Network Field Engineer

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

Freelance Network Deployment Engineer (1099 Contractor)

Support Model: Ticket-Based / On-Demand (Not Full-Time)

Compensation: Competitive Hourly Rate

Opportunity: Potential for recurring project assignments

About Sharp Brains

Sharp Brains is a global IT services company delivering onsite and remote technical support across more than 100+ countries. Our services include Smart Hands, Network Deployment, Data Center Support, End User Computing (EUC), and IT Infrastructure Services through a worldwide network of certified field engineers.

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Network Deployment Engineer to provide onsite Smart Hands support for Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) installation and SD-WAN replacement activities. This is a freelance, ticket-based opportunity ideal for engineers with hands-on experience in enterprise network deployments.

Key Responsibilities

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

Required Skills

• Hands-on experience with Rack & Stack activities.
• Cisco WLC installation and deployment experience.
• Fiber optic and Ethernet cabling.
• Basic network troubleshooting.
• Experience working in enterprise data center or network environments.

Required Tools

• Standard technician toolkit.
• Laptop with PuTTY and TFTP Server installed.
• Console cable (USB-A to USB-B).
• Ethernet and crossover cables.
• USB/Thumb drive.
• Mobile internet hotspot or Wi-Fi access.
• 6-foot ladder.

Why Join Sharp Brains?

• Competitive hourly compensation.
• Flexible, project-based freelance work.
• Opportunity to support enterprise IT deployments.
• Potential for recurring assignments based on performance.
• Work with a globally recognized IT services organization.

Apply now if you have strong Cisco deployment experience and are looking for flexible onsite freelance opportunities with Sharp Brains.