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

Zachary Piper Solutions; Illinois; On-site; USD 130,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO & Holidays

Sick leave

Job summary

Piper Companies seeks a Sr. UC Network Engineer (Secret) to support a DoD customer at Scott Air Force Base, IL. You will serve as the lead technical consultant for UC and enterprise networking in a classified environment, onsite 4 days a week.

The role requires deep expertise in CUCM, Jabber, Unity Connection, IM&P, and gateway technologies. Typically 8+ years of experience and an active Secret clearance are required; CCIE/CCNP Collaboration is preferred or required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in enterprise networking, unified communications, and collaboration technologies.
• Active Secret Security Clearance required.
• CCIE Collaboration preferred or CCNP Collaboration 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 1/2 networking, gateway protocols, PSTN technologies, and lifecycle management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, or related field, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead technical consultant for enterprise UC and networking environments for a DoD customer.
• Design, implement, optimize, and troubleshoot UC and collaboration technologies (CUCM, Jabber, Unity Connection, IM&P).
• Provide advanced routing, switching, firewall and network architecture expertise for critical infrastructure initiatives.
• Lead discussions on gateway protocols (SIP, SCCP, MGCP, H.323) and PSTN solutions (PRI, SIP trunks, CUBE, T1).
• Manage firmware upgrades, platform optimization, and infrastructure modernization.
• Build strong client relationships and act as trusted advisor, handling escalations and strategic technology initiatives.

Skills

Unified Communications

Networking

Network design

Security clearance

UC applications

Call Manager

Jabber

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Engineering / IT

Tools

CCIE Collaboration

CCNP Collaboration

Job description

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 August 10, 2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.