Unified Communications Engineer

This position may be filled prior to the posted deadline.  Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.  Koniag Information Technology Services (KITS), a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Unified Communications Engineer with a secret clearance to support our Army customer in Huntsville, Alabama. This position requires on-site presence in Huntsville, Alabama. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement. The Unified Communications Engineer I will be responsible for supporting the global UC/VTC network that provides Telepresence, videoconferencing, and teleconference services to Army enterprise customers worldwide. This on-site role will focus on providing engineering support for the management, configuration, installation, and maintenance of the Army Materiel Command's (AMC) state-of-the-art Unified Communications and Video Teleconferencing (UC/VTC) network. The ideal candidate will have experience with enterprise-level UC systems, video conferencing technologies, and security compliance in a DoD environment. Principal responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Provide engineering support for UC/VTC systems and infrastructure  Develop solutions to complex problems in H.323 and Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) systems  Deliver top-level support for telepresence and video conferencing technologies  Provide operational support and performance analysis of global collaborative services  Ensure supporting infrastructure is stable, reliable, and optimized  Maintain, configure, upgrade, and manage all UC/VTC infrastructure components including:  Cisco Meeting Servers  Video Communication Servers  Multipoint Control Units  Gatekeepers  Call managers  Content servers  Telepresence management suites  CODECS  UC soft-client solutions  Virtualized appliances  Evaluate Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVAs) and security-related updates  Determine security update impacts on the UC environment  Apply firmware updates and patches to mitigate identified vulnerabilities  Implement Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) as defined by AMC ISSO  Follow all security requirements including password management  Assist with and provide input for Risk Management Framework (RMF) accreditation documentation updates  Manage internal dial plans for all associated UC systems  Ensure interoperability with external organizations across DoD and Army  Work with system vendors for advanced troubleshooting  Process Return Material Authorization (RMA) requests as needed Education and Experience: Required: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience 2+ years of experience supporting UC/VTC systems and infrastructure Experience with Cisco collaboration products and technologies Background in supporting enterprise communication systems Knowledge of H.323 and SIP protocols Active secret clearance Required Skills and Competencies Experience with Cisco Meeting Servers, Video Communication Servers, or similar platforms  Knowledge of video conferencing infrastructure components and architecture  Understanding of telepresence systems and technologies  Experience configuring and maintaining UC soft-client solutions  Familiarity with virtualized communication appliances  Knowledge of security compliance requirements and vulnerability management  Experience applying firmware updates and patches to communication systems  Understanding of STIG implementation and security compliance  Ability to manage dial plans and ensure system interoperability  Experience with troubleshooting complex UC/VTC issues  Knowledge of network protocols as they relate to real-time communications  Ability to work with vendor technical support for advanced issue resolution  Experience with RMA processes and procedures  Understanding of documentation requirements for government systems  Strong problem-solving and analytical skills  Excellent communication abilities, both written and verbal  Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearances  Willingness to work on-site in Huntsville, Alabama Desired Skills and Competencies:  Cisco certifications (CCNA Collaboration, CCNP Collaboration, or similar)  Experience working with DoD or Army communication systems  Knowledge of Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes  Familiarity with DoD security requirements and compliance  Experience supporting global, distributed communication environments  Background in network engineering or administration  Knowledge of Quality of Service (QoS) as it applies to real-time communications  Experience with Session Border Controllers (SBCs)  Familiarity with cloud-based collaboration solutions  Understanding of voice and video codecs and optimization  Experience with performance monitoring and analysis tools for UC systems  Knowledge of bandwidth management for video communications  Experience supporting executive-level video conferencing needs  Background in UC system capacity planning  Familiarity with current industry trends in unified communications Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment. The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require accommodation to navigate or to apply for a position on our website, please contact Heaven Wood via e-mail at accommodations@koniag-gs.com or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodation. 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