City of Bowie, Maryland

Unified Communications Specialist – IT

City of Bowie, Maryland

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: BowieMarylandUnited States

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Salary

💰 $73,000 - $83,000 per year

About the role

  • Lead and support the transition from a legacy Avaya PBX system to modern Unified Communications platforms
  • Integrate Unified Communications solutions with Microsoft Teams and other City collaboration tools
  • Collaborate with IT infrastructure and security teams to ensure system reliability, proactive maintenance, and security compliance
  • Administer mobile device management solutions for City-issued iPhones and iPads
  • Coordinate with vendors and provide technical guidance on Unified Communications modernization and long-term planning
  • Deliver Tier 2 and Tier 3 troubleshooting support for communication systems
  • Develop and maintain system documentation and provide end-user training
  • Support disaster recovery, business continuity, and security planning for communication services

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or a closely related field
  • A minimum of five years of professional experience in telecommunications, VoIP, or Unified Communications system administration
  • Experience supporting or administering Unified Communications platforms such as Avaya, Microsoft Teams, or similar systems
  • Knowledge of VoIP technologies, SIP protocols, and call routing concepts
  • Familiarity with LAN and WAN fundamentals and the ability to collaborate with network infrastructure teams
  • Experience administering mobile device management platforms such as Apple Business Manager and IBM MaaS360
  • Understanding of cybersecurity best practices and compliance frameworks such as NIST and CJIS
  • Experience supporting call center platforms, Microsoft Teams Rooms, or other enterprise collaboration technologies
  • Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Teams Administrator Associate, Avaya Implementation Specialist, or ITIL Foundation
Benefits
  • medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance
  • long- and short-term disability programs
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • optional 457 retirement saving plans
  • paid leave
  • professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
Unified CommunicationsVoIPSIP protocolscall routingmobile device managementsystem administrationtroubleshootingdisaster recoverybusiness continuitysystem documentation
Soft Skills
collaborationtechnical guidancetraining
Certifications
Microsoft Teams Administrator AssociateAvaya Implementation SpecialistITIL Foundation