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Network Engineer support -Tampa, FL 1000974

Dexian DISYS, Tampa, FL, United States


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 handson network engineering and troubleshooting across multiple industrial and operational sites. This role is focused on physical network infrastructure, onsite deployments, and fieldbased support, rather than remoteonly network administration.

The ideal candidate is comfortable working in industrial environments, is highly selfsufficient 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 Ciscobased 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
FieldBased 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 physicallayer 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 postdeployment 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 ceilingmounted installations

Support and troubleshoot video conferencing and collaboration systems

Assist onsite users with basic networkrelated 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 changemanagement 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 handson experience in network engineering or field network support

Experience supporting industrial, manufacturing, or operational environments preferred

Proven ability to work independently in remote or nonoffice locations

Technical Skills

Stronghandson 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

CCNA

CompTIA Network+

Equal Opportunity Employer
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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