Senior VTC Systems Engineer – Secure Enclaves

Cayuse Holdings; Westphalia (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Wellness Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings with company

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Cayuse Holdings seeks a Video Teleconferencing (VTC) Systems Engineer to support secure multimedia environments, focusing on VIP and General Officer conferences. You will ensure high-quality audio/video and uninterrupted command and control capabilities in mission-critical settings.

This role requires DoD 8140/8570 IAT II compliance, strong Cisco and cryptographic equipment experience, and the ability to work onsite with a customer-focused mindset and integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Systems Engineering, or 10+ years military/civilian operational experience.
• Active DoD 8140/8570 IAT Level II compliant certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+ CE).
• CCNA Collaboration or Cisco CCT Collaboration (minimum).
• Crestron Master Programmer/Technologist or Extron AV qualification.
• Active Secret Clearance, with ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Mastery of Cisco TMS and CMS.
• Experience integrating cryptographic equipment (TACLANEs, KIVs) into secure VTC enclaves.
• Advanced understanding of SIP/H.323, QoS, and Visio-based network topologies.
• Must pass a background check and be able to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, engineer, and maintain server-side infrastructure (CMS, TMS, CUCM, MCUs, AV hardware).
• Monitor network traffic, manage QoS, and resolve complex routing outages for H.323/SIP.
• Apply STIGs, manage firewalls, and oversee enterprise COMSEC architecture.
• Manage COMSEC hardware (TACLANEs) for secure enclaves.
• Configure bridging resources, manage calendars with Cisco TMS/Outlook to avoid conflicts.
• Conduct pre-event room sweeps to test dial-in, cameras, and mics.
• Resolve outages, server crashes, and act as escalation point for Tier I/II issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Verbal and written communication

Multitasking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Handling confidential information

Attention to detail

MS Office proficiency

Adaptability in fast-paced environment

End-user education

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in IT or Systems Engineering

10+ years military/civilian operational experience

Tools

Cisco Meeting Server (CMS)

Cisco TelePresence Management Suite (TMS)

Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM)

Multipoint Control Units (MCUs)

TACLANEs / cryptographic equipment

Outlook

Microsoft Visio

Job description

Cayuse Holdings seeks a Video Teleconferencing (VTC) Systems Engineer to support secure multimedia environments, focusing on VIP and General Officer conferences. You will ensure high-quality audio/video and uninterrupted command and control capabilities in mission-critical settings.

This role requires DoD 8140/8570 IAT II compliance, strong Cisco and cryptographic equipment experience, and the ability to work onsite with a customer-focused mindset and integrity.