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Amentum

Unified Communications Engineer

Amentum, Fort George Meade, Maryland, United States

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

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: Responsibilities

Contribute technical expertise and recommendations in all Unified Communications (UC) and collaboration technologies, including 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 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 CUCM, Cisco Unified Computing Systems, Cisco Unified Border Element, Cisco Expressway, and Cisco Meeting Server. Design and manage conference management tools (e.g., VQ Conference Manager) and related solutions. Advise UC, Network, and Systems engineering teams, and cyber security experts on voice and video communications technologies, operational paradigms, 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 in 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 CUCM, Microsoft Teams (GCCH/DoD), Cisco Meeting Server, Avaya Aura, or similar. 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 and Certifications

Must have active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility. 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 expertise in CUCM, Cisco Meeting Server, UCCX/UCCE, strong networking fundamentals. Employment details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing

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