Familiarity with requirement management tools like DOORS

Responsibilities

  • Manage system engineering life cycle tasks including requirements analysis and design support
  • Provide technical documentation and task planning for system deployment
  • Oversee design synthesis in a multi-functional engineering environment
  • Support integration and verification tests for operational systems
  • Offer on-call support for 24/7 operational readiness

Benefits

  • 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off
  • Travel opportunities both domestically and internationally
  • Work within a dynamic and collaborative team environment
  • Potential for professional growth in the specialized field of satellite communications
  • Receive training and development in advanced networking technologies
Full Job Description
Job Title: Specialist, Networking Systems Engineering

Job Code: 44211

Job Location: Salt Lake City, Utah

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

L3Harris' Communication Systems segment is currently seeking a Specialist Systems Engineer to join our dynamic, collaborative networking team. This position will be based at our Salt Lake City facility. Their role will require System Engineering life cycle tasks including requirements management, design support, reviews, test development, installation, testing, and on call support for 24/7 operational system.

The Specialist, Systems Engineer will be responsible for the life-cycle support of protected SATCOM data link systems from conceptual development through product phase-out. This includes proposal support, requirements analysis and management, task planning, technical documentation, design oversight participation, design synthesis in a multi-functional engineering environment, build and test support, subcontract control, risk management input, integration and verification test support, system deployment support and in-house technical support during the operational life-cycle of the system. Experience with configuring Cisco routers & switches is desired. Experience working with SATCOM ground infrastructure desired. Experience working with DOORS for requirement management, Microsoft Visio for drawing development and management, and experience developing and executing system wide testing is desired.

Essential Functions:
• Ability to obtain a Top Secret (SCI) security clearance.
• The System Engineer will be required to work well in a team and be capable of meeting quarterly release deadlines.
• The System engineer will be required to travel 4-5 times per year and have the ability to travel, both domestic and overseas.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Experience with network device configuration and troubleshooting (ideally, Cisco IOS/IOS-XE).
  • Professional certification specific to the networking industry such as CCNA or equivalent.
  • Experience with network design, architecture, specifications, and equipment selection.
  • Experience working with SATCOM data links, particularly the ground RF, MODEM, and data interface.
  • Understanding network security features like IP access-lists, stateful protocol inspections, and Next-Gen firewalls.
  • Ability to communicate well, including proficiency with MS Office tools, including PowerPoint and Visio.
  • Familiar with Windows, Linux, VMWare, and container configuration and troubleshooting.
  • Presentation and communication skills (verbal/written/visual).
  • Problem solving skills and the ability to meet critical quarterly deadlines.

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