Sr. It Engineer - Unified Communications (Uc)The Sr. IT Engineer - Unified Communications (UC) is a senior individual contributor responsible for the architecture, engineering, and operational excellence of enterprise voice, video, and collaboration platforms. This role owns the design, deployment, and ongoing support of Microsoft Teams and Cisco Unified Communications platforms, ensuring reliable, secure, and scalable communications services across global environments. The engineer serves as a technical escalation point for complex UC issues, leads modernization efforts from legacy telephony to cloud-based collaboration, and partners with Network, Security, AV, Service Desk, and business stakeholders to deliver a consistent, high-quality user experience. This position is required to report to the Somerset, NJ location on a hybrid basis.Role descriptionAs a senior IC and platform owner, this role acts as an escalation point and technical leader (without direct people management responsibility), driving UC services end-to-end from design through operations.Enterprise Unified Communications Platforms (Core Scope)Engineer, administer, and support Microsoft Teams (chat, meetings, Teams Phone, Teams Rooms) and Cisco Unified Communications platforms, including CUCM, Unity Connection, and Webex (Calling, Meetings, and collaboration services).Enterprise Voice, Telephony, and Call ControlDesign, implement, and operate enterprise telephony services across Microsoft Teams Phone and Cisco CUCM environments.Session Border Controllers (SBC), SIP, and Telecom IntegrationDeploy, configure, and operate Session Border Controllers (SBCs) supporting SIP trunking and Teams Direct Routing.Auto Attendants, Call Queues, and Contact Center EnablementDesign and maintain Microsoft Teams Auto Attendants and Call Queues aligned to business requirements.Conference Rooms, AV, and Collaboration EndpointsEngineer and support Microsoft Teams Rooms (MTR) and Cisco collaboration room technologies.Emergency Calling, Compliance, and ReliabilityImplement and maintain E911 / emergency calling capabilities across Teams and Cisco platforms (including dynamic/nomadic location where applicable).Operations, Change Management, and DocumentationExecute all UC changes through established ITIL / ITSM change management processes (ServiceNow).Automation and Continuous ImprovementLeverage PowerShell, APIs, and automation to streamline UC administration, provisioning, and reporting.Behaviors and CompetenciesCommunication: Can effectively communicate complex ideas and information to diverse audiences and can facilitate effective communication between others.Adaptability: Can proactively adapt to challenging situations, anticipate changes, and make modifications to meet the demands of changing circumstances.Self-Motivation: Can proactively seek out challenges, initiate self-development projects, and contribute to personal or professional innovative ideas.Teamwork: Can lead a team effectively, facilitating cooperation, sharing information, and ensuring that all team members are able to contribute to their full potential.Analytical Thinking: Can synthesize complex data, identify patterns, draw insights, and present findings clearly and understandably.Detail-Oriented: Can manage complex tasks or projects, identifying errors or inconsistencies, and ensuring all details are addressed, necessary corrections are made, and quality is maintained.Organization: Can effectively coordinate multiple projects, delegate tasks where appropriate, and employ advanced organizational tools and methods.Problem-Solving: Can proactively identify potential problems, initiate preventive measures, and propose and contribute to innovative solutions.Initiative: Can proactively seek out challenges, initiate projects, and contribute to innovative ideas.Technical Troubleshooting: Can proactively seek out potential technical problems, initiate preventive measures, and contribute to innovative solutions.Skill Level RequirementsAbility to simplify and effectively communicate complex problems to stakeholders across various functions and levels. - IntermediateExpertise in leveraging cloud-based platforms and services to build, deploy, and manage applications and data on the internet - IntermediateExperience in managing and maintaining computer systems and networks to ensure optimal performance and security. - IntermediateFamiliarity with tools such as Puppet, KernelCare, Tenable, and/or Tanium for automating and managing cloud environments. - IntermediateUnderstanding of directory services such as Active Directory and LDAP for efficient user and resource management. - IntermediateAbility to implement and manage DevOps practices, including continuous integration, continuous delivery, infrastructure as code, and monitoring to enhance the collaboration between development and operations teams preferred - IntermediateOther RequirementsBachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.5+ years of experience engineering and supporting enterprise Unified Communications / VoIP platforms.Hands-on experience with Cisco Unified Communications (CUCM, Unity, Webex) and Microsoft Teams.Strong understanding of SIP, RTP, call routing, QoS, and voice troubleshooting methodologies.Proven experience supporting production, business-critical collaboration environments.CertificationCisco Collaboration certifications (CCNA/CCNP Collaboration) or Microsoft Teams/Voice certifications.The estimated annual pay range for this position is $120,000- $170,000 which includes a base salary. The compensation for this position is dependent on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location and, therefore, will vary from individual to individual.
Benefits may include, but are not limited to, medical, vision, dental, 401K, and flexible spending.Equal Employment Opportunity – M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status