Onsite Cisco 9800 WLC Install & Cutover Engineer

Sharp Brains Solutions

Fairmont (WV)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Sharp Brains Solutions seeks an experienced Smart Hands / Network Field Engineer to provide onsite deployment and installation support for Cisco Catalyst 9800 Wireless LAN Controllers. You will work with remote engineering teams to ensure a smooth implementation, successful cutover, and complete onsite activities.

Responsibilities include staging equipment, installing two WLCs, verifying network connectivity, and decommissioning legacy gear where applicable.

Qualifications

Hands-on experience with Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (9800 Series) deployments.
Network cabling, structured cabling, and fiber connectivity.
Basic network troubleshooting and connectivity verification.
Excellent communication skills for coordination with remote engineers.

Responsibilities

Stage and prepare all equipment before implementation.
Install and rack two Cisco Catalyst 9800 WLCs.
Complete power and network cross-connects.
Verify switch port availability and physical network connectivity.
Install and connect required SFP modules, fiber patch cords, and Ethernet patch cables.
Provide onsite Smart Hands support during implementation and cutover.
Coordinate with remote engineering teams throughout the deployment.
Validate hardware installation and end-to-end physical connectivity.
Remove and decommission legacy WLC equipment (where applicable).
Label, package, and prepare decommissioned equipment for return shipment.
Capture site photographs and provide completion updates upon request.