Overview

NSC is looking for a dynamic and results-oriented Lead Deployment Engineer with a passion for travel. This is a client-facing role, working on-site to plan, survey, deploy and verify the installation of WAN, LAN and WLAN equipment at client locations across the US as part of a nationwide deployment programme.

The successful candidate will have proven experience of leading small teams of engineers in network deployment activities, as well as undertaking pre- & post- installation wireless site surveys and is able to generate high-quality project documentation.

This role requires extensive travel across the United States, where you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that deployments run smoothly, efficiently, and to the highest standards. As the senior on-site representative for the project, you should be a team player, be a good communicator and inspire professional behaviour and exceptional service in every team member interacting with our clients.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute deployment of WAN, LAN and WLAN equipment according to defined standards and procedures
• Lead small teams (approx 5) of field engineers to complete deployment activities
• Conduct pre- & post- installation wireless site surveys and generate wireless site survey reports
• Ensure that all necessary documentation is completed and submitted to the client before leaving the site
• Ensure all activities are completed on-time and to a high level of quality
• Be available to travel across the US to client locations to complete the deployments according to the programme schedule

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience:

• Experience leading teams in network deployment activities
• Experience co-ordinating with on-site representatives of the client to ensure activities are completed on-time and to a high standard
• Hands-on experience installing, configuring and troubleshooting Cisco Meraki WAN, LAN and WLAN devices
• Experience in performing all types of pre- & post- installation wireless site surveys using Ekahau surveying / spectrum analysis software
• Passive, Predictive,
• Experience producing high-quality, client-facing project documentation, including wireless site survey reports using Ekahau software
• Familiar with 802.11 wireless LAN standards and technologies
• Familiar with the variety of wireless AP antennas and their uses
• Good understanding of general IP networking
• Excellent written and spoken English skills

Required Certifications and Training:

• Must have one of the following Ekahau certifications, and must be valid:
• “Ekahau Certified Survey Engineer”, or
• “Ekahau Certified Solutions Engineer – Design”
• Must have completed the following Cisco training course:
• Engineering Cisco Meraki Solutions 1 (ECMS1)