On-Campus Network Field Engineer - Cabling & Infra

Georgetown University; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Tuition assistance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Georgetown University is seeking a Smart Hands Engineer to provide on-the-ground support and maintenance of the university's network and telecommunications infrastructure across its campuses and international sites. The role blends field work with strategic planning to ensure reliable, secure IT services and lifecycle management of cabling and equipment.

Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 3–5 years in network or telecom infrastructure, with experience in Meraki,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field or equivalent practical experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in network or telecommunications infrastructure support.
• Experience with network monitoring tools such as Meraki, SolarWinds, or Nagios.
• Proficiency in developing and maintaining physical network equipment inventories and RMA processes.
• Strong knowledge of cabling and telecommunication standards for copper and fiber.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Network Engineering team on designing solutions for network systems.
• Develop and maintain cabling and telecommunication standards.
• Review conditions in telecommunication rooms and note issues.
• Acquire and submit quotes from IT cabling contractors.
• Manage physical network equipment inventory and RMA processes.
• Utilize network monitoring tools to identify and address failing equipment.
• Ensure all work tickets, change control, and incident management processes are followed.

Skills

Networking support

Field/onsite work

Incident management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

3-5 years network/telecom experience

Tools

Meraki

SolarWinds

Nagios

Cormant

Job description

Georgetown University is seeking a Smart Hands Engineer to provide on-the-ground support and maintenance of the university's network and telecommunications infrastructure across its campuses and international sites. The role blends field work with strategic planning to ensure reliable, secure IT services and lifecycle management of cabling and equipment.

Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 3–5 years in network or telecom infrastructure, with experience in Meraki,