Unified Communications Solution Architect

General Dynamics

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Work type
On-site
Location
Camp Springs, MD
Salary
$107,744–$126,500 / yr
Posted
82 days ago
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Confirmed live today

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Below market

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About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

General Dynamics currently has 1377 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Unified Communications Solution Architect

The Unified Communications - Solution Architect serves as a Tier3 Expert within the IT Infrastructure and Operations team, overseeing global operations for a fast-paced U.S. government contract. This role involves designing, implementing, and operating core infrastructure technologies to ensure a highly available, mission-critical collaborative environment. Key responsibilities include leading global UC initiatives, defining quality system architectures, and managing integration with various platforms. The position requires hands-on experience with Avaya, Cisco, and Polycom technologies, specifically Cisco CUCM, CMM, CMS, TMS, Expressway, Webex, and Microsoft Teams. Candidates must possess expertise in routing protocols, SIP Trunking, and QoS over MPLS and SD-WAN. The role solves complex technical challenges by providing fault isolation, performance management, and continuous improvement for enterprise-wide audio and video communication services.

What you'll do

  • Design and implement enterprise Unified Communications (UC) core infrastructure and architectures.
  • Lead the planning, securing, and forecasting of global UC initiatives and technology upgrades.
  • Integrate UC systems with multiple applications and platforms to ensure high availability.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive technical artifacts for design, standards, and implementation.
  • Design monitoring and reporting systems to measure UC service performance and quality metrics.
  • Provide real-time technical assistance and troubleshooting for UC Multimedia Operations staff.
  • Lead fault isolation and performance management processes for UC infrastructure.
  • Create training materials, whitepapers, and webinars for customers on demand.

What we're looking for

  • US Citizenship is required.
  • Must be able to obtain DHS Public Trust suitability clearance and USCIS EOD.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or related field with 12 years of experience, or a Master's degree with 10 years of experience.
  • 10+ years of related experience.
  • 7+ years of experience with Cisco Emergency Responder, Cisco Unity Connection, Cisco Presence Server, and Cisco Unified Contact Center Enterprise.
  • 5+ years of experience leading UC technology initiatives in global enterprises.
  • Skillset equivalence to Cisco CCNP Collaboration with a focus on Design and Planning.
  • Hands-on experience with Cisco CUCM, CMM, CMS, TMS, Expressway, Webex, Microsoft Teams, Polycom, and Avaya.

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