Traveling Network Engineer
Full-Time | Field-Based | Extensive Regional and National Travel
Position Summary
We are seeking a hands-on Traveling Network Engineer to deploy, support, and improve network infrastructure at client locations. This role combines technical troubleshooting, project implementation, clear customer communication, and frequent travel. The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently in the field, coordinating with remote teams, and delivering reliable, well-documented results in varied environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Travel to client locations throughout the continental United States to install, configure, upgrade, and troubleshoot network infrastructure.
- Support overnight, weekend, and multi-day project assignments, adjusting schedules as needed to complete approved work and meet client requirements.
- Deploy and support firewalls, routers, switches, wireless access points, VPNs, structured cabling, UPS systems, and related equipment.
- Perform site surveys, network assessments, equipment replacements, cutovers, and new-site deployments.
- Handle and install network, power, and related equipment using approved lifting practices, team lifts, and mechanical assistance when required.
- Use ladders, lifts, and other approved access equipment safely when completing work in elevated or restricted areas.
- Diagnose connectivity, performance, security, wireless, DNS, DHCP, VLAN, routing, and ISP-related issues.
- Coordinate implementation activities with clients, vendors, internet service providers, project managers, and remote technical teams.
- Follow approved configurations, safety procedures, security standards, change procedures, and project scopes at every client site.
- Clearly communicate technical information, site conditions, progress, risks, and scope changes to clients and coworkers.
- Document network diagrams, configurations, asset details, test results, changes, and work performed, and ensure an effective handoff to support teams.
- Maintain tools, test equipment, safety equipment, spare hardware, and assigned inventory in a travel-ready condition.
Required Qualifications
- Three or more years of experience implementing and supporting business network environments.
- Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, subnetting, VLANs, switching, routing, NAT, DHCP, DNS, wireless networking, and site-to-site and remote-access VPNs.
- Experience with enterprise or managed-service networking platforms such as Cisco, Meraki, SonicWall, Ubiquiti, or comparable technologies.
- Ability to troubleshoot systematically using network monitoring, packet analysis, cable testing, and vendor diagnostic tools.
- Ability to read and produce accurate network diagrams and technical documentation.
- Strong customer-service, communication, organization, and time-management skills.
- Sufficient English-language proficiency to communicate technical information clearly with clients and coworkers, understand written and verbal instructions, follow safety procedures, read technical documentation, and accurately document completed work.
- Ability to work independently, make sound field decisions, and manage multiple priorities.
- Valid driver’s license, insurable driving record, and ability to meet commercial travel requirements.
- Ability to pass applicable background checks and client site-access requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in information technology, networking, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Industry certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or Meraki.
- Experience working for a managed service provider or supporting multi-site environments.
- Experience with SD-WAN, network monitoring platforms, cloud-managed networking, VoIP, and infrastructure project delivery.
Travel and Work Requirements
- Must reside within the continental United States (CONUS) and be available for frequent travel to client locations, including overnight, weekend, and multi-day assignments. Return dates may remain flexible based on project scope, client needs, or completion of assigned work.
- Ability to work in offices, network closets, server rooms, warehouses, construction areas, and other client environments, in tight spaces and/or at elevated heights.
- Physical Requirements: Must be able to occasionally lift, carry, position, and install equipment weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance. Equipment exceeding 50 pounds, including larger UPS systems and battery modules, requires a two-person lift or appropriate mechanical assistance.
- Must be able to bend, kneel, crouch, reach, climb ladders, and safely work at heights using ladders, lifts, and other approved access equipment.
- Must be able to use electric drill, screwdrivers and other tools necessary for rack installation
- PPE may be required in certain areas which may include, but not limited to safety glasses, hard hats, long sleeve shirts, steel-toed boots
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
- Company-paid travel expenses in accordance with policy.
- Training, certification, and professional development opportunities.
- Exposure to diverse technologies, environments, and implementation projects.
- A collaborative team with remote technical support while you are in the field.
Apply
Submit your rsum and a brief overview of your relevant networking and field-service experience. Please include your location, travel availability, and any current technical certifications.
We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process.
