Structured Cabling Network Engineer

Beyond SOF; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Beyond SOF in Richmond, VA is seeking a Structured Cabling Network Engineer for an onsite role. You will design, install, and maintain large-scale data/voice networks while troubleshooting, monitoring, and optimizing performance across multiple sites.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in multi-site networks, experience with fiber, MPLS, VoIP and 5G, and can coordinate with vendors. Strong communication and documentation skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in installation, maintenance and support of large, multi-site networks.
• Experience with wire-line and wireless networks, fiber optics, T1, DS-3, MPLS, cellular techs, VoIP and 5G.
• Strong communication and documentation skills for internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot major/minor network failures and monitor performance.
• Engineer, install, and manage data/voice cabling across sites.
• Evaluate network capacity and optimize system performance.
• Coordinate with vendors and validate network billing.
• Support standard office tools (MS Teams, Word, Excel, Visio).

Skills

Network engineering

Troubleshooting

Monitoring

Cabling (Data/Voice)

Performance analysis

Vendor coordination

TCP/IP

Wireshark

Nmap

Traceroute

MS Office

Tools

Fluke Versiv

netAlly AirCheck G3

netAlly NXG

iperf3

Wireshark

nmap

traceroute

Job description

Role : Structured Cabling Network Engineer

Location: Richmond, VA (Onsite) Need candidate within 2hrs drivable distance

Rate: $50/hr C2C

Interview Mode: Both Web Cam and In Person Interview

• Local Richmond, VA candidates required due to onsite requirement
• Candidates must possess a clean driving record (this will be verified) as their job involves field work within the state of VA, driving either a leased or a state vehicle
• Candidates must maintain insurance coverage during this engagement (this will be verified)
• Candidate must be able to pay for room/board while travelling - to be reimbursed by VDOT. Gas card provided for gas only
• Travel may include some overnights, with notice
• ONSITE interviews strongly preferred

The client is seeking an IT professional to provide network services;

• Troubleshooting
• Monitoring
• Engineering
• Cabling (Data/Voice)
• Evaluating performance
• Optimizing system performance

for the Information Technology department. Which at times, may require statewide travel with an occasional overnight stay to perform work.

The selected candidate will design, direct, review, implement, improve, engineer, and cable (network/voice). The selected candidate will work with vendors to develop and implement solutions, develop policies and guidelines, troubleshoot major/minor network failures, analyze network capacity, manage vendor relationships, support agreements, and validate network billing related to all aspects of the network based on Network and Telecommunications standards and best practices.

Experience in network engineering to include analysis of network requirements, performance for a large-scale network. Experience in data and telecommunications to include installing, testing, and inspecting deployed data communications systems. Experience installing, migrating, and supporting critical, multi-site networks a plus.

The selected candidate will coordinate and interact with multiple vendors for problem resolution and diagnosing networking issues. Knowledge of wireline and wireless communications technologies and standards, including fiber optics, T1, DS-3, MPLS, cellular / 5g, CDMA, TDMA, VoIP, TCP/IP, UDP, ICMP, IP networking concepts (subnetting, routing).

The selected candidate will manage all phases of network installation and administration; to research and document communications technologies, topologies, and trends. The selected candidate should be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with internal and external customers. Proficiency using MS Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. With an excellent working knowledge of LAN, WAN, WAP, Cradle Point / NetCloud, and cabling standards. Skill Required / Desired Amount Experience Experience in data and telecommunications to include installing, testing and inspecting deployed communications systems. Required 5 Years Experience in Installation, maintain and support of critical, multi-site networks. Required 5 Years Knowledge of wire-line and wireless, including fiber optics, T1, DS-3, MPLS, cellular technologies, CDMA, TDMA, VoIP, 5G, TCP/IP, UDP,ICMP,IP Networks Required 5 Years Working knowledge of networking tools, such as; Fluke Versiv with light meter, netAlly AirCheck G3, netAlly nXG, iperf3, nmap, wireshark, traceroute, Highly desired 2 Years Intermediate skills in using Microsoft Office products, Outlook, Word, Excel and Visio. Highly desired 1 Years Experience testing copper and fiber Required 1 Years