Sr. UC Network Engineer - Secret - Scott Air Force Base

Piper Companies is hiring a Sr. UC Network Engineer - Secret - Scott Air Force Base for a leading technology consulting organization supporting a Department of Defense customer located at Scott Air Force Base, IL. The Sr. UC Network Engineer - Secret - Scott Air Force Base will serve as a trusted advisor supporting advanced Unified Communications and enterprise network infrastructure within a classified environment. The Sr. UC Network Engineer - Secret - Scott Air Force Base is a long-term contract opportunity requiring onsite support 4 days per week at Scott Air Force Base, IL.

Responsibilities of the Sr. UC Network Engineer - Secret - Scott Air Force Base:

• Serve as the lead technical consultant supporting enterprise Unified Communications and networking environments for a Department of Defense customer

• Design, implement, optimize, and troubleshoot collaboration technologies including Unified Communications Manager, Jabber, Unity Connection, and IM&P environments

• Provide advanced routing, switching, firewall, and network architecture expertise while supporting critical infrastructure initiatives

• Lead technical discussions regarding gateway protocols including SIP, SCCP, MGCP, and H.323, along with PSTN connectivity solutions such as PRI, SIP trunks, CUBE, and T1 circuits

• Perform lifecycle management activities including firmware upgrades, platform optimization, and infrastructure modernization efforts

• Build strong client relationships and act as a trusted advisor while supporting escalations, complex problem resolution, and strategic technology initiatives

Requirements of the Sr. UC Network Engineer - Secret - Scott Air Force Base:

• 8+ years of professional experience supporting enterprise networking, unified communications, and collaboration technologies

• Active Secret Security Clearance required

• CCIE Collaboration certification preferred or CCNP Collaboration certification required

• Strong background supporting Call Manager, Jabber, Unity Connection, IM&P, and enterprise UC environments

• Experience with routing and switching, firewall policy management, spanning tree, Layer 1 and Layer 2 networking, gateway protocols, PSTN technologies, and lifecycle management

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field preferred, or equivalent professional experience

Compensation for the Sr. UC Network Engineer - Secret - Scott Air Force Base:

• $130,000 - $155,000, based on experience

• Full Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, PTO, Paid Holiday and Sick Leave if Required by Law

This job opens for applications on 9/8/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

Keywords: UC Network Engineer, Unified Communications, CCIE Collaboration, CCNP Collaboration, Call Manager, Jabber, Unity Connection, IM&P, Routing and Switching, Firewall, SIP, SCCP, MGCP, H.323, PSTN, CUBE, Voice Engineer, Network Engineer, Secret Clearance

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