Description
Job Description
Leidos is seeking a senior VoIP engineer to join our team in Chantilly, VA. The team is comprised of highly technical and motivated individuals. The engineer for this role will assist in troubleshooting complex problems and implementing cutting-edge solutions. As such, this individual must be an excellent problem solver and work well in a collaborative team environment. Candidate must have proven hands-on experience working as a VoIP engineer.
The program is comprised of CONUS and OCONUS teams who regularly interact across varying time zones. As a result, the engineer must have excellent communication skills and be flexible with regards to teamwork and multitasking. A demonstrated ability to perform in cross-functional teams to achieve results in a timely manner is desired.
Primary Responsibilities:
Install, configure, and troubleshoot Asterisk-based PBX/SBC systems, peripherals, and IP phones
Monitor entire VoIP infrastructure and provide regular reporting
Collaborate with Chief Engineer on VoIP optimization
Ensure VoIP system uptime, performance, and security
Document and enforce VoIP standards
Travel OCONUS as needed
Maintain VoIP system/network in Chantilly, VA lab
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in telecommunications, network engineering, computer science, or related subject and 12 years of experience OR
Master’s degree in telecommunications, network engineering, computer science, or related subject and 10 years of experience OR
16+ years relevant work experience and combination of college coursework and certifications in lieu of degree
Must have a TS/SCI With Poly to be considered
Extensive hands-on experience with VoIP systems, Session Border Controllers, and VoIP Peripherals; willingness to learn Asterisk
Extensive hands-on experience with dial plans, IVRs, SIP, IAX, RTP, DIDs, codecs and other protocols
Solid understanding of traditional telephony, PRIs, BRIs, FXO/FXS, circuit-switching, POTS, PSTN, MTSO
Solid understanding of OSI model, firewalls, IP routing, IP switching, VLANS, and QOS/COS
Hands-on experience with network monitoring, network diagnostics, and network analytics tools
Hands-on experience installing/configuring/troubleshooting servers
Hands-on experience with Linux operating systems, i.e., Ubuntu, CentOS
Ability to work well individually, as well as within a team environment, and maintain professional behavior with all stakeholders at all times
Desired Qualifications:
Subject Matter Expert (SME) in VoIP telecommunications, and VoIP protocols
Digium Certified Asterisk Administrator (dCAA) and/or Digium Certified Asterisk Professional (dCAP)
CCNA/CCNP Voice certification
OCONUS experience
Original Posting Date:
2024-12-11
While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $126,100.00 - $227,950.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
