Enterprise Systems Architect - Unified Communications

Enterprise Systems Architect - Unified Communications

Job :

Job Location s: US-MD-Andrews AFB | US-VA-Reston

Category: Telecommunications

Type: Regular Full-Time

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NETWORK ARCHITECT III

• Responsible for the design, implementation and evolution of the network and supporting systems
• Remains informed of new technical developments and trends in the industry
• Makes recommendations to management on desirable network solutions and opportunities
• Researches, evaluates and documents new products and tools
• Continually plans for the expansion of networks
• Regularly interacts with vendors for the purposes of investigating new equipment and services
• Serves as a troubleshooter on complex network problems
• Acts as a high level escalation point for Network Engineers
• Performs complex engineering, design, implementation and maintenance tasks on Unified Communications Systems
• Researches, evaluates and approves hardware and software solutions for complex problems and solutions
• Develops and reviews complex implementation plans for network/system upgrades
• Designs and documents new network elements and provides guidance to junior staff members

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Skillset/work experience equivalence to Cisco CCNP Collaboration with a focus on Design and Planning, and a minimum of 7 years of experience working within the IT field – with a focus in UC delivery mechanisms.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED BY LEVEL:

• III: 4 – 9 Years

PREFERRED

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Cisco CCNP preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Sitting for long periods
• Standing for long periods
• Ambulate throughout an office
• Ambulate between several buildings
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as required
• Repeatedly lift and carry weight up to 40 pounds
• Travel by land or air transportation 25%

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