Network Infrastructure Field Engineer, Site Coordinator (Travel Required)
Network Infrastructure Field Engineer / Site Operations Coordinator
Location: Atlanta-based preferred (frequent U.S. travel required)
Employment: W-2 (hourly), 12-month contract.
Not open to third party recruiters.
About the Role
TekStream Solutions is seeking a Network Infrastructure Field Engineer / Site Operations Coordinator to support large-scale network deployments and operations across multiple supply chain facilities. This is a long-term (one year), W-2 contract role, eligible for benefits.
This role works closely with the Senior Lead Network Engineer responsible for national distribution center infrastructure, supporting the execution of network buildouts, facility readiness, infrastructure validation, and ongoing operational health across distribution centers and manufacturing facilities.
The position is highly hands-on and field-oriented. The engineer will travel to sites across the United States to support milestones such as site surveys, construction coordination, network installation validation, and operational readiness checks.
This role blends networking fundamentals, construction coordination, vendor management, and field execution. The successful candidate will initially shadow the senior network lead, learning the environment and processes before gradually taking ownership of site visits and coordination activities.
The work spans greenfield builds, facility retrofits, and operational support, supporting both newly constructed and existing supply chain facilities.
What You'll Do
Support the delivery and operational readiness of network infrastructure across distribution centers and supply chain facilities, including:
Site Deployment & Infrastructure Validation
Participate in site visits and facility walkthroughs including
Box walks
Network readiness and sign-off reviews
Validate network installations including switches, access points, cabling, patching, and MDF room configuration
Ensure network rooms and infrastructure meet operational standards and cleanliness requirements
Assist in final network readiness sign-offs prior to facility go-live
Field Coordination & Vendor Management
Coordinate with external partners including
security installation vendors
AV installation teams
construction contractors
Assist with scheduling and coordination of installation activities
Facilitate vendor access and support technical questions during field work
Track installation milestones and ensure vendors meet network deployment requirements
Internal Stakeholder Coordination
Work with internal teams including
Cloud operations
Systems teams
Security teams
Industrial development and construction
Participate in design review sessions to capture networking and infrastructure requirements
Coordinate with internal teams supporting connected systems such as warehouse management platforms and operational infrastructure
Operational Support & Facility Health Checks
Conduct routine site visits to existing distribution centers
Perform network infrastructure health checks and operational assessments
Assist with troubleshooting or coordinating resolution of network-related incidents
Support network refresh projects and infrastructure upgrades
Documentation & Process Improvement
Maintain site readiness checklists and infrastructure validation scorecards
Document network infrastructure layouts and operational procedures
Help refine site readiness checklists and operational standards as the program evolves
This role involves frequent travel to facilities across the United States.
Typical travel expectations may include
Weekly travel ranging from 1 to 4 days
Site visits to distribution centers and supply chain facilities nationwide
Occasional travel to manufacturing facilities and support centers
The role is best suited for someone comfortable operating in field environments and construction sites.
Required Qualifications
3–7+ years of experience in network infrastructure, IT operations, or field network support
Solid understanding of networking fundamentals
Experience working with enterprise network hardware (switches, APs, firewalls, structured cabling)
Familiarity with Fortinet, Juniper, or similar enterprise networking platforms
Experience supporting network installations or infrastructure deployment projects
Ability to read or interpret infrastructure diagrams or construction drawings
Strong organizational and coordination skills
Comfortable working directly with vendors, contractors, and field teams
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Willingness to travel frequently
Nice to Have (Not Required)
Experience supporting distribution centers, manufacturing facilities, or large operational sites
Exposure to construction environments or low-voltage cabling projects
Familiarity with Procore or construction management platforms
Experience with Juniper Mist or Fortinet networking platforms
Industrial engineering or facilities infrastructure exposure
Experience supporting warehouse management systems or supply chain infrastructure environments
What Success Looks Like
In the first 3–6 months, the engineer will:
Shadow the senior network lead across multiple site visits
Learn operational processes, facility standards, and vendor coordination workflows
Become familiar with network readiness checklists and site validation processes
Build relationships with internal teams and field partners
Why TekStream
TekStream Solutions is a consulting services organization supporting enterprise infrastructure initiatives across cloud, network, and platform technologies. Our teams work directly alongside client engineering organizations to deliver real-world infrastructure solutions in complex environments.
We value professionals who are adaptable, collaborative, and comfortable solving problems in dynamic operational environments.
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