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Fort Meade, MD (On-Site/Office)
Your Impact:
Are you interested in using your skills to help shape the Cyber, Security, & Intel space? If so, look no further. Amentum is seeking a UC Engineer Principal to join our team of passionate individuals in Fort Meade, MD. In this role you will support challenging, mission-critical projects that make a direct impact on the Nation's security and intelligence mission.
In support of DISA, the Intel and Cyber Division is assembling a team to support a program that provides critical network capabilities to the Department of Defense. We are committed to recruiting and retaining this team for prototype development, test, and demonstration, as well as making this team available longer term for integration, deployment and sustainment as needed.
Candidates interested in joining the team must be critical thinkers, have a strong work ethic, and be able to work independently or as a member of a team in a dynamic environment that supports a critical and rewarding mission. We value candidates who are detail-oriented while also being able to think and react quickly to emerging and unique problem sets. To be successful, you must be able to rapidly adapt and learn how to operate the front and back end of new products and processes.
Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the UC Engineer Principal include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Responsible for providing technical expertise in Unified Communications (UC) and collaboration technologies
• Lead a team of UC engineers developing a secure, scalable, and resilient UC prototype tailored for DoD use on classified networks
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for all UC design and engineering activities
• Define architecture and interface specifications, ensuring compliance with DoD Unified Capabilities Requirements (UCR), STIGs, and other cybersecurity mandates
• Integrate voice (VoIP), video conferencing, instant messaging, presence, and unified messaging solutions across IP networks
• Coordinate with government stakeholders, security engineers, and network teams to ensure seamless integration with existing classified infrastructure
• Develop and execute lab-based testing, proof-of-concept demonstrations, and field evaluations
• Prepare and present engineering documentation, risk assessments, and status reports to both internal leadership and external government stakeholders
• Work closely with other team members to design, implement, and optimize UC solutions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including network engineers, security specialists, and system architects
• Assess client needs, recommend architecture improvements, and ensure seamless communication across domains
• Specialize in UC technologies such as Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM), Cisco Meeting Server (CMS), Cisco Unified Border Element (CUBE), and other UC technologies such as Cisco Expressways
• Design and manage VQ Conference Manager or other conference management tools
• Advise the UC, Network, and Systems engineering teams, and cyber security experts on voice and video communications solutions
• Ensure communication tools are integrated seamlessly and meet security requirements
• Address challenges related to data flow, security policies, and interoperability
Required Qualifications:
• Subject Matter Expert in UC design, Edge services, Endpoints and user management, Configuration, Troubleshooting, and Integration with other systems
• Expert with Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, Outlook, and SharePoint.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical field.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in IT engineering, with at least 10 years specific to UC
• Demonstrated experience architecting and deploying secure UC solutions in classified or DoD environments
• Strong understanding of protocols and technologies such as SIP, RTP, SRTP, VoIP, H.323, XMPP, and TLS
• Deep familiarity with UC platforms such as Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM), Microsoft Teams (GCCH/DoD), Avaya Aura, or similar
• Experience implementing VQCM solution.
• Experience implementing solutions aligned with the DoD Unified Capabilities Approved Products List (APL)
• Knowledge of cybersecurity compliance frameworks including NIST SP 800-53, RMF, and DISA STIGs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially in briefing technical concepts to senior leadership and DoD stakeholders
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment
• Ability to travel up to 20%
Preferred Qualification:
• Familiarity with classified cloud environments (e.g., AWS Secret Region, Azure Government Secret)
• Certifications: CCNP Collaboration, Microsoft Certified: Teams Administrator Associate, CISSP, Security , or equivalent
• Experience working on DoD prototype or rapid acquisition programs
• Familiarity with DevSecOps, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), or CI/CD pipelines supporting UC deployment automation
Clearance Required:
• Must have active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
Minimum Education:
• Bachelor's Degree in an IT related field
Minimum Years of Experience:
• 10 years
Required Certifications:
• Must meet DoD 8570.01-M IAT-II or IAM-I baseline certification requirements
Preferred:
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) - Collaboration certification
• Subject Matter Expert of Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM), Cisco Unified Contact Center Express (UCCX) or Enterprise (UCCE)
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals, including LAN/WAN, QoS, and MPLS
• Experience with Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls, particularly in relation to voice and video integration
• Experience with voice gateways, SIP trunks, and ISDN circuits
• Expertise in call control protocols (SIP, SCCP, H.323)
• Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Experience developing complex design documentation, IT checklists, SOPs, guides, etc.
#javelin #externalreferral
Pay Transparency Verbiage
Amentum's health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Eligible employees and their dependents may elect medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan, and, if eligible, a deferred compensation plan and Executive Deferral Plan. Employees will also receive 17 days of vacation per year, seven paid holidays, plus floating holidays and caregiver leave. Hired applicants will be able to purchase company stock and have the opportunity to receive a performance discretionary bonus.
The base salary range for this position is $180K to $210K. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Are you interested in using your skills to help shape the Cyber, Security, & Intel space? If so, look no further. Amentum is seeking a UC Engineer Principal to join our team of passionate individuals in Fort Meade, MD. In this role you will support challenging, mission-critical projects that make a direct impact on the Nation's security and intelligence mission.
In support of DISA, the Intel and Cyber Division is assembling a team to support a program that provides critical network capabilities to the Department of Defense. We are committed to recruiting and retaining this team for prototype development, test, and demonstration, as well as making this team available longer term for integration, deployment and sustainment as needed.
Candidates interested in joining the team must be critical thinkers, have a strong work ethic, and be able to work independently or as a member of a team in a dynamic environment that supports a critical and rewarding mission. We value candidates who are detail-oriented while also being able to think and react quickly to emerging and unique problem sets. To be successful, you must be able to rapidly adapt and learn how to operate the front and back end of new products and processes.
Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the UC Engineer Principal include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Responsible for providing technical expertise in Unified Communications (UC) and collaboration technologies
• Lead a team of UC engineers developing a secure, scalable, and resilient UC prototype tailored for DoD use on classified networks
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for all UC design and engineering activities
• Define architecture and interface specifications, ensuring compliance with DoD Unified Capabilities Requirements (UCR), STIGs, and other cybersecurity mandates
• Integrate voice (VoIP), video conferencing, instant messaging, presence, and unified messaging solutions across IP networks
• Coordinate with government stakeholders, security engineers, and network teams to ensure seamless integration with existing classified infrastructure
• Develop and execute lab-based testing, proof-of-concept demonstrations, and field evaluations
• Prepare and present engineering documentation, risk assessments, and status reports to both internal leadership and external government stakeholders
• Work closely with other team members to design, implement, and optimize UC solutions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including network engineers, security specialists, and system architects
• Assess client needs, recommend architecture improvements, and ensure seamless communication across domains
• Specialize in UC technologies such as Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM), Cisco Meeting Server (CMS), Cisco Unified Border Element (CUBE), and other UC technologies such as Cisco Expressways
• Design and manage VQ Conference Manager or other conference management tools
• Advise the UC, Network, and Systems engineering teams, and cyber security experts on voice and video communications solutions
• Ensure communication tools are integrated seamlessly and meet security requirements
• Address challenges related to data flow, security policies, and interoperability
Required Qualifications:
• Subject Matter Expert in UC design, Edge services, Endpoints and user management, Configuration, Troubleshooting, and Integration with other systems
• Expert with Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, Outlook, and SharePoint.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical field.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in IT engineering, with at least 10 years specific to UC
• Demonstrated experience architecting and deploying secure UC solutions in classified or DoD environments
• Strong understanding of protocols and technologies such as SIP, RTP, SRTP, VoIP, H.323, XMPP, and TLS
• Deep familiarity with UC platforms such as Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM), Microsoft Teams (GCCH/DoD), Avaya Aura, or similar
• Experience implementing VQCM solution.
• Experience implementing solutions aligned with the DoD Unified Capabilities Approved Products List (APL)
• Knowledge of cybersecurity compliance frameworks including NIST SP 800-53, RMF, and DISA STIGs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially in briefing technical concepts to senior leadership and DoD stakeholders
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment
• Ability to travel up to 20%
Preferred Qualification:
• Familiarity with classified cloud environments (e.g., AWS Secret Region, Azure Government Secret)
• Certifications: CCNP Collaboration, Microsoft Certified: Teams Administrator Associate, CISSP, Security , or equivalent
• Experience working on DoD prototype or rapid acquisition programs
• Familiarity with DevSecOps, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), or CI/CD pipelines supporting UC deployment automation
Clearance Required:
• Must have active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
Minimum Education:
• Bachelor's Degree in an IT related field
Minimum Years of Experience:
• 10 years
Required Certifications:
• Must meet DoD 8570.01-M IAT-II or IAM-I baseline certification requirements
Preferred:
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) - Collaboration certification
• Subject Matter Expert of Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM), Cisco Unified Contact Center Express (UCCX) or Enterprise (UCCE)
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals, including LAN/WAN, QoS, and MPLS
• Experience with Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls, particularly in relation to voice and video integration
• Experience with voice gateways, SIP trunks, and ISDN circuits
• Expertise in call control protocols (SIP, SCCP, H.323)
• Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Experience developing complex design documentation, IT checklists, SOPs, guides, etc.
#javelin #externalreferral
Pay Transparency Verbiage
Amentum's health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Eligible employees and their dependents may elect medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan, and, if eligible, a deferred compensation plan and Executive Deferral Plan. Employees will also receive 17 days of vacation per year, seven paid holidays, plus floating holidays and caregiver leave. Hired applicants will be able to purchase company stock and have the opportunity to receive a performance discretionary bonus.
The base salary range for this position is $180K to $210K. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
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