Network Engineer; Unified Communications Security Clearance

Position: Network Engineer (Unified Communications) with Security Clearance
Job Description BAE Systems is seeking a Unified Communications (UC)/Network Engineer to support our work as a prime contractor on a high-profile U.S. Navy weapon system . Accuracy, integrity, subject matter expertise, and the ability to work well independently and with others are important traits we expect the successful candidate to possess and demonstrate . In this position you will works with a team to support Audio/Visual, Video Teleconferencing, (VTC), and Unified Communications technology for collaboration, meetings, training, and specialized use meeting rooms.

In this role you will:
* Take responsibility for scheduling, operation, and maintenance of enterprise Voice and Video Conferencing Systems
* Provide technical troubleshooting for day-to-day operations, coordinates vendor repairs, including scheduling with vendors and customers, basic hardware installation and technical system deployments
* Familiar with operating and configuring Freeport and digital signage integration
* Coordinate with AV vendors and Government personnel for building access, escorts, loading dock access, property, and delivery scheduling
* Coordinate Project Management support with Government personnel and contracted vendors for integration work, as needed by request or punch list, for all conference rooms and collaborative meeting spaces
* Work closely and effectively with senior leadership and stakeholders on all audio-visual initiatives and projects, providing expert advice, reports, and documents as needed
* Keep track of work efforts, time, and products via Avanti ticketing system on a daily basis
* Perform field installations and able to inspect field installations for accuracy
* Update hardware inventory reports and perform audits of equipment that arrived on site compared to what was documented
* Locate and review project statements-of-work (SOWs) to ensure installation is technically accurate
* Extensive knowledge with voice and video hardware and software; integrating new and existing hardware, as well as software updates/patches to keep UC systems current with DoD requirements
* Make configuration changes to endpoints and infrastructure under the direction of the senior engineer and/or Change Control Board
* Act as liaison to Unified Communications Manager in their absence
* Provide recommendations and support for audio-visual integration projects at client facilities for mission critical and high-visibility command center, conference rooms and meeting spaces
* Fully test installed system and work with vendor commissioning staff prior to final acceptance of a project
* Manage daily operations of the Unified Communications subsystems, operations and maintenance of all VTC and Voice over IP devices to include Call Managers, Session Border Controllers, Voice over IP endpoints, Video Communications Servers, MCUs, Gateways, room- based VTC systems, desktop VTC devices, and other VTC-related equipment
* Conduct integration and configuration of existing unified communications hardware, including application of security controls and management support to the network infrastructure that underlies the unified communications platform
* Patch and upgrade firmware, break/fix support, and daily operations support, including on-site assistance for special events
* Maintain and provide configuration management information that shall include but not be limited to equipment hardware make/model, version numbers of installed software, as-built drawings, serial numbers, and all passwords
* Ensure technical solutions comply with all applicable DoD regulations and industry standards
* Monitor system and network operations, and notify users when systems display non- standard or out of tolerance behavior
* Apply technical expertise to mitigate potential system problems before they occur
* Resolve all Voice and Video service interruptions and technical problems in a timely manner, should they occur
* Provide enterprise-level system administration for the VTC enterprise
* Ensures all IP based Voice and Video systems are configured in accordance with DISA best practices and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG)
* Resolve UC system operational problems including troubleshooting and performing fault isolation and repairs, replacements, or reprograms of faulty equipment, as required
* Provide life cycle refresh projections for unified communications infrastructure, endpoints, and AV equipment build out projects
* Conducts site surveys to establish unified communications systems and equipment based on customer requirements
* Consult with client(s) and internal engineering groups to create and/or review requirements, functional specifications and detailed designs
* Perform client training and collect final job documentation as needed
* Create and maintain Unified Communications documentation
* Work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced and changing environment
* Travel to different locations is required
* Install Operate…