Event Network Engineer & Solutions Architect

Socket.dev; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

EOS IT Solutions is seeking an Event Solutions Engineer to design, deploy, and support onsite and offsite event networks, delivering reliable WiFi and IT assets within budget and schedule.

The role requires 3+ years of hands-on network deployment experience, certifications (CCNA/CCNP/Network+), strong client-facing skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced live-event environment. Expect travel to events including London and international sites.

Qualifications

• 3+ Years’ Experience in network deployment. Windows, Mac, Cloud, Hardware.
• Client Facing/Customer Service skills are paramount.
• Previous experience managing client expectations and troubleshooting in a fast-paced live event environment.
• Strong attention to detail, ability to multi-task, and strong organizational skills.
• Punctuality and a can-do attitude.
• Experience with IDFs, Data Centers, and office space.
• Experience with VPNs (DVMRP, GRE, IPSec/SSL VPNs).
• Experience with MAN/WAN – MPLS, SD-WAN.
• Knowledge of support for 802.1x and network segmentation.
• Familiar with patching of CAT6 cabling and Fiber Optic cabling.
• Familiarity with Live Events, Video Streaming, Audio-Visual equipment is a plus.
• Experience working as a Project Manager or Consultant is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review client requests and provide technical support for the integration of IT and Network services at onsite and offsite Events.
• Coordinate all proposals and work provided by event venues, HSIA providers, ISPs, and/or 3rd party vendors.
• Deploy, test, and support (directly/remotely) Event networks, WiFi, IT Assets, IT Help Desk, and Experiential Technology.
• Deliver technical resources within the Event’s budget and schedule.
• Apply significant knowledge of industry trends and developments to improve service to our clients.
• Cultivate a network of global event resources and provide reports on vendor performance.
• Own the technical support lifecycle and be responsible for managing technical risks providing redundancy) throughout support planning and delivery.
• Communicate and enforce client IT standards; assist with creating and defining new standards as technology and scope evolves.
• 25% Travel to Event sites as needed such as hotels, convention centers, client campuses, etc. In London as well as internationally.
• Provision and deploy hardware: Cisco, Cisco Catalyst, Juniper Mist, Peplink, Aruba APs. Switches, Wireless Controllers, Routers, Access Points etc
• Document daily work via internal ticketing/tasking system.
• Troubleshooting where needed.

Skills

Networking

Client facing

Project management

Windows/Mac/Cloud/Hardware

Education

CCNA

CCNP

CompTIA Network+

Tools

Cisco

Juniper Mist

Aruba

VPNs

Job description

EOS IT Solutions is seeking an Event Solutions Engineer to design, deploy, and support onsite and offsite event networks, delivering reliable WiFi and IT assets within budget and schedule.

The role requires 3+ years of hands-on network deployment experience, certifications (CCNA/CCNP/Network+), strong client-facing skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced live-event environment. Expect travel to events including London and international sites.