Network Field Engineer

Sharp Brains; Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 55,104 - 110,208; Full time

Job summary

Sharp Brains seeks a Freelance Network Deployment Engineer for onsite work in Chicopee, MA. The role involves Cisco WLC installation, SD-WAN replacement activities, and hands-on rack and stack tasks in enterprise environments.

This is a ticket-based / on-demand engagement with competitive hourly compensation and potential recurring project opportunities. Candidates should be able to stage equipment, cabling, and coordinate with remote engineers during implementations.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Stage and prepare equipment prior to 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.
• Validate installation and troubleshoot basic connectivity issues.
• Remove and package legacy network equipment (when required).
• Provide site updates and completion photos.

Skills

Rack & Stack activities

Cisco WLC installation and deployment

Fiber optic and Ethernet cabling

Basic network troubleshooting

Experience in enterprise data center

Job description

The engineer will provide onsite Smart Hands and Network Deployment support for Cisco

Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) installation and SD WAN replacement activities.

• Position: Freelance Network Deployment Engineer
• Location: Chicopee, Massachusetts, United States
• Support Model: Ticket-Based / On-Demand (Not Full Time)
• Competitive Hourly Rate
• Potential for recurring project opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Stage and prepare equipment prior to 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
• Validate installation and troubleshoot basic connectivity issues
• Remove and package legacy network equipment (when required)
• Provide site updates and completion photos

Required Skill

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