Unified Communication (UC) Engineer - Senior

Purpose and ImpactAre you interested in using your skills to help shape the Cyber Security & Intel space If so look no further. Amentum is seeking a Senior Unified Capabilities UC Engineer to join our team of passionate individuals in Ft. Meade MD. In this role you will support challenging mission-critical projects that make a direct impact on the Nations security and intelligence mission.In support of DISA the Intel and Cyber Division is assembling a team to support a program that provides critical IT capabilities to the Department of Defense. We are committed to recruiting and retaining this team for prototype development test and demonstration as well as making this team available longer term for integration deployment and sustainment as needed.Candidates interested in joining the team must be critical thinkers have a strong work ethic and be able to work independently or as a member of a team in a dynamic environment that supports a critical and rewarding mission. We value candidates who are detail-oriented while also being able to think and react quickly to emerging and unique problem sets. To be successful you must be able to rapidly adapt and learn how to operate the front and back end of new products and processes.Work Schedule 8 Hours per day Monday through FridayEssential Responsibilities The duties and responsibilities of the Senior UC Engineer include but are not limited to the followingResponsible for contributing technical expertise and recommendations in all Unified Communications UC and collaboration technologies to include large-scale conferencing and session border controllersLead a team of UC engineers developing a secure scalable and resilient UC prototype tailored for DoD use on classified networksServe as a technical point of contact for all UC design and engineering activitiesDefine architecture and interface specifications ensuring compliance with DoD Unified Capabilities Requirements UCR STIGs and other cybersecurity mandatesIntegrate voice VoIP video conferencing instant messaging presence and unified messaging solutions across IP networksCoordinate with government stakeholders security engineers and network teams to ensure seamless integration with existing classified infrastructuresDevelop and execute lab-based testing proof-of-concept demonstrations and field evaluationsPrepare and present engineering documentation risk assessments and status reports to both internal leadership and external government stakeholdersWork closely with other team members to design implement and optimize UC solutionsCollaborate with cross-functional teams including network engineers security specialists and system architectsAssess client needs recommend architecture improvements and ensure seamless communication across domainsSpecialize in UC technologies such as Cisco Unified Communications Manager CUCM Cisco Unified Computing Systems Cisco Unified Border Element and Cisco Meeting ServerDesign and manage VQ Conference Manager or other conference management toolsAdvise the UC Network and Systems engineering teams and cyber security experts on voice and video communications technologies operational paradigms and identify potential problem areas and interoperability issues.Ensure communication tools are integrated seamlessly and meet security requirementsAddress challenges related to data flow security policies and interoperabilityWork Environment Physical Demands and Mental DemandsEmployee will work in a SCIF on a daily basis.Employee may also work in a datacenter environment for specified periods of time.Minimum Requirements Knowledge Skills and AbilitiesSubject Matter Expert SME in UC design Endpoints and user management Configuration Troubleshooting and Integration with other systemsExpert with Microsoft Office applications such as Excel Word Outlook Teams and SharePoint.Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering Information Systems or related technical field or equivalent work experienceMinimum 15 years of experience in IT engineering with at least 10 years specific to UCDemonstrated experience designing architecting and deploying secure UC solutions in classified or DoD environmentsExperience with voice gateways SIP session border controllers SIP trunks and ISDN circuitsUnderstanding of Cisco IOSIOX command line router and switch configuration as it relates to UCCisco IM and Presence ServerStrong understanding of protocols and technologies such as SIP RTP SRTP VoIP H.323 XMPP TLS and PKIDemonstrated experience designing and implementing general call plan concepts.Deep familiarity with UC platforms such as Cisco Unified Communications Manager CUCM Cisco Unified Border Element CUBE and Cisco Meeting ServerExcellent written and verbal communication skills especially in briefing technical concepts to senior leadership and DoD stakeholdersAbility to work both independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environmentAbility to travel up to 20.Security Clearance Required Must have active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibilityMinimum Education Bachelors Degree in an IT related field or an additional five 5 years of Unified Communications UC Engineering experienceMinimum Years of Experience 15 fifteen years of IT engineeringarchitecture with at least 10 ten years specific to UCRequired CertificationsCisco Certified Network Professional CCNP - Collaboration certificationDoD 8570.01-M IAT-II baseline certification requirementsPreferred Qualifications Proven experience implementing VQ Conference ManagerExperience implementing solutions aligned with the DoD Unified Capabilities Approved Products List APLFamiliarity with classified cloud environments e.g. AWS Secret Region Azure Government SecretExperience working on DoD prototype or rapid acquisition programsFamiliarity with DevSecOps Infrastructure-as-Code IaC or CICD pipelines supporting UC deployment automationKnowledge of cybersecurity compliance frameworks including NIST SP 800-53 RMF and DISA STIGs as well as compliance software like ACAS TenableExperience with Cisco routers switches and firewalls in relation to troubleshooting voice and video integration issuesAbility to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholdersExperience developing complex design documentation IT checklists SOPs guides etc.Experience with Oracle SBC Cisco Event Manager scripting Cisco TCL scripting Cisco Jabber and Cisco IVR application configuration is a plusjavelinAs part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment Amentum is a drug-free workplace and requires all personnel to comply with company drug and alcohol policies as a condition of employment. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the drug screening process. Please note that this may include pre-hire screening for marijuana as well as other federally controlled substances due to Amentums role as a federal contractor and trusted partner to the US Government.Other ResponsibilitiesSafety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aidbuddy aid responsibilities participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand hisher Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read understand and implement the general and specific operational safety quality and environmental requirements of all plans procedures and policies pertaining to hisher job. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or protected veteran status. Compensation Details200000 - 250000 The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities education experience skills internal equity market data applicable collective bargaining agreements and relevant laws.Benefits OverviewOur health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings includeHealth dental and vision insurancePaid time off and holidaysRetirement benefits including 401k matchingEducational reimbursementParental leaveEmployee stock purchase planTax-saving optionsDisability and life insurancePet insuranceNote Benefits may vary based on employment type location and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement CBA the McNamara-OHara Service Contract Act SCA or other employment contracts may include different provisionsbenefits. Original Posting10052026 - Until FilledAmentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. 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