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What you’ll be doing...Verizon is seeking Unified Communications Engineers to support UC Engineering and Operational support on the US Navy NMCI UC Infrastructure. The Unified Communication Engineer will serve as subject matter expert OPS support and Service Delivery within Navy Enterprise VoIP, VTC and general Unified Collaboration support. Candidate will utilize a broad knowledge of unified communications, network, server, and telecommunications to design, configure, implement and troubleshooting of Navy’s unified communications systems and applications. Responsibilities include Tier III resolution and support Tier IV, varying implementation projects, troubleshooting and resolving problems.
Responsibilities will include:
Working as part of UC Team to maintain enterprise Cisco voice, video, presence systems.
Understanding the codecs, protocols of Cisco and Ribbon technologies.
Implementing of Cisco / Ribbon gateways.
Helping with basic Network troubleshooting.
Creating, maintaining and updating documentation of voice/video systems.
Supporting IP communication networks in operations.
Mentoring and developing junior personnel.
You’ll need to have:
Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience.
Four or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through work experience and/or military experience.
Active Secret Security Clearance or the ability to obtain it.
Located near a NAVY base (i.e. San Diego or Norfolk, etc)
DOD 8570 Compliant - Security+
Federal Gov or Military Agency experience in Telecom space
Cisco CCNP Collaboration / Ribbon Technologies (preferred) or related experience
Four or more years of in-depth experience supporting Cisco and Ribbon UC and Collaboration Product Suite
Experience with Cisco Unified Call Manager (CUCM), Cisco Unity Connection Server,
Cisco Video Communication Server (VCS), Cisco Telepresence MCU Chassis, Cisco
Meeting Server (CMS) CUCM IM and Presence Services, Cisco Unified Attendant, Cisco
Emergency Responder, Cisco Prime, Cisco Telepresence Management (TMS)
Experience with Session Border Controllers, Ribbon SBC / RAMP / Analytics
Proven experience and solid understanding of SIP and PRI circuits
Even better if you have one or more of the following:
Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science/Information technology.
Strong knowledge of networking principles
Excellent testing and troubleshooting skills
Strong verbal and written communication
Exceptional documentation skills to clearly articulate technical designs, issues and constraints, procedures and network assessments.
If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every “even better” qualification listed above.
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Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.
Benefits and CompensationOur benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. From health and wellness benefit options including: medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance, identity theft protection, pet insurance and group home & auto insurance. We also offer a matched 401(k) savings plan, up to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year, paid parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we’ve got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. Depending on the role, employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, allowances, etc. Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, which grows with additional service. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.
The salary will vary depending on your location and confirmed job-related skills and experience. This is an incentive based position with the potential to earn more. For part-time roles, your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours.The annual salary range for the location(s) listed on this job requisition based on a full-time schedule is: $109,500.00 - $209,000.00.Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience.
- Four or more years of relevant experience.
- Active Secret Security Clearance or the ability to obtain it.
- Located near a NAVY base (e.g., San Diego or Norfolk).
- DOD 8570 Compliant - Security+.
- Federal Government or Military Agency experience in the Telecom space.
- Four or more years of in-depth experience supporting Cisco and Ribbon UC and Collaboration Product Suite.
- Experience with Cisco Unified Call Manager (CUCM).
- Experience with Cisco Unity Connection Server.
- Experience with Cisco Video Communication Server (VCS).
- Experience with Cisco Telepresence MCU Chassis.
- Experience with Cisco Meeting Server (CMS).
- Experience with CUCM IM and Presence Services.
- Experience with Cisco Unified Attendant.
- Experience with Cisco Emergency Responder.
- Experience with Cisco Prime.
- Experience with Cisco Telepresence Management (TMS).
- Experience with Session Border Controllers and Ribbon SBC/RAMP/Analytics.
- Proven experience and solid understanding of SIP and PRI circuits.
- Cisco CCNP Collaboration / Ribbon Technologies or related experience.
- Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science/Information Technology.
- Strong knowledge of networking principles.
- Excellent testing and troubleshooting skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication.
- Exceptional documentation skills.
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