Event Solutions Engineer (Event Connectivity)

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

The Event Solutions Engineer is a networking engineer with strong project management and communication skills who will support the client, to carry out a best-in-class service in relation to design, operation and implementation of onsite and offsite networks.

The candidate must have a strong technical background, be innovative and agile, collaborate well in a team environment, and have very strong written and verbal communication skills. A successful candidate will help develop and understand requirements from internal customers and create technical solutions to improve productivity and services.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review client requests and provide technical support for the integration of IT and Network services at onsite and offsite Events.
• Coordinate all proposals and work provided by event venues, HSIA providers, ISPs, and/or 3rd party vendors.
• Deploy, test, and support (directly/remotely) Event networks, WiFi, IT Assets, IT Help Desk, and Experiential Technology.
• Deliver technical resources within the Event’s budget and schedule.
• Apply significant knowledge of industry trends and developments to improve service to our clients.
• Cultivate a network of global event resources and provide reports on vendor performance.
• Own the technical support lifecycle and be responsible for managing technical risks providing redundancy) throughout support planning and delivery.
• Communicate and enforce client IT standards; assist with creating and defining new standards as technology and scope evolves.
• 25% Travel to Event sites as needed such as hotels, convention centers, client campuses, etc. In London as well as internationally.
• Provision and deploy hardware: Cisco, Cisco Catalyst, Juniper Mist, Peplink, Aruba APs. Switches, Wireless Controllers, Routers, Access Points etc
• Document daily work via internal ticketing/tasking system.
• Troubleshooting where needed.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• 3+ Years’ Experience in network deployment. Windows, Mac, Cloud, Hardware.
• Certifications: CCNA, CCNP, or CompTIA Network+.
• Client Facing/Customer Service skills are paramount.
• Previous experience managing client expectations and troubleshooting in a fast-paced live event environment.
• Strong attention to detail, ability to multi-task, and strong organizational skills.
• Punctuality and a can-do attitude.
• Experience with IDFs, Data Centers, and office space.
• Experience with VPNs (DVMRP, GRE, IPSec/SSL VPNs).
• Experience with MAN/WAN – MPLS, SD-WAN.
• Knowledge of support for 802.1x and network segmentation.
• Familiar with patching of CAT6 cabling and Fiber Optic cabling.
• Familiarity with Live Events, Video Streaming, Audio-Visual equipment is a plus.
• Experience working as a Project Manager or Consultant is a plus.

The EOS pay range for this job is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, market data, or other laws.

#LI-GM1

#LI-Onsite

#INDNAMER

Pay Range

$90,000—$100,000 USD