Brooksource is searching for an Associate Network Engineer for our Fortune 75 Telecommunications partner located in Charlotte, NC. This is the ideal opportunity for a recent Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree graduate with a technical understanding of networking to support a large, fast-paced, and innovative infrastructure environment.
Daily You Will
Work under the direction of a Senior Network Engineer to learn the technical environment including but not limited to Cisco and Nexus
Configure firewalls and load balancers
Configure and install various network devices and services
Monitor performance and ensure system availability and reliability
Plans and implements enterprise networks and related hardware and software
Design and documents network architecture
Implement communication technologies (data or voice)
Performs assessments on existing technologies to determine performance and capacity gaps
Establishes security (firewalls, intrusion detection), connectivity, and access parameters
Provides recommendations to optimize network infrastructure. Tests and tunes security devices and systems
Program routers and switches
Manage network services from planning phase through implementation
Skillset
Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Networking or related field
Basic knowledge of routing and switching
CCNA or Net+ Certification is a plus
Basic knowledge of network and security architecture including gateways, switches, VLANs, firewalls and fiber networks
Environment
(Hours) Regular 8-5 Monday-Friday
(Dress code) Business casual
(Location) South Charlotte, NC – Hybrid schedule of 3 days in office and 2 days at home
Qualities Of a Top Candidate
Strong interpersonal skills and written/oral communication skills to work effectively with business partners, peer IT resources, and all levels of management
Ability to reason logically analyze and evaluate performance data and information, and draw appropriate conclusions
Eager and excited learned looking to grow current infrastructure skills
Long-term interest in Networking and Infrastructure
For over 16 years, Brooksource has established and maintained relationships that are designed to meet your IT staffing needs. Whether it’s contract, contract-to-hire, or permanent placement work, we customise our search based upon your company’s unique initiatives, culture and technologies. With our national team of recruiters placed at 21 major hubs around the nation Brooksource finds the people best-suited for your business. When you work with us, we work with you. That’s the Brooksource promise.
Brooksource is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.
Benefits & Perks
Brooksource offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc.
Pay Disclaimer
The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
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Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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