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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","company":"Sharp Brains Solutions","rawCompany":"sharp brains solutions","city":"McKenzie","state":"TN","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-05-04T08:35:09.738Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1244.00","title":"Network and Computer Systems Administrators","slug":"network-and-computer-systems-administrators"},{"code":"15-1231.00","title":"Computer Network Support Specialists","slug":"computer-network-support-specialists"},{"code":"15-1241.00","title":"Computer Network Architects","slug":"computer-network-architects"}],"industries":[{"code":"517111","title":"Wired Telecommunications Carriers","slug":"wired-telecommunications-carriers"},{"code":"238990","title":"All Other Specialty Trade Contractors","slug":"all-other-specialty-trade-contractors"},{"code":"238210","title":"Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors","slug":"electrical-contractors-and-other-wiring-installation-contractors"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Network Field Engineer","description":"Field Engineer (Cisco WLC 9800) | Onsite Dispatch | Carroll, Iowa, United States | $28/hrLocation: Carroll, Iowa, United States (Onsite)Job Type: Contract / Freelance (Dispatch – On-Demand)Rate: $30/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. 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