Cisco Telecommunications Engineer

Company: Gridiron IT
Location: Sterling
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

GridIron IT is seeking a Cisco Telecom Engineer to support a DEA contract in Sterling, VA. Work Arrangement: Hybrid - 2 days a week.

Responsibilities
---Complex engineering and/or analytical tasks and activities associated with one or more technical areas within the telecom function, to include network design, engineering, implementation, or operations/user support
---Managing projects and assigning tasks as required for new technologies and features
---Collaborating with Team members to ensure smooth and reliable fulfillment of business objectives and processes
---Working with executive team members, decision makers, and stakeholders to define business requirements and systems goals, and to identify and resolve business systems issues
---Designing and deploying new applications and enhancements to existing applications, software, and operating systems associated with telecommunication
---Performing cost-benefit and return on investment analyses for proposed systems to aid management in making implementation decisions
---Conducting research on software and systems products to justify recommendations and to support purchasing efforts
---Gauging the effectiveness and efficiency of existing systems, and developing and implementing strategies for improving or further leveraging these systems
---Creating and maintaining documentation as it relates to system configuration, mapping, processes, and service records
---Ensure compatibility and interoperability of in-house computing systems
---Coordinating and performing in-depth tests, including end-user reviews, for modified and new systems
---Monitoring and testing system performance; preparing and delivering system performance statistics and reports

Qualifications
---Have a solid background with Telecommunications
---The ability to ensure the stability, integrity, and efficient operation of the network systems that support core organizational functions
---The ability to apply proven communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to help identify, communicate, and resolve issues to maximize the benefit of IT systems investments
---The ability to support large Unified Communication cluster with over 100+ end devices and users
---Demonstrate concern and respect for others in all interactions, and inspire confidence and trust
---Excellent oral and written communication and listening skills
---Demonstrate proven analytical and creative problem-solving abilities
---The ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks under pressure
---BS/BA in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Information Technology, Mathematics, or related discipline is required
---Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in the field
---Certification and/or equivalent experience with:
---Certified CCNA/CCNP: Cisco-Enterprise 11.5 UCM, 12.5 UCCX, FINESSE, UCCX Editor Cisco CIMC Version: 4.1(1g) and 11.5 UNITY Voice Mail service, and 8861 Cisco Phones
---Required Plus: VM Ware ESXi 33.4, Guest OS: RED HAT Enterprise, Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2, and CentOS 7

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