Hiring Our Heros
Hiring Our Heroes (HOH) connects the military community—service members, military spouses, and veterans—with American businesses to create economic opportunity and a strong and diversified workforce.
Veterans' leadership, adaptability, problem-solving, teamwork, and commitment help drive our customers to a safer digital future. Our veterans have found a new mission in cybersecurity, shifting from battlefields to the latest, most demanding threat of our age.
Our philosophy starts with our board members and executives and continues into our recruiting teams, with every individual committed to hiring and developing veterans across every business function.
Mission
Fostering a military/veteran-friendly environment by fostering a supportive and inclusive community for veterans*, their families and their supporters.
*Veterans are inclusive of First Responders.
Vision
• Promote awareness of the challenges and opportunities facing veterans.
• Provide programs and initiatives that will provide continual learning, recruiting, mentoring, community outreach, camaraderie, professional development through leadership@ advancement, cultural awareness, and employee engagement on matters important to veterans.
• Support Juniper employees that serve in the military and their family members during service member’s deployment; and
• Encourage Recruitment of candidates with military experience.
Key Quotes
“In the heart of the sea, I discovered the true essence of courage and brotherhood. My years as a naval veteran were a testament to teamwork, enduring strength, unwavering duty, integrity, honor and the bonds forged in the face of adversity.”
- Jeff Immel, Veteran EAG, US Navy
“Standing beside a veteran, I learned the true meaning of sacrifice and strength. As a family member, I witnessed the silent battles and shared in the pride of service, knowing that our love and support were the anchors in their stormy seas.”
- Chris DiMento, Veteran EAG, Family Member US Coast Guard
“As a U.S. Army veteran, I carry with me the lessons of honor, duty, and resilience. My service taught me the value of teamwork, the strength found in unity, and the unwavering commitment to protect and serve. These principles continue to guide me in every aspect of my life.”
- Scott Thomas, Veteran EAG, US Army
“My years as an army veteran were a testament to resilience, camaraderie, and unwavering dedication to my country. Each day was a blend of challenges and triumphs, shaping me into a stronger, more disciplined individual.”
- David Woodrome, Veteran EAG, US Army
“Through the vast oceans and turbulent storms, I found my strength and purpose. My years as a naval veteran were not just a journey across waters, but a voyage of honor, resilience, and unwavering camaraderie.”
- Kevin O’Shea, Veteran EAG, US Navy
“Being a family member of a veteran is a journey of shared bravery and silent sacrifices. It’s about cherishing the moments of togetherness, understanding the weight of their duty, and providing a steadfast harbor of love and support through every challenge.”
- Emily Weiglin, Veteran EAG, Family Member US Navy
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“Juniper's Networks' shared mission is "We make every connection count." Every day, we connect people across the world to the critical networking infrastructure they need to lead productive, purposeful lives. Our mission stands just as true for the Veteran's community, and we're committed to connecting Veterans to opportunities that better their lives and show our deep gratitude for their service. As a family member to many who have served our country and the Executive Sponsor of our Veterans at Juniper Networks, I am committed to ensuring that we honor and respect the sacrifices they have made while providing a supportive and inclusive environment where veterans can thrive.”
Ken Miller, CFO
At Juniper Networks, our values of disruption, execution, collaboration, integrity, and inclusion guide everything we do to protect our digital way of life. Those values are deeply held principles of the women and men who have proudly represented our Armed Services. Our shared vision of a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before – is fundamental to who we are. So, it is by design that hiring veterans is critical to Juniper Networks success.
Outreach Program
Juniper’s Networking Career Quick Start program
What is Networking Career Quick Start?
Juniper’s Networking Career Quick Start is a free, 10-week, online program with weekly, live sessions led by Juniper subject-matter experts. The program content covers both the fundamentals of the Junos operating systems as well as basic troubleshooting knowledge.
Over the course of the program, you will learn the necessary skills to take and pass the Juniper Networks Certified Associate, Junos (JNCIA-Junos) certification exam. Upon completion of the program, and associated certification, you will be equipped to apply for early career technical support roles at Juniper Networks or with our large community of partners and customers.
Veteran Partners & Awards
Our Veteran Partners are key to our innovation and collaboration.
