Senior Network Engineer - Voice (CCNP Collaboration)

Jobot; Oxon Hill (MD); On-site; USD 190,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Certification support

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Senior Network Engineer – Voice (CCNP Collaboration) for on-site work at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, DC. The role requires TS/SCI clearance and CCNP Collaboration, with 10+ years in network infrastructure, including CUCM design and troubleshooting.

You will lead high‑priority federal initiatives, mentor junior engineers, and drive complex voice, video, and data networking projects in a secure government environment. On-site work is required five days a week.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance, or recently held TS/SCI eligible for reinstatement.
• Current CCNP Collaboration certification (formerly CCNP Voice).
• 10+ years of IT experience, including extensive network infrastructure, security, and LAN/WAN engineering experience.
• Strong hands-on experience designing, deploying, administering, and troubleshooting Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM).
• Proven experience providing advanced Tier 3/Tier 4 network engineering support.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise networking, including routing, switching, firewalls, wireless infrastructure, and network security.
• DoD 8140/8570 IAT Level II certification or higher, such as Security+ CE, GSEC, SSCP, or another qualifying certification.
• Willingness to pursue CCIE Collaboration certification.
• Ability to work onsite five days per week at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, DC.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, configure, and maintain CUCM environments.
• Provide advanced Tier 3 and Tier 4 engineering support for enterprise voice, video, and data networks.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network and collaboration infrastructure issues.
• Design and optimize network architecture, including routers, switches, firewalls, wireless systems, and controllers.
• Analyze network performance, traffic patterns, topology, and capacity to ensure reliability and scalability.
• Support enterprise and tactical communications networks within secure government environments.
• Translate technical and operational requirements into effective networking solutions.
• Lead network upgrades, infrastructure improvements, and hardware/software implementation initiatives.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and operational guidelines.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across engineering initiatives.

Skills

CCNP Collaboration

CUCM administration

Tier 3/4 support

Voice networking

Security clearance

IAT II certification

Mentoring/leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Master's degree in a related field

Tools

CUCM

Cisco Unity Connection

Cisco CUBE

Cisco Expressway

Fortinet

Arista

Palo Alto

Job description

Senior Network Engineer - Voice (CCNP Collaboration)

$190000 - $240000 per year | Oxon Hill, MD | On-site | Permanent

A bit about us:

We are partnering with an established federal technology solutions provider supporting mission‑critical government and defense operations. The organization specializes in delivering secure, reliable networking and communications solutions across complex enterprise environments.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer with a strong background in Cisco Voice and Collaboration technologies to support high‑priority federal initiatives in Washington, DC.

Why join us?

• Competitive Compensation: $190K–$240K base salary, depending on experience.
• Mission‑Critical Work: Support secure communications infrastructure for federal government operations.
• Technical Leadership: Take ownership of complex Cisco voice and networking environments while mentoring junior engineers.
• Career Development: Opportunity to further advance your expertise and pursue CCIE Collaboration certification.
• Strong Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and parental leave.
• Streamlined Interview Process: A straightforward, one‑step interview process with the hiring team.

Job Details

Senior Network Engineer – Voice (CCNP Collaboration)

Location: Washington, DC – Joint Base Anacostia‑Bolling (JBAB)

Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite, 5 Days per Week

Salary: $190,000–$240,000 Base (DOE)

Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI or recently held TS/SCI eligible for reinstatement

Travel: Up to 10%

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Network Engineer – Voice with extensive Cisco Unified Communications experience and a current CCNP Collaboration certification.

This individual will serve as a senior technical resource responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and troubleshooting enterprise voice, video, and data communications networks in a secure federal environment.

The ideal candidate brings deep hands‑on experience with Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM), advanced network infrastructure, and Tier 3/Tier 4 technical support, along with the ability to lead complex engineering initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, configure, and maintain Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) environments.
• Provide advanced Tier 3 and Tier 4 engineering support for enterprise voice, video, and data communications networks.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network and collaboration infrastructure issues.
• Design and optimize network architecture, including routers, switches, firewalls, wireless systems, and controllers.
• Analyze network performance, traffic patterns, topology, and capacity to ensure reliability and scalability.
• Support enterprise and tactical communications networks within secure government environments.
• Translate technical and operational requirements into effective networking solutions.
• Lead network upgrades, infrastructure improvements, and hardware/software implementation initiatives.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and operational guidelines.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across engineering initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance, or recently held TS/SCI eligible for reinstatement.
• Current CCNP Collaboration certification (formerly CCNP Voice).
• 10+ years of IT experience, including extensive network infrastructure, security, and LAN/WAN engineering experience.
• Strong hands‑on experience designing, deploying, administering, and troubleshooting Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM).
• Proven experience providing advanced Tier 3/Tier 4 network engineering support.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise networking, including routing, switching, firewalls, wireless infrastructure, and network security.
• DoD 8140/8570 IAT Level II certification or higher, such as Security+ CE, GSEC, SSCP, or another qualifying certification.
• Willingness to pursue CCIE Collaboration certification.
• Ability to work onsite five days per week at Joint Base Anacostia‑Bolling in Washington, DC.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related technical discipline.
• Experience with Cisco Unity Connection, Cisco CUBE, SIP trunking, or Cisco Expressway.
• Familiarity with Fortinet, Arista, Aruba, or Palo Alto networking technologies.
• Previous experience supporting federal government or Department of Defense network environments.
• Experience mentoring engineers or serving as a technical team lead.

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary: $190,000–$240,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with company matching
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development and certification support

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.