Unified Communications Engineer

Job ID 2611583Location Quantico, VA, USDate Posted 2026-04-16Category Information TechnologySubcategory Network EngineerSchedule Full-TimeShift Day JobTravel Yes - 25% of the timeMinimum Clearance Required NoneClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain SecretPotential for Remote Work ORA_ON_SITEDescriptionWe are seeking an experienced Unified Communications Engineer to architect, design, validate, and support the U.S. Marine Corps’ global Unified Communications environment, which supports more than 180,000 users worldwide. This role provides enterprise level technical leadership, defines the technology roadmap, and partners with cross functional teams to ensure mission critical voice and collaboration services remain highly available, secure, and scalable.This engineer will serve as a key contributor in designing UC capabilities, validating solutions in pre production, supporting deployments, troubleshooting high complexity issues, and delivering clear documentation and leadership ready recommendations.Job Duties Lead the design and evolution of a scalable Unified Communications architecture supporting global USMC operations Build, test, and validate UC system designs in a pre production environment to ensure resiliency, functionality, and performance prior to enterprise rollout Produce standardized documentation, implementation guides, diagrams, and technical papers Provide deep subject matter expertise to deployment and operations teams, including Tier 3 support and complex issue resolution Drive the UC technology roadmap by evaluating, piloting, and integrating new capabilities Ensure interoperability with DSN, PSTN, PSAP systems, voice firewalls, and SBC platforms Support Dell and Cisco-based server infrastructure and VMware vSphere (ESXi, vMotion, vCenter) environments Partner with leadership and program stakeholders to communicate risks, recommendations, and architectural directionQualificationsRequired Skills and Experience10+ years of experience planning, designing, implementing, and administering enterprise UC/telephony systems5+ years professional-level experience with Cisco Unified Communications, includingCisco Unified Communications Manager v15Cisco Unity ConnectionCisco Meeting ServerVG450 and VG420 gatewaysIOS voice gateways, SRST, TDM, conferencing, transcoding, CUBEExperience integrating UC systems with DSN and PSTN networksExperience with voice firewalls, SBC configuration, and PSAP integrationStrong experience with Dell/Cisco server hardware and VMware vSphere environmentsStrong understanding of TCP/IP networking and converged voice/data infrastructureExcellent technical writing, documentation, and presentation skillsStrong communication skills and ability to engage with technical and non technical Demonstrated Agile experience, with the ability to operate as a Product Owner and work closely with leadership to translate strategic objectives into actionable features and user stories.Required Security ClearanceMust be able to obtain a secret clearancePreferred Skills And ExperienceBachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related fieldCisco CCNP/CCIE Collaboration certificationAvaya ACIS/ACSS/ACE/ASTA certifications2+ years working with Avaya Aura v8/10, Communication/Session/System Manager, G450Experience with telecommunication management systems (CAIRS TMS, VoIP Discovery)Deep understanding of VoIP protocols, including SIP, RTP, and HELD