Network Plan Engineer

L3Harris Technologies

. Provide network support services for a Department of Defense Senior Leader Network .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeSan Antonio • Texas • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in network support services, including RF management, troubleshooting, and performance optimization for Department of Defense operations. Proficient in maintaining network availability and managing Microsoft Server environments while ensuring compliance with security protocols.

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Network TroubleshootingRF ManagementMicrosoft Server ManagementSecurity+ CertificationTop Secret Clearance

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Hard Skills

Network Support ServicesWAN Router ManagementRF Usage AnalysisIncident ResolutionDatabase OperationCOMSEC/TRANSEC TroubleshootingPreventative MaintenancePerformance MonitoringMission Planning AssistanceSubscriber Frequency Planning

Soft Skills

Independent JudgmentDiscretionAbility to Work Under Minimal Supervision

Tools & Technologies

DISN Data FlowsGUIs for MonitoringDiagnostic ToolsNetwork EquipmentVirtual Environments

Certifications & Qualifications

Security+ CertificationTop Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility

Industry Keywords

Department of DefenseRF ConnectionsMission Performance TrendsNetwork AvailabilityAuthorized Service Interruptions

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Node.js

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide network support services for a Department of Defense Senior Leader Network
Resolve incidents and ensure corrective actions are captured expediently
Optimize system performance by analyzing RF usage and prioritizing users
Assist with mission planning and RF handovers
Manage WAN routers, switches, and other networking configurations
Use DISN data flows and coordinate applicable actions and issues with DISA
Address network and connectivity issues during DoD Senior Leader missions
Assist in subscriber frequency planning for transient mobile activities
Monitor RF connections and links during missions
Monitor radios through GUIs, including COMSEC, frequencies, mission mode, discoveries, mission records, and coordinated changes
Manage SATCOM RF resources, frequencies, power control, and hand-offs
Review mission performance trends and provide communication status reports, daily activity reports, and RF performance statistics
Maintain the Master Station Log
Perform post-mission analysis and optimize future missions
Operate computer network equipment to maintain network availability
Manage and coordinate RF equipment Authorized Service Interruptions
Update troubleshooting guides based on lessons learned
Operate and maintain databases and analyze network capabilities
Provide Tier I/II engineering support to subscriber aircraft on live missions
Provide first- and, when possible, second-level terrestrial network connectivity support during high-level DoD missions
Monitor RF status before missions and identify performance improvements
Monitor system performance, events, alerts, and logs for incident response, troubleshooting, and archival
Monitor network performance, including node, interface, processor, memory, and volume status
Monitor and troubleshoot COMSEC/TRANSEC equipment and keying material issues
Manage frequency configuration at individual RF sites before missions
Ensure RF equipment readiness, including BIT, antenna pointing and polarization, and mission recording
Perform preventative maintenance and troubleshoot computer and network system health using diagnostic tools
Report to the engineering site manager and operations manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience
Graduate Degree or equivalent with 2 years of prior related experience
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior networking troubleshooting experience
Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
Security+ (Sec+) certification required
Strong background managing and maintaining Microsoft Server environments
Familiarity with managing servers and virtual environments
Experience with network troubleshooting
Ability to perform tasks under minimal supervision
Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment
Ability to observe and interpret computer and network system messages instantly
Must support a 12 hours on / 7 days off schedule
Must maintain network systems availability seven days a week, 24 hours a day, 365 days each year

Benefits

Comp & perks

Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities
Prescribed and posted NETWORK training guidelines