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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/Hour
Engagement: Ticket-Based (No Guaranteed Hours)
Role Overview:
We 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 Responsibilities:
- Perform rack & stack installations and structured cabling
- Install 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 switchports
- Stage equipment prior to cutover activities
- Support remote teams during cutover and validate deployments
- Troubleshoot onsite connectivity and physical layer issues
- Decommission legacy WLC devices and manage packing & return logistics
- Project ScopeOnsite dispatch / on-demand assignments (ticket-based)
- Typically 1 site per day (small to medium sites)
- Weekend availability required for larger deployments
Required Skills:
- Strong hands-on experience in network deployment & field support
- Experience with Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers (WLC 9800 preferred)
- Expertise in fiber optics, SFP modules, and structured cabling
- Knowledge of rack & stack and switchport validation
- Understanding of LAN/WAN networking fundamentals
- Ability to work independently in onsite environments
- Tools & Equipment
Must Have:
- Console cable
- Mobile hotspot
- Label maker
- Rack mounting tools
Reimbursable:
SFP modules
Fiber patch cords
Ethernet patch cables
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- Field Engineer / Network Engineer / Deployment Engineer / Deskside Support
- Experience in datacenter support, onsite IT deployments, or network rollouts
- Comfortable with a flexible, dispatch-based work model