Network Field Engineer

Sharp Brains; Pikeville (KY); On-site; USD 68,880 - 110,208; Full time

Job summary

Sharp Brains is seeking a freelance Network Deployment Engineer to provide on-site support for Cisco WLC installations and related network tasks. The role operates on a ticket-based / on-demand model with competitive hourly rates and potential recurring projects.

You will stage equipment, rack and cable, verify connectivity, and support remote engineers during cutover. Candidates should have hands-on experience with WLCs, fiber and Ethernet cabling, and working in enterprise data centers or

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Skills

Rack & Stack

Cisco WLC deployment

Fiber & Ethernet cabling

Network troubleshooting

Enterprise data center experience

Job description

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

Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) installation activities.

• Position: Freelance Network Deployment Engineer
• 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