Network Engineer

Unbox, inventory, rack, cable, and power on network and collaboration hardware — including voice routers, high-density analog gateways, compute servers, and PoE switches — across data centers and telecom closets. Assist telecom technicians with physical cross-connects between legacy terminal blocks and voice gateway ports, and test physical dial tone across facility phones, hotline/PLAR units, and paging amplifiers.

Role Overview

Client is seeking a Network Engineer to support an on-site voice and network infrastructure rollout at a regulated enterprise facility. This hands-on role involves staging and installing telecom hardware, deploying IP endpoints, and supporting the cutover of legacy analog systems to a modern voice network. The role is critical to ensuring a smooth transition of telecom infrastructure with minimal disruption to daily operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Unbox, inventory, rack, cable, and power on network and collaboration hardware — including voice routers, high-density analog gateways, compute servers, and PoE switches — across data centers and telecom closets

• Deploy physical IP phones to user desks, patch into data jacks or PoE adapters, enter activation codes, and verify phone registration on the network
• Assist telecom technicians with physical cross-connects between legacy terminal blocks and voice gateway ports, and test physical dial tone across facility phones, hotline/PLAR units, and paging amplifiers
• Execute on-site test scripts covering basic dial tone, inbound/outbound calling, feature testing (hold, transfer, conference), voicemail message-waiting indicators, and emergency line dial checks
• Maintain physical asset tracking spreadsheets (MAC addresses, serial numbers, port assignments, and desk locations) and report daily progress to the Project Manager

Required Qualifications

• Hands-on, working knowledge of structured cabling standards (CAT5e/6, RJ45, RJ11, 25-pair/50-pin RJ21 amphenol connectors)
• Ability to use basic field testing tools, including cable testers, tone generators, and test sets for analog line verification
• Basic familiarity with IP phone onboarding, LCD menu navigation, and activation code provisioning
• Basic CLI and web GUI familiarity to verify link status, interface states, and gateway port LED indicators
• Basic understanding of Power over Ethernet (PoE) and long-reach Ethernet adapters
• High proficiency in Excel/spreadsheets to accurately record serial numbers, MAC addresses, port mappings, and testing results
• Proven track record of strictly adhering to enterprise facility safety rules, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, and secure facility access protocols
• Punctual, organized, and physically capable of handling equipment movement, racking, and desk-to-desk hardware rollouts
• Strong interpersonal skills to interface courteously with on-site customer staff, facility operators, and local cabling contractors
• Ability to follow step-by-step technical instructions from remote senior engineering leads without skipping procedural safeguards
• Fluent English communication skills, both verbal and written
• Diploma or degree in Computer Systems Networking, Telecommunications Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, or equivalent field experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or a relevant network technician certification
• Vendor cabling or telecom technician certifications are an asset 

Tools & Technologies

• Enterprise IP telephony systems and analog voice gateways
• Power over Ethernet (PoE) switches and long-reach Ethernet adapters
• Structured cabling systems (CAT5e/6, RJ45/RJ11, RJ21 amphenol)
• Cable testers, tone generators, and analog test/butt sets
• Microsoft Excel for asset and inventory tracking