IT Network Engineer

1. On-Site Inspection & Client Communication • Drive to residential client locations (villas, townhouses, apartments) across the UAE in a company-provided vehicle. • Conduct thorough on-site Wi-Fi signal audits, dead-zone assessments, and structural cabling inspections. • Listen to client pain points and clearly explain technical Wi-Fi/CCTV issues in plain, professional English. 2. Live On-Site Quoting & Solution Design • Design tailored networking setups on the spot based on property layout, wall density, and client needs. • Calculate hardware, cabling, and labor costs to present clear, immediate quotes to the client before starting work. 3. Wi-Fi & CCTV Installation & Configuration • Multi-Brand Hardware Setup: Configure, mount, and optimize routers, Mesh Wi-Fi systems, Access Points (APs), network switches, and patch panels across diverse brands (e.g., Ubiquiti UniFi, TP-Link Deco/Omada, ASUS, Linksys, Netgear, MikroTik). • CCTV Systems: Install, cable, and configure IP CCTV camera systems, NVRs, and mobile app monitoring for residential properties. • Network Cabling: Pull, terminate, patch, and test CAT6/CAT6A Ethernet cables neatly through existing conduits or trunking. • Optimization: Perform channel width adjustments, seamless roaming setup, and dead-zone elimination. 4. Job Completion & Client Handover • Walk the customer through the completed setup, test internet speeds (SSID/bandwidth verification in every room), and confirm CCTV live feeds on their smartphones. • Ensure all work areas are left clean, tidy, and professionally presented. 1. Mandatory Qualifications & Prerequisites • Valid UAE Driving License: Manual or Automatic (Essential for driving to villas/apartments across Dubai & UAE). • Language Proficiency: Fluent Spoken & Written English (Crucial for direct homeowner communication, setting clear expectations, and explaining quotes). • Education: High school diploma, technical diploma, or equivalent hands-on trade training in IT / Telecommunications / Electronics. • Visa Status: Valid UAE Resident Visa or Transferable Visa. 2. Hands-On Technical Skills Wi-Fi & Multi-Brand Networking • Multi-Brand Configuration: Ability to set up, bridge, and troubleshoot routers, access points (APs), and mesh systems across major brands: • Ubiquiti UniFi (USG, Dream Machine, APs, Controller software) • TP-Link (Deco Mesh, Omada systems) • ASUS, Linksys, Netgear, MikroTik, Cisco Small Business • Network Protocol Knowledge: Deep understanding of DHCP, Static IPs, PPPoE (local ISP configurations for e& / Etisalat and du ), Subnetting, Port Forwarding, and DNS. • Wi-Fi Optimization: Signal analysis (channel overlap, 2.4GHz vs 5GHz/6GHz band steering, wall penetration issues, seamless roaming). CCTV & Cabling Infrastructure • IP CCTV Setup: Mounting and configuring IP cameras, Network Video Recorders (NVRs), motion sensitivity, and remote smartphone monitoring apps. • Physical Cabling & Termination: CAT6 / CAT6A cable pulling, RJ45 crimping, wall jack patching, cable tracing, and neat trunking. 3. On-Site Commercial & Client Skills Because this technician will be acting as your frontline salesperson and installer , they need strong commercial awareness: • On-Site Estimating & Quoting: Ability to assess a home's layout, calculate total materials/labor on the spot, and confidently present a clear price quote before starting the job. • Customer Service & Consultation: Friendly, professional demeanor when entering high-end residential homes (villas/townhouses). • Upselling Ability: Capacity to identify add-on opportunities during an inspection (e.g., adding an outdoor access point for the garden, or extra CCTV coverage for a garage). 4. Experience Level • 1 to 3+ years of direct field experience in residential/SMB network installations, low-voltage cabling, or home automation in the UAE. • Proven track record of working independently without constant supervisor oversight.