Senior Unified Communications Engineer - Canberra Hybrid

Whizdom; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 179,088 - 220,416; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency in Canberra is seeking a Senior Unified Communications Engineer for a 12-month contract with extension options. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in UC systems, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and a relevant degree. This role offers opportunities to work on high-impact projects within a leading Australian Government department, with hybrid work arrangements. Must be an Australian citizen with current NV1 Security Clearance.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years’ experience in designing, deploying, and managing UC systems.
• Knowledge of ASD Essential 8 and ICT security accreditation processes.
• Experience in day-to-day UC operations, including voice, video, and VoIP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and deployment of UC solutions, ensuring scalability and security.
• Develop UC roadmaps and collaborate with architecture and cybersecurity teams.
• Manage telephony, collaboration platforms, messaging systems, and video conferencing environments.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Solution architecture

Network design

Systems integration

Problem-solving capabilities

Emerging networking technologies

Education

Relevant degree in Computer Science, Communications, or similar

Job description

A prominent recruitment agency in Canberra is seeking a Senior Unified Communications Engineer for a 12-month contract with extension options. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in UC systems, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and a relevant degree. This role offers opportunities to work on high-impact projects within a leading Australian Government department, with hybrid work arrangements. Must be an Australian citizen with current NV1 Security Clearance.