What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Field Engineer position at Sharp Brains?
Scope of Services
The engineer will provide onsite Smart Hands and Network Deployment support for Cisco
Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) installation activities.
Contract Details
- Position: Freelance Network Deployment Engineer
- Location: Pikeville, Kentucky, United States
- Contract Type: 1099 Independent Contractor
- Support Model: Ticket-Based / On-Demand (Not Full Time)
- Competitive Hourly Rate
- Potential for recurring project opportunities
Key Responsibilities
- Stage and prepare equipment prior to deployment
- Rack, install, and cable Cisco 9800 Wireless LAN Controllers (WLCs)
- Perform power, fiber, and Ethernet cross-connects
- Verify switch port availability and physical connectivity
- Install SFP modules, fiber patch cords, and Ethernet cables
- Support remote engineers during implementation and cutover
- Validate installation and troubleshoot basic connectivity issues
- Remove and package legacy network equipment (when required)
- Provide site updates and completion photos
Required Skill
- Experience with Rack & Stack activities
- Cisco WLC installation and deployment
- Fiber optic and Ethernet cabling
- Smart Hands / Remote Hands support
- Basic network troubleshooting
- Experience working in enterprise data center or network environments
Required Tool
- Standard technician toolkit
- Laptop with PuTTY and TFTP Server
- Console cable (USB-A to USB-B)
- Ethernet and crossover cables
- USB or thumb drive
- Internet hotspot/Wi-Fi
- Label maker
- 6-foot ladder