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Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) Administrator - Lead

AMERICAN SYSTEMS, Washington, District of Columbia, United States


Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) Administrator - Lead
Location: US-DC-Washington

ID: 2026-4336

Category: IT / Cyber Security / Network Systems

Position Type: Full-Time

Remote: No

Clearance Required: Top Secret/SCI

Overview
Join AMERICAN SYSTEMS, an employee owned federal government contractor, and support national priority programs through strategic solutions in Information Technology, Program Mission Support, Engineering and Analysis, Test and Evaluation, and Training.

We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) Administrator to lead the administration, optimization, and modernization of enterprise Cisco unified communications environments supporting mission critical operations in Washington, DC. In this role, you will provide technical leadership for complex voice, video, and collaboration systems, ensuring secure, reliable, and high performing communications capabilities across the organization.

$5,000 Sign-on Bonus

on top of a comprehensive compensation package!

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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.

Pay Transparency Statement
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $129,800.00/Yr. - USD $216,700.00/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

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