Unified Communications Lead

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

Lead CUCM Administrator leading administration and optimization of Cisco unified communications at AMERICAN SYSTEMS. Supporting mission critical operations and providing technical leadership in Chantilly, VA.

Posted 4/14/2026full-timeChantilly • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $129,800 - $216,700 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityUnityVoIP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Take charge of the design, deployment, and optimization of mission-critical communication systems.
Provide strategic guidance to the team, while driving system improvements across a global footprint.
Lead the design, deployment, and management of Unified Communications systems, including Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM), Cisco Unity, and Telepresence Management Server.
Act as a senior escalation point, resolving complex UC issues such as voice and video challenges and call routing conflicts.
Oversee the management of UC endpoints, including Cisco VoIP phones and video conferencing systems.
Plan and execute large-scale system upgrades, migrations, and hardware refreshes.
Develop and enforce UC security policies to ensure compliance with DoD standards.
Mentor and guide junior team members, fostering skill development and technical excellence.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including network engineers, cybersecurity professionals, and third-party vendors, to ensure seamless UC operations.
Maintain and update operational documentation, including system architecture diagrams and technical guides.
Deliver regular performance and activity reports to senior leadership, identifying trends and recommending improvements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
Bachelor's degree and 11 to 12 years of relevant experience (additional experience and/or certifications may be considered in lieu of a degree)
Current Security+ CE or equivalent DoD 8140 IAT Level II or III certification
Demonstrated success managing enterprise scale Cisco Unified Communications systems, preferably in a DoD environment
Expert knowledge of:
Cisco Unified Communications Manager
Cisco Unity
Voice Gateways
Cisco VTC codecs
VoIP endpoints
Telepresence Management Server
Strong understanding of:
VoIP protocols, including SIP, H323, and RTP
Quality of Service principles
Experience integrating unified communications systems with third party platforms, such as Microsoft Teams
Experience with at least three of the following:
Cisco Meeting Server
Cisco Meeting Manager
Telepresence Management Suite
Cisco Expressways
vBrick
Vyopta
Exceptional leadership, communication, and troubleshooting skills
Advanced Cisco collaboration certifications, such as CCNP Collaboration or CCIE Collaboration, are a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

AMERICAN SYSTEMS offers a comprehensive benefits package to ensure our employees receive the work-life support they need.
Healthcare benefits
Paid leave
Retirement plans
Insurance programs
Education and training assistance

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Hard Skills & Tools

Cisco Unified Communications ManagerCisco UnityVoice GatewaysCisco VTC codecsVoIP endpointsTelepresence Management ServerVoIP protocolsSIPH323RTP

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationtroubleshootingmentoringcollaboration

Certifications

Top Secret clearanceSecurity+ CEDoD 8140 IAT Level IIDoD 8140 IAT Level IIICCNP CollaborationCCIE Collaboration