Principal Unified Communication Engineer

Are you interested in using your skills to help shape the Cyber, Security, & Intel space? If so, look no further. Amentum is seeking an Unified Capabilities (UC) Engineer to join our team of passionate individuals in Ft. 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:

The duties and responsibilities of the UC Engineer Principal include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Responsible for contributing technical expertise and recommendations in all Unified Communications (UC) and collaboration technologies to include 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 both 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 Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM), Cisco Unified Computing Systems, Cisco Unified Border Element, Cisco Expressway, and Cisco Meeting Server
• Design and manage VQ Conference Manager or other conference management tools
• Advise the UC, Network, and Systems engineering teams, and cyber security experts on voice and video communications technologies, operational paradigms, and identify potential problem areas and interoperability issues.
• Ensure communication tools are integrated seamlessly and meet security requirements
• Address challenges related to data flow, security policies, and interoperability

Qualifications - External

Requirements:

• 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 specific to 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, TLS, and PKI
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing general call plan concepts.
• Deep familiarity with UC platforms such as Cisco Unified Communications Manager (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)
• 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%

Clearance Required:

• Must have active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in an IT related field

Minimum Years of Experience:

• 10 years

Required Certifications:

• Must meet DoD 8570.01-M IAT-II or IAM-I baseline certification requirements

Preferred:

• Experience implementing VQCM solution.
• 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
• Knowledge of cybersecurity compliance frameworks including NIST SP 800-53, RMF, and DISA STIGs, as well as compliance software like ACAS
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals, including LAN/WAN, QoS, and MPLS
• Experience with Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls, particularly in relation to voice and video integration
• Experience with voice gateways, SIP session border controllers, SIP trunks, and ISDN circuits
• Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Experience developing complex design documentation, IT checklists, SOPs, guides, etc.
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) - Collaboration certification
• Subject Matter Expert of Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM), Cisco Meeting Server, Cisco Unified Contact Center Express (UCCX) or Enterprise (UCCE)

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Pay: $240,000.00 - $275,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Unified Communications: 5 years (Required)
• IT Engineering: 10 years (Required)
• UC Engineering SME: 5 years (Required)
• Cisco Unified Call Manager: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• IAT Level II (Required)
• TS/SCI (Required)

Location:

• Fort Meade, MD 20755 (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Fort Meade, MD 20755 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $240,000 - $275,000