Network Planning Engineering

Job Overview

Network Planning Engineering – Palm Bay, FL – Temp to Perm (12 months). Industry: Aerospace and Defense. Compensation: $60–$65 per hour.

Schedule:

9/80 hours per week.

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

• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot secure network communications using IPSec and IKEv1/IKEv2 technologies.
• Administer and maintain Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) and Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) environments.
• Implement and validate STIG compliance on network devices to support security and regulatory requirements.
• Perform vulnerability scanning review and remediation support using Nessus and ACAS tools.
• Deploy, configure, and support Cisco Nexus, Catalyst, and ISR networking platforms.
• Develop and maintain network diagrams, layouts, and technical documentation using Visio Professional.
• Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot Cisco Firepower (FPR) and Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) firewall solutions.
• Evaluate technologies and designs in relation to the critical infrastructure and service needs for external customers.
• Implement system engineering solutions with network functions that support system level requirements.
• Participate in inter‑program working group and cross‑technology initiatives and discussions to resolve technical challenges.
• Create and maintain documentation for Network, QoS, Protocol and System level designs.
• Identify areas of opportunity for cost reduction and network optimization.
• Routinely perform proof of concepts and service trials while documenting system integration.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 10+ years of experience configuring and hardening routers, switches, firewalls, and non‑standard OSI‑Model hardware (OTN or similar) with strong OSI and packet‑structure foundation.
• 10+ years of experience working with classified and unclassified cloud connectivity such as AWS or other government facilities.
• 10+ years of experience in configuring, implementing, and troubleshooting complex problems for Type‑1 encryption used in encrypting data in transit (KG family of encryptors).

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Master’s Degree.
• Familiarization with Wireshark, protocol analysis, and QoS architecture.
• CCNP or equivalent vendor certification.
• Ability to plan, implement, verify and troubleshoot local and wide‑area enterprise networks.
• Strong enterprise network troubleshooting (Multicast, Layer 2, Cisco IOS, IP routing [BGP, ISIS, OSPF, EIGRP], HSRP, and physical layer issues [Ethernet, Optical, TDM]).
• Experience with Agile development processes.
• Strong skill set with Microsoft Office software.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Critical thinking in high‑pressure environments.
• Ability to use a technical manual for new non‑standard devices to diagnose hardware or software configuration issues.
• Knowledge of IPSec and IKEV configurations.
• Knowledge of Cisco FMC and Cisco ISE.
• Knowledge of STIG implementation on network devices.
• Familiarity with Nessus/ACAS.
• Familiarity with Cisco Nexus, Catalyst, and ISR product lines.
• Familiarity with Visio Pro.
• Familiarity with Cisco FPR or FTD firewalls.

• Requires an active Top Secret TS/SCI Clearance.
• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, Talent Rise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F‑1 OPT STEM work authorization status.