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

Zachary Piper Solutions; Scott Air Force Base (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits: Health, Vision

Dental

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking a Sr. UC Network Engineer - Secret for a DoD customer at Scott Air Force Base, IL. You will serve as a trusted advisor supporting Unified Communications and enterprise network infrastructure in a classified environment.

Onsite support 4 days a week; 8+ years of experience; active Secret clearance required; CCIE Collaboration preferred or CCNP Collaboration required. Salary range $130,000–$155,000 with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional experience in enterprise networking, UC, and collaboration tech.
• Active Secret Security Clearance required.
• CCIE Collaboration or CCNP Collaboration preferred/required.
• Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering/IT or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical consultant for DoD customer environments.
• Design, implement, optimize, and troubleshoot UC and networking solutions (Call Manager, Jabber, Unity Connection, IM&P).
• Provide expertise in routing, switching, firewall, and gateway protocols across UC environments.
• Lead discussions on SIP, SCCP, MGCP, H.323 and PSTN connectivity (PRI, SIP trunks, CUBE, T1).
• Oversee lifecycle management including firmware upgrades and infrastructure modernization.
• Build client relationships and assist with escalations and strategic tech initiatives.

Skills

UC networking

Enterprise networking

CCIE Collaboration

CCNP Collaboration

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering/IT

Tools

Cisco Unified Communications Manager

Jabber

Unity Connection

IM&P

SIP / PSTN technologies

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 21, 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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