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# Senior Collaboration & Network Engineering

- **Company:** Zachary Piper
- **Location:** Scott Air Force Base, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $160,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Spanning Tree Protocols, VoIP, Linux, DevOps, Github, H.323 Protocol, Instant Messaging Technology, Session Initiation Protocols, Media Gateway Control Protocol (MGCP), Windows Servers, Network Architecture, Routing, Public Switched Telephone Networks, Virtualization Technology, Scripting, Hardware Infrastructure, Api Design, Firewall Services Module, Docker
- **Published:** August 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9083721/senior-collaboration-network-engineering

## About the Role

* 8+ years of experience supporting enterprise networking and unified communications environments.
 * CCNP Collaboration, CCIE Collaboration, or equivalent advanced networking certification preferred.
 * Extensive experience with call management platforms, instant messaging and presence solutions, voice gateways, SIP, H.323, MGCP, PSTN connectivity, CUBE, and enterprise UC environments.
 * Advanced knowledge of routing and switching, Layer 1 and Layer 2 networking, spanning tree, firewall policies, lifecycle management, Linux and Windows Server administration, virtualization, Docker, GitHub, and API-driven automation.

## Description

Piper Companies is seeking a Senior Collaboration & Network Engineer to support a leading organization within the defense and government technology sector. The Senior Collaboration & Network Engineer will serve as a trusted technical advisor responsible for enterprise collaboration platforms, network infrastructure, security initiatives, and critical communication systems within a highly secure environment. The Senior Collaboration & Network Engineer ust be onsite 4 a days a week at Scott Air Force Base IL., * Lead technical engagements involving enterprise networking, unified communications, security, and infrastructure modernization initiatives.

 * Provide advanced troubleshooting and escalation support for complex routing, switching, voice, and collaboration technologies.
 * Design, implement, and optimize highly available network and communications solutions while driving operational excellence.
 * Develop automation and orchestration solutions using APIs, scripting, and DevOps methodologies to increase efficiency.
 * Mentor technical teams, create documentation, and deliver knowledge transfer for long-term customer success.


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