VOIP Engineer SME

Job ID: 2512582

Location: WASHINGTON, DC, US

Date Posted: 2025-12-22

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Systems Engineer

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Public Trust

Potential for Remote Work: No

Description

SAIC is seeking a Senior VOIP Engineer to support a large government customer

This role is onsite at the DOT headquarters in Washington, DC

Job Summary: Provides technical, managerial, and administrative direction for problem definition, analysis, requirements development and implementation for complex to extremely complex systems with in the VOIP infrastructure. Troubleshoots performance issues. Analyzes voice traffic and provides capacity planning solutions.

Core Responsibilities and Duties:

• System Administration and Maintenance
  • Configure, deploy, and maintain VTC endpoints (e.g., Poly Group Series, Cisco, Surface Hub, Microsoft Teams Rooms).
  • Monitor and manage backend systems such as RealPresence Resource Manager (RPRM), ISE, and scheduling tools.
  • Perform firmware updates, patch management, and endpoint re-certification as needed.
  • Ensure systems are compliant with organizational standards, including network configurations like VLANs and QoS.
• Troubleshooting and Support
  • Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and network issues affecting VTC systems.
  • Respond to user support tickets and provide on-site or remote assistance for live meetings.
  • Coordinate with vendors for advanced troubleshooting or hardware replacements.
• System Integration and Testing
  • Integrate VTC solutions with collaboration platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and WebEx.
  • Conduct system testing, including network assessments, audio-video quality checks, and IPV6 compatibility tests.
  • Validate and deploy certificates for endpoint security.
• User Training and Documentation
  • Conduct training sessions for end users on VTC system operations and meeting management.
  • Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for troubleshooting, system setup, and maintenance workflows.
• Project Execution
  • Assist in large-scale deployments, including field office upgrades and new installations.
  • Participate in meetings to discuss project timelines, requirements, and deliverables with internal teams and external partners.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Technical Proficiency
  • Strong knowledge of VTC protocols (SIP, H.323, RTP) and networking concepts (TCP/IP, firewalls, QoS).
  • Experience managing VTC equipment such as Poly, Cisco WebEx devices, and Surface Hub systems.
• Communication and Support Skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills for user support and technical documentation.
  • Ability to work under pressure during live meetings and quickly resolve critical issues.
• Certifications (required)
  • VTC-Specific: CCIE, Poly Certified Video Engineer (PCVE)
  • General IT: ITIL Foundation.
• Experience
  • 10 + years of experience in video teleconferencing support or a related IT field.
  • Previous experience in a federal or enterprise environment is a plus.
• Soft Skills
  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
  • Initiative to identify and implement system improvements.
  • Strong written and oral communications

Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.