Network Support Engineer
- Vancouver, BC, Canada
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Network Support Engineer – Contract / On-Demand
Job Type: Freelance / Contract-Based / Ticket-Based
Work Model: On-Demand Onsite Support
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Canada & Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
Job Overview
Sharp Brains Limited is a global IT services and technical staffing company providing onsite IT support, network infrastructure, data center services, and field engineering solutions across multiple countries.
Key Responsibilities
- Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless access points.
- Diagnose and resolve LAN/WAN, Wi-Fi, TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, and VPN connectivity issues.
- Perform network hardware installation, replacement, testing, and configuration.
- Support network deployments, upgrades, rack and stack, and structured cabling activities.
- Perform onsite troubleshooting and Smart Hands tasks as directed by remote technical teams.
- Provide hardware replacement, connectivity testing, and basic network diagnostics.
- Submit service reports, photos, and other required completion evidence after each assignment.
- Follow client procedures, security requirements, and service-level expectations.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Previous experience in network support, network engineering, or IT field services.
- Knowledge of routers, switches, firewalls, wireless access points, and structured cabling.
- Understanding of LAN/WAN, VLANs, TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, and VPN technologies.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently at client sites and communicate professionally with clients and remote teams.
- Cisco, Juniper, Aruba, or Fortinet experience is an advantage.
Sharp Brains Limited is looking for skilled Network Support Engineers to provide onsite, ticket-based technical support at client locations. This is a contract-based, on-demand opportunity rather than a full-time position. Assignments will be offered according to client requirements and confirmed based on the engineer’s availability.
How to Apply
- Interested candidates should share their updated CV, current location, total networking experience, technical skills, certifications, work authorization status, contact number, and expected hourly or daily rate.
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Responsibilities
Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot network equipment and connectivity, including routers, switches, firewalls, wireless access points, and LAN/WAN services. Perform onsite deployments, hardware replacement, Smart Hands tasks, and testing, then submit service reports and completion evidence.
Requirements
Candidates should have experience in network support, network engineering, or IT field services, with knowledge of network equipment, structured cabling, and core networking technologies. Strong troubleshooting, independent onsite work, and professional communication are required; experience with Cisco, Juniper, Aruba, or Fortinet is an advantage.
Skills
- Network Support
- Network Troubleshooting
- Router Configuration
- Switch Configuration
- Firewall Configuration
- Wireless Access Points
- LAN/WAN
- VLAN
- TCP/IP
- DHCP
- DNS
- VPN
- Structured Cabling
- Network Hardware Installation
- Smart Hands Support
- Client Communication
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Categories
- Technology
- Engineering
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Network Support
- Network Engineering
- IT Field Services
- Routers
- Switches
- Firewalls
- Wireless Access Points
- LAN/WAN
- Wi-Fi
- VLAN
- TCP/IP
- DHCP
- DNS
- VPN
- Structured Cabling
- Network Deployments
- Network Upgrades
- Rack And Stack
- Smart Hands
- Hardware Replacement
- Connectivity Testing
- Service Reports
- Cisco
- Juniper
- Aruba
- Fortinet
- Onsite Support
- Ticket-Based Support
- Troubleshooting