Implementation Engineer

Job Summary

A leading global supply chain and logistics provider is seeking a remote, travel-ready Network Implementation Engineer for a hands-on field deployment role. In this critical technical position, you will lead on-site network infrastructure projects across North American logistics facilities-handling physical racking and stacking, coordinating cabling contractors, and deploying pre-configured Cisco switches.

Responsibilities

• Field Hardware & Network Deployment
• Physically mount, rack, stack, and activate network equipment-specifically Cisco switches-at warehouse facilities.
• Execute "rip-and-replace" operations on legacy switch hardware as well as new "greenfield" site setups.
• Work off-hours, nights, and weekends to complete switch cutovers without disrupting active facility operations.
• On-Site Coordination & Vendor Management
• Manage and coordinate on-site cabling contractors to ensure infrastructure meets standards.
• Obtain hardware quotes and generate Purchase Orders (POs) for network infrastructure components.
• Clock out and return of infrastructure equipment during site closures or decommissionings.
• Activation & Troubleshooting
• Create required Service Requests to engage global support/configuration teams (e.g., Manila) for live hardware activation.
• Perform real-world physical and layer-1/2 troubleshooting, including cabling issues, line faults, and port connectivity verification.
• Documentation & Standards
• Maintain clear and concise network documentation and site topologies using Visio or similar diagramming tools.
• Ensure all site hardware deployments strictly adhere to corporate IT standards.
• Communication
• Communicate project status clearly with internal operations, remote engineering teams, and external vendors.

Qualifications

• Experience & Technical Skills
• 10+ years of hands-on experience in data networking and physical network infrastructure.
• Cisco Switch Hardware Expertise: Proven experience with physical racking, mounting, cabling, and port-level activation of Cisco switches.
• Physical & Layer-1 Troubleshooting: Strong ability to diagnose real-world connectivity issues, cabling run faults, and port link failures.
• Documentation Tools: Advanced proficiency with Visio or similar flowcharting/diagramming software.
• Physical & Travel Requirements
• Travel: Willingness to travel 40-50%+ across North America (US and Canada).
• Physical Capability: Willing and able to perform physical labor (racking heavy hardware, running cables, working on lifts/racks).
• Schedule Flexibility: Willingness to work night and weekend shifts to accommodate cutover windows at 24/7 logistics facilities.
• Autonomy: Strong self-direction and ability to work independently in the field without daily on-site supervision.
• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Randstad Digital welcomes people of all abilities and wants to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants.

Pay & Benefits

• Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.
• Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).