Network Field Engineer ~ Dispatch

Field Engineer (Cisco WLC 9800) | Onsite Dispatch | San Diego, CA | $28/hrLocation: San Diego, California, United States (Onsite)Job Type: Contract / Freelance (Dispatch – On-Demand)Rate: $28/HourEngagement: Ticket-Based (No Guaranteed Hours)Role OverviewWe are hiring a skilled Field Engineer / Network Engineer / IT Support Engineer for onsite dispatch-based assignments in San Diego, CA. This role focuses on Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) deployments, requiring strong hands-on experience in network installation, structured cabling, and field support.Key ResponsibilitiesPerform rack & stack installations and structured cablingInstall Cisco 9800 Wireless LAN Controllers (2 per site)Execute fiber optic connectivity, SFP installation, and patching (fiber & Ethernet)Handle power/network cross-connections and validate switchportsStage equipment prior to cutover activitiesSupport remote teams during cutover and validate deploymentsTroubleshoot onsite connectivity and physical layer issuesDecommission legacy WLC devices and manage packing & return logisticsProject ScopeOnsite dispatch / on-demand assignments (ticket-based)Typically 1 site per day (small to medium sites)Weekend availability required for larger deploymentsRequired SkillsStrong hands-on experience in network deployment & field supportExperience with Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers (WLC 9800 preferred)Expertise in fiber optics, SFP modules, and structured cablingKnowledge of rack & stack and switchport validationUnderstanding of LAN/WAN networking fundamentalsAbility to work independently in onsite environmentsTools & EquipmentMust Have:Console cableMobile hotspotLabel makerRack mounting toolsReimbursable:SFP modulesFiber patch cordsEthernet patch cablesIdeal Candidate ProfileField Engineer / Network Engineer / Deployment Engineer / Deskside SupportExperience in datacenter support, onsite IT deployments, or network rolloutsComfortable with a flexible, dispatch-based work model