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Network Engineer - Field Support
Employment Type: Contract (with possible extension)
Location: Central Florida (Primary office location is Riverview; field travel required)
Work Model: Predominantly onsite (typically 3 days/week; may increase to 5 based on operational needs)
Position Overview
We are seeking a
Network Engineer - Field Support to provide hands on network engineering and troubleshooting across multiple industrial and operational sites. This role is focused on
physical network infrastructure, onsite deployments, and field based support, rather than remote only network administration.
The ideal candidate is comfortable working in
industrial environments, is highly self sufficient in the field, and brings strong experience with
Cisco networking technologies, firewall platforms, and onsite troubleshooting.
Environment & Scope
- Support multiple facilities including industrial plants and operational sites
- Facilities vary from clean, modern buildings to harsh industrial and mining environments
- Heavy Cisco based network environment, including:
- Cisco switches and routers
- Cisco wireless access points
- Check Point firewalls
- Poly video conferencing systems
- Work closely with an internal team and a Managed Service Provider (MSP)
Key Responsibilities
Field Based Network Support
- Perform onsite network troubleshooting, maintenance, and hardware replacement
- Conduct structured cabling cleanup, cable management, and labeling
- Replace aging or failed switches and network hardware
- Inspect wiring, validate connectivity, and resolve physical layer issues
- Configure and deploy new network infrastructure to replace legacy equipment
Network Engineering & Operations
- Engineer, configure, and deploy routers, Layer 2/Layer 3 switches, firewalls, and WLAN infrastructure
- Troubleshoot complex issues involving routing, switching, wireless, and firewall functionality
- Perform post deployment testing to ensure network availability and performance
- Monitor and analyze network performance metrics such as latency, throughput, packet loss, and jitter
Wireless & Collaboration Support
- Replace and deploy wireless access points, including ceiling mounted installations
- Support and troubleshoot video conferencing and collaboration systems
- Assist onsite users with basic network related troubleshooting and connectivity issues
Documentation, Standards & Collaboration
- Develop and maintain network documentation, including diagrams, configurations, and operational runbooks
- Follow established architecture standards, security baselines, and change management processes
- Collaborate with internal teams, MSP partners, and vendors to resolve issues and deliver projects
- Coordinate daily activities and prioritize tasks across multiple sites
Required Qualifications
Education
- Associate degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred (or equivalent experience)
Experience
- 5+ years of hands on experience in network engineering or field network support
- Experience supporting industrial, manufacturing, or operational environments preferred
- Proven ability to work independently in remote or non office locations
Technical Skills
- Stronghands on experience with:
- Cisco routing and switching
- Cisco wireless infrastructure
- Check Point firewalls
- WAN, LAN, and WLAN technologies
- Experience replacing, deploying, and validating onsite network hardware
- Familiarity with VoIP and video conferencing platforms
- Ability to perform packet captures, log analysis, and structured troubleshooting
Preferred Certifications
Dexian stands at the forefront of Talent + Technology solutions with a presence spanning more than 70 locations worldwide and a team exceeding 10,000 professionals. As one of the largest technology and professional staffing companies and one of the largest minority-owned staffing companies in the United States, Dexian combines over 30 years of industry expertise with cutting-edge technologies to deliver comprehensive global services and support.
Dexian connects the right talent and the right technology with the right organizations to deliver trajectory-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals. To learn more, please visit .
Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
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