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Unified Communications Engineer - Senior

Jacobs, Fort George Meade, Maryland, United States

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Overview Your Impact:

Are you interested in using your skills to help shape the Cyber, Security, & Intel space? If so, look no further. Amentum is seeking an

UC Engineer

to join our team of passionate individuals in

Fort Meade, MD . In this role you will support challenging, mission-critical projects that make a direct impact on the Nation’s security and intelligence mission.

In support of DISA, the Intel and Cyber Division is assembling a team to support a program that provides critical network 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.

Responsibilities

Responsible for contributing technical expertise and recommendations in all Unified Communications (UC) and collaboration technologies to include large-scale conferencing and session border controllers

Lead a team of UC engineers developing a secure, scalable, and resilient UC prototype tailored for DoD use on classified networks

Serve as a technical point of contact for all UC design and engineering activities

Define architecture and interface specifications, ensuring compliance with DoD Unified Capabilities Requirements (UCR), STIGs, and other cybersecurity mandates

Integrate voice (VoIP), video conferencing, instant messaging, presence, and unified messaging solutions across IP networks

Coordinate with government stakeholders, security engineers, and network teams to ensure seamless integration with existing classified infrastructures

Develop and execute lab-based testing, proof-of-concept demonstrations, and field evaluations

Prepare and present engineering documentation, risk assessments, and status reports to both internal leadership and external government stakeholders

Work closely with other team members to design, implement, and optimize UC solutions

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including network engineers, security specialists, and system architects

Assess client needs, recommend architecture improvements, and ensure seamless communication across domains

Specialize in UC technologies such as Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM), Cisco Unified Computing Systems, Cisco Unified Border Element, Cisco Expressway, and Cisco Meeting Server

Design and manage VQ Conference Manager or other conference management tools

Advise 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 requirements

Address challenges related to data flow, security policies, and interoperability

Required Qualifications

Subject Matter Expert in UC design, Edge services, Endpoints and user management, Configuration, Troubleshooting, and Integration with other systems

Expert with Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, Outlook, and SharePoint

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical field, or equivalent work experience

Minimum 10 years of experience in IT engineering, with at least 5 years specific to UC

Demonstrated experience architecting and deploying secure UC solutions in classified or DoD environments

Understanding of Cisco IOS/IOX command line router and switch configuration as it relates to UC

Strong understanding of protocols and technologies such as SIP, RTP, SRTP, VoIP, H.323, XMPP, and TLS

Deep familiarity with UC platforms such as Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM), Microsoft Teams (GCCH/DoD), Cisco Meeting Server, Avaya Aura, or similar

Experience implementing VQCM solution

Experience implementing solutions aligned with the DoD Unified Capabilities Approved Products List (APL)

Knowledge of cybersecurity compliance frameworks including NIST SP 800-53, RMF, and DISA STIGs, as well as compliance software like ACAS

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially in briefing technical concepts to senior leadership and DoD stakeholders

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment

Ability to travel up to 20%

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with classified cloud environments (e.g., AWS Secret Region, Azure Government Secret)

Certifications: CCNP Collaboration, Microsoft Certified: Teams Administrator Associate, CISSP, Security+, or equivalent

Experience working on DoD prototype or rapid acquisition programs

Familiarity with DevSecOps, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), or CI/CD pipelines supporting UC deployment automation

Clearance Clearance Required:

Must have active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

Education & Experience Minimum Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in an IT related field

Minimum Years of Experience:

10 years

Required Certifications:

Must meet DoD 8570.01-M IAT-II or IAM-I baseline certification requirements

Preferred

Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) - Collaboration certification

Subject Matter Expert of Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM), Cisco Meeting Server, Cisco Unified Contact Center Express (UCCX) or Enterprise (UCCE)

Strong understanding of networking fundamentals, including LAN/WAN, QoS, and MPLS

Experience with Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls, particularly in relation to voice and video integration

Experience with voice gateways, SIP session border controllers, SIP trunks, and ISDN circuits

Expertise in call control protocols (SIP, SCCP, H.323)

Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Experience developing complex design documentation, IT checklists, SOPs, guides, etc.

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Pay Transparency Verbiage Amentum’s health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Eligible employees and their dependents may elect medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, and, if eligible, a deferred compensation plan and Executive Deferral Plan. Employees will also receive 17 days of vacation per year, seven paid holidays, plus floating holidays and caregiver leave. Hired applicants will be able to purchase company stock and have the opportunity to receive a performance discretionary bonus.

The base salary range for this position is

$180K to $210K . This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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