Freelance Network Deployment Engineer - Cisco WLC & SD-WAN

Sharp Brains; Rimouski; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Flexible freelance work

Recurring assignments

Global IT services company

Job summary

Sharp Brains is seeking an experienced Network Deployment Engineer to provide onsite Smart Hands support for Cisco WLC installation and SD-WAN replacement. This freelance role is ticket-based and ideal for engineers with hands-on enterprise network deployment experience.

The position offers onsite, project-based freelance work with potential for recurring assignments based on performance. Join a global IT services company delivering tech support worldwide.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Rack & Stack in data center or enterprise networks.
• Cisco WLC installation and deployment experience in enterprise environments.
• Fiber optic and Ethernet cabling knowledge for switch/rack work.

Responsibilities

• Stage and prepare network equipment before deployment.
• Rack, install, and cable Cisco 9800 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 activities.
• Validate installations and troubleshoot basic connectivity issues.
• Remove, package, and label legacy equipment when required.
• Provide site updates, documentation, and completion photos.

Skills

Rack & Stack

Cisco WLC installation

Fiber cabling

Network troubleshooting

Enterprise data center

Hands-on experience

Tools

PuTTY

TFTP Server

Console cable

Ethernet cables

USB drive

Laptop

Mobile hotspot

Ladder

Job description

Sharp Brains is seeking an experienced Network Deployment Engineer to provide onsite Smart Hands support for Cisco WLC installation and SD-WAN replacement. This freelance role is ticket-based and ideal for engineers with hands-on enterprise network deployment experience.

The position offers onsite, project-based freelance work with potential for recurring assignments based on performance. Join a global IT services company delivering tech support worldwide.