**Description** SAIC is seeking a highly skilled Unified Communications Engineer to design, deploy, and manage our advanced communication systems. The ideal candidate will bring over 8 years of technical expertise, leadership experience, and a results-driven mindset to ensure seamless communication solutions that meet our business goals. 3 days onsite Wash DC - 2 days remote. **Key Responsibilities:** + Design and implement scalable VoIP solutions, ensuring seamless voice and video communication. + Manage and maintain Cisco Unified Communications systems (CUCM, Unity Connection, Contact Center, etc.). + Perform troubleshooting, routine maintenance, and QoS optimization for communication systems. + Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate VoIP systems with data networks. + Develop automation scripts to enhance efficiency and reduce manual tasks. + Conduct regular system health checks and monitor network performance. + Maintain Unified Communication architecture diagrams and detailed system documentation. + Provide technical support, manage special projects, and streamline processes to improve system efficiency. **Qualifications** **Required Experience:** + BS and 9 years of experience in Unified Communications, VoIP, and telecommunication systems. (4 years experience in lieu of degree). + Proficiency in tools like PowerShell, ServiceNow, and SharePoint. + Strong understanding of Cisco Unified Communication technologies including Cisco Call Manager (CUCM), Cisco Unity, Cisco Contact Center Express (UCCX), Cisco UCS, and Cisco Comstice. + Experience with Calabrio, Stonefax, Microsoft InGenius, and Nuance is a plus. + Understanding of networking protocols (SIP, WAN, TCP/IP, MPLS, etc.). + Strong leadership, research, and project management skills with a proven ability to deliver complex solutions. **Certifications (Preferred):** + Cisco Certifications (CCNA, CCNP, CUCM, etc.) and CompTIA Security+ certification. + Any relevant Unified Communications certifications. + Microsoft Azure certifications. Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors. REQNUMBER: 2600056 SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability