Junior Network Engineer- Veteran Program

Junior Network Engineer- Veteran Program

Location: Lansing, MI (2 days onsite)

Client: Public Sector

Position Type: 12-month Contract or Contract to Hire

About Brooksource's Project Patriot Program:

Are you looking to launch or accelerate your career in the dynamic world of Information Technology? Brooksource's Project Patriot program is a comprehensive workforce transformation initiative designed to bridge the gap between education and in-demand IT roles. We partner with leading companies across various industries to provide veterans & aspiring IT professionals with the skills, experience, and support needed to succeed. Joining Project Patriot means becoming part of a program that invests in your potential and provides a clear pathway for career growth.

What You Will Receive:

As a Project Patriot consultant you will be immersed in a supportive learning environment that includes:

• Full-time, entry-level IT career (40/hrs week)
• Technical Training (80-100 hours): Receive focused, hands-on technical training relevant to current client needs and technologies. This training is designed to build upon your existing knowledge and equip you with practical skills for your role.
• Professional/Military Transition Development: Enhance your soft skills, communication, and business acumen through dedicated professional development sessions.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with experienced IT professionals, mentors, and peers within the Project Patriot program and at client sites.
• Mentorship: Be paired with experienced mentors who will provide guidance, support, and insights as you navigate your early IT career.

Role Overview:

Assist in providing, technical, programming and engineering support for single and multiple types of Local Area Network (LAN) deployments, Wide Area Network (WAN) topologies, Wireless & WIFI access connectivity, security systems, remote access systems, Voice over IP. Learn to create and maintain accurate network and system documentation. Platforms consist of a diverse mixture of Cisco Switches, Routers & Wireless Access Points, Cisco and Checkpoint Firewalls, Cisco VPN Concentrators, BIG-IP F5 content switches/load balancers.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in and learn while developing the ability to provide Tier 2 operational support for various NTSD network services. This can include:
• Cisco router and data switch configuration, installation and support.
• Cisco & Checkpoint firewall hardware configuration & installation, firewall rule analysis and implementation
• Wireless networking configuration, coverage area analysis, access point installation, etc.
• Hardware load balancing services for server & application using Big-IP/F5 devices (Local Traffic Managers, Global Traffic Managers & Application
• Security Manager)
• Virtual Private Networking configurations for user or site remote access
• Writes configuration scripts, complies with established standards, and modifies delivered programming of telecommunications systems including Data
• Switching Fabric, Perimeter Security Devices, enterprise Routing schema, Internet Protocol telephony systems, User remote and wireless access in SOM network
• Prepares, modifies and audits technical schematics, data sheets, and configuration databases of deployed data, network and telecommunication products.
• Uses established DTMB and industry communications standards in the development process for telephony and data systems. Provides input to standards groups and committees for modification of established standards.
• Develops guidelines and checklists for tier 1 support personnel and works with the Client Service Center (CSC) to improve and correct procedures
• Migrates legacy systems to new platforms or perform system upgrades to existing systems
• Evaluate and provide recommended changes to Design documents and requests
• Assist with Analyzing emerging industry products in the Telecom LAB for supportability and compatibility with established standards
• Report deviations to the engineering team and make recommendations for change
• Attend design meetings to represent delivery technology issues and report outcomes to Network Services management.
• Develop and perform product and user requirement user acceptance testing, for both new requests and previously deployed network and telecommunication systems for future service offering extensions.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Network Engineering or IT Related field; OR Associates 2 years of relevant work experience; OR 4 years of relevant work experience
• Strong written and verbal communicaiton skills, collaborative and eager to learn!

Footnote:

Brooksource does the recruiting for other companies, in IT, Engineering and Skilled Trades. If you are a member of the military community from the military roles below or have education or experience in the Technology or Engineering space, we’d love to hear from you and tell you about our program -Project Patriot! While this posting is part of our initiative to support military veterans, we welcome applications from all candidates who are interested in IT, Engineering and other skilled trades.