Network Engineer

Scope of ServicesThe engineer will provide onsite Smart Hands and Network Deployment support for CiscoWireless LAN Controller (WLC) installation activities.Responsibilities· Stage and prepare equipment prior to cutover activities.· Install and rack two (2) Cisco 9800 Wireless LAN Controllers (WLCs).· Perform power and network cross-connects.· Verify switchport availability and physical connectivity.· Install and connect required SFP modules, fiber patch cords, and Ethernet patchcables.· Support remote engineering teams during implementation and cutover.· Validate physical installation and connectivity.· Remove legacy WLC equipment (if applicable).· Label, pack, and prepare decommissioned equipment for return shipment.· Provide completion updates and site photographs upon request.Required Skills· Rack & Stack experience· Network cabling and fiber connectivity· Cisco WLC installation experience· Smart Hands / Remote Hands support· Basic network troubleshooting and connectivity verificationRequired Tools· Standard installation toolkit· Laptop with PuTTY and TFTP Server software installed· Console cable (USB-A to USB-B)· Four (4) Ethernet/LAN cables· One (1) crossover cable· USB/Thumb drive containing required IOS image· Internet connectivity (Hotspot, Broadband, or Wi-Fi Dongle)· 6-foot ladderDeliverables· Successful installation of Cisco 9800 WLCs· Physical connectivity verification completed· Legacy equipment removed and prepared for shipment (if applicable)· Completion report and site status update provided to the remote team