VOIP Engineer

• Work as part of a collaborative, multidiscipline team in support of U.S. Government and provide technical expertise in the field of network engineering and VOIP. Possesses a mix of technical skills in networking (TCP/IP, QoS, LAN/WAN), VoIP protocols (SIP, RTP, H.323), and platforms (Cisco, Asterisk, 3CX), alongside soft skills like problem-solving, communication, and troubleshooting using tools like Wireshark for complex call routing, security (SBCs, TLS), and cloud integration to design, implement, and maintain voice systems.

• Strong background designing and implementing Local and Wide Area Networks (LAN/WAN).
• Advanced knowledge of TCP/IP Networking.
• Advanced experience with Voice and Video technologies (engineering vs implementation).
• Experience configuring and trouble-shooting LAN Switches, Routers, and Firewalls and VPN concentrators.
• Ability to convey technical designs, ideas and results to non-technical audiences and provide briefings to high-level government personnel.
• Experience in authoring documents (reports, briefings, etc,) to support customer missions.
• Demonstrated ability to apply the engineering design process to discover innovative methods to solve technical problems and meet client requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

SECURITY REQUIREMENT: TS/SCI with Poly EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• BS Information Systems or in another Management or IT field with emphasis on project management or equivalent experience.
• Desired Certifications:

• CISCO Video, Polycom, or equivalent certification.
• One of the following certifications: CCNP, CCNA, CCIE, MCSE, * 8+ years of related experience.

• 7+ years of relevant experience designing communications systems.
• Strong background in Microsoft Systems Engineering and providing support to those systems.
• Strong knowledge of virtualization products with a focus on Hyper-V.
• Proficiency in scripting languages with a focus on PowerShell.
• Experience with McAfee product suite.
• Demonstrated capacity to understand and communicate technical ideas, concepts, and thoughts across multiple technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to independently determine and develop approach to solutions. Must have knowledge of Cisco Routing and Switching, and network architecture planning.
• Must have knowledge of remote administration and secure Virtual Private Networking.
• Must understand commercial encryption standards and their application in IP networking.
• Must have knowledge of VPN technologies, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, IP Multicasting
• Must have knowledge of voice and video solutions to include Cisco, Polycom, and Avaya configuration management and endpoint management including SIP and H.323 protocols.
• Must have strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent analysis and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as within small and large groups.
• Capable of preparing and presenting briefings.
• Experience with Microsoft Office product line, including Microsoft Access; experience with Lotus Notes
• Ability to travel as needed.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of Cisco and PolyCom VTC technology.
• An understanding of Private Branch Exchange telephony.
• An ability to navigate and configure Linux operating systems.
• An understanding of wired data transport mediums to include Category 5e/6 and fiber optics.
• Prior deployment to foreign field areas in support of customer mission.
• Prior experience communicating official traffic in the customer Electronic Messaging System (EMS).
• Familiar with military communications.
• Familiar with satellite and wireless communication.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Physical requirements may include, but are not limited to, lifting, ascending, and descending stairs, climbing, extended sitting or standing, to various degrees. Valiant Integrated Services is an employer who hires in accordance with applicable state and federal law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in compliance with those laws.