VolP & Unified Communications Specialist

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Scott Air Force Base, IL
48K-87K Annually
Mid level
Information Technology • Software
The Role
The position involves troubleshooting and supporting network telecommunications, primarily focusing on voice and video services. Responsibilities include monitoring systems, maintaining devices, conducting training for new technicians, and working in a 24/7 environment. Shift work, including nights and weekends, is required.
Summary Generated by Built In

Our customer, Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), acts as the provider of Defense Information System Network (DISN) services to the department of Defense (DoD) and other government organizations. The core telecommunications capabilities supported by GSM-O II enables the Warfighter to meet operational needs by providing world-wide telecommunications supporting natural disaster relief, peacetime humanitarian assistance, regional conflicts, and on-going strategic deterrence activities. This position is for the Unified Capabilities O&M Incident Management Desk within DISA’s 24x7 Network Operations Center (NOC) on Scott Air Force Base, Illinois supporting worldwide voice and video services. Shift work to include nights and weekend duty is required. Position may include extended periods of sitting while on a computer or phone and speaking with customers.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Conduct network and telecommunications system incident investigation.

  • Monitor DoD-wide voice/video support hardware and services (legacy and current offerings): Voice telephony switching on Unclassified and Classified networks, mobile flyaway kits, Voice Internet Service Provider (VISP), and Video Teleconferencing (VTC) systems.

  • Maintain, troubleshoot, document and repair network devices to include phone systems, call managers, VTC’s, network infrastructure and trunk circuits.

  • Analyze network and telecommunications alarms and identify potential issues/solutions.

  • Identify, recommend, and implement simple solutions for smooth continuing operation of the DISN network as capacity needs change.

  • Conducts training of newly hired technicians.

  • Works under limited to no direct supervision.

  • Other job requirements as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Proficiency in two or more of the following: TDM telephone switches, VoIP, Call Manager, VTC systems

  • Competency in two or more of the following devices/vendors: CISCO, Juniper, Nortel, ACME Packet, Oracle, Palo Alto, Session Boarder Controllers (SBC), H.323 endpoints.

  • Ability to perform troubleshooting, configuration, and restoration of services across multiple platforms.

  • General understanding of IP and transport network topologies.

  • High School Diploma and 3-5 yrs of relevant technical experience.

  • Must hold Current DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification (Security+ CE, or equivalent) prior to start date.

  • Ability to participate in a 24/7 shift work environment, to include working nights and weekends.

  • Must have an active, in-scope US Top Secret Government issued security clearance, with the eligibility to obtain a Top Secret/SCI clearance upon offer award.

  • Due to the nature of the work and contract requirements, US Citizenship is required.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge surrounding two or more of the following: Routers, Switches, PRI’s, SBC, Video Gatekeepers, Network Monitoring Systems, and cryptography operation/configuration

  • Understanding of Session Initiated Protocol (SIP) messaging

  • Technical Control Facility experience.

  • Ticketing systems experience is a plus.

  • Network+, CCNA, JNCIA, and similar/relevant certifications are also desirable.

  • Customer service experience.

  • Associates or Bachelor’s degree desirable.

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Original Posting Date:2024-09-25

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:Pay Range $48,100.00 - $86,950.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Top Skills

Call Manager
Tdm
Voip
Vtc
The Company
Alexandria, VA
27,104 Employees
On-site Workplace

What We Do

We Are Leidos

For 50 years we have been tackling some of the biggest problems that face our nation and our world.

OUR MISSION
Through our culture of innovation and history of performance, we develop deep customer trust built on integrity and create enduring solutions that improve our world. Leidos is a science and technology solutions leader working to address some of the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and healthcare markets. The company’s 43,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $11.09 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2020.

Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®.

Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the newly launched Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos.

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