Network Field Engineer

Sharp Brains; Auburn (ME); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly compensation

Flexible freelance work

Job summary

Sharp Brains is seeking an experienced Network Deployment Engineer to provide onsite Smart Hands support for Cisco 9800 WLC installation and SD-WAN replacement. This freelance, ticket-based role suits engineers with hands-on enterprise network deployment experience.

The position offers flexible, project-based work with opportunities for recurring assignments based on performance. You will stage equipment, rack and cable, verify connectivity, and assist remote engineers during implementation and

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with rack and stack activities.
• Cisco WLC installation and deployment experience.
• Fiber optic and Ethernet cabling expertise.
• Basic network troubleshooting skills.
• Experience in enterprise data center or network environments.

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.

Skills

Rack & Stack

Cisco WLC deployment

Fiber & Ethernet cabling

Basic troubleshooting

Enterprise data center experience

Tools

Tech toolkit

PuTTY & TFTP

Console cable

Ethernet & crossover cables

USB/Thumb drive

Mobile hotspot/Wi‑Fi

6-foot ladder

Job description

Freelance Network Deployment Engineer (1099 Contractor)

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.

Support Model:

Ticket-Based / On-Demand (Not Full-Time)

Compensation:

Competitive Hourly Rate

Opportunity:

Potential for recurring project assignments

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.