Field Engineer

Innova Solutions Inc.; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & pharmacy coverage

Dental/vision insurance

401(k)

HSA/FSA

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

EAP

Job summary

Innova Solutions is hiring a Network Deployment Engineer for a 6-month contract in Abilene, TX. You will lead post-sales deployment of enterprise network solutions, design and deploy network hardware/software, and develop implementation plans based on customer requirements.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of deployment experience, strong Layer 2/3 networking, DNS/GSLB knowledge, and proficiency with MS Office and SharePoint. Remote/onsite logistics may apply with a full-time contract.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 5+ years of post-sales engineering deployment experience.
• Experience with end-to-end network solution deployments across multiple locations.
• Strong Layer 2/3 networking skills and DNS/GSLB knowledge.
• Production env with routers, switches, load balancing, DNS in high-availability infra.
• Proficient with MS Office, SharePoint, ERP, and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead post-sales deployment and implementation of enterprise network solutions.
• Design, configure, test, stage, and deploy network hardware and software.
• Develop implementation plans and deployment strategies from customer requirements.
• Manage projects through full deployment lifecycle meeting milestones and SLAs.
• Collaborate with clients, ISPs, carriers, vendors, and internal teams for successful delivery.
• Provide technical expertise on network architecture, integrations, and service delivery.
• Create and maintain detailed technical documentation and configurations.
• Troubleshoot complex networking issues and implement corrective actions.
• Support high-availability environments including routing, switching, DNS, and WAN/LAN.

Skills

Layer 2/3 networking

DNS/GSLB theory

Routing & Switching

Network troubleshooting

Documentation

MS Office / SharePoint

Cloud & virtualization

Managed Services experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering / MIS / IT / CS

Tools

CCNP

CCNA

CCIE

MCSE

Job description

A client of Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for a Network Deployment Engineer.

Position type: Full-time Contract
Duration: 6 months
Location: Abilene, TX

As a Network Deployment Engineer, you will:

• Lead post-sales deployment and implementation of enterprise network solutions for clients across various locations.
• Design, configure, test, stage, and deploy network hardware and software solutions.
• Develop implementation plans, technical designs, and deployment strategies based on customer requirements.
• Manage projects through the full deployment lifecycle, ensuring milestones, timelines, and service level agreements are met.
• Collaborate with clients, ISPs, carriers, vendors, and internal teams to ensure successful solution delivery.
• Provide technical expertise on network architecture, integrations, infrastructure requirements, and service delivery.
• Create and maintain detailed technical documentation, configuration records, and system designs.
• Troubleshoot complex networking issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Support high-availability environments involving routing, switching, DNS, load balancing, and WAN/LAN technologies.
• Participate in customer status meetings and provide technical guidance throughout project execution.
• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and deployment best practices.
• Stay current on networking, cloud, virtualization, and emerging technology trends.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Management Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science or related field, or equivalent, relevant experience.
• Minimum of 5 years with of engineering deployment responsibilities involving complex client requirements assessment, solutions design and implementation within the technology services industry.
• Previous post-sales engineering experience with network solutions including requirement definitions and implementation plans, end to end system designs, equipment staging, configuration creation and testing, and solution deployment of varying types of software and/or hardware network solution deployments spanning geographical separation.
• Excellent Layer 2 & 3 networking skills including strong knowledge and proficiency in industry-standard networking technologies and infrastructures including cabling, LAN, WAN, and various telecommunication access methods, DNS based Global Server Load Balancing (GSLB) theory as well as legacy networking technologies and system interdependencies
• Production environment experience consisting of directly managing routers, switches, global and local load balancing, SSL acceleration, HTTP compression/caching, and DNS in a high-availability infrastructure.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, SharePoint, ERP, AutoCAD, service delivery management tools and related cloud based technology systems.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Cloud & Virtualization technologies
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE), Microsoft System Engineer (MCSE), or related certifications.
• Experience with Managed Service Provider environment

This position is only open to applicants who can be engaged on a W-2 basis. 1099 contractors and Corp-to-Corp arrangements will not be considered for this position.

PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS

Pay Range*: $45 - $55 per hour

*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

• Medical & pharmacy coverage
• Dental/vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Short term and Long term Disability
• Accident & Critical illness coverage
• Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection
• Sick time
• other types of paid leaves (as required by law)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.

Recent Recognitions

• Named One of America’s Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes (2024)
• Named One of the Best Companies to Work for by U.S. News & World Report (Private Companies List, 2024-2025)
• One of the Largest IT Staffing Firms in the US – Ranked #3 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024)
• One of the Largest Staffing Firms in the US – Ranked #13 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024; includes Innova Solutions, Volt, & HireGenics)
• Named One of the Top Ten Private Companies in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle (2023)
• One of the Largest Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) in the United States (NMSDC, 2024)
• AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner with 100+ certifications

Website

https://www.innovasolutions.com/

Innova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at [e-mail] or [phone]. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Innova Solutions encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. Innova Solutions (HireGenics/Volt) does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.