Amentum · 5 hours ago
UC Engineer - Principal (KP)
Fort Meade, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$225K/yr - $275K/yr
10+ years expAmentum is a company supporting the Department of Defense through its Intel and Cyber Division. They are seeking a UC Engineer Principal to lead a team in developing secure, scalable, and resilient Unified Communications solutions tailored for classified networks, ensuring compliance with DoD requirements and integrating various communication technologies.
Mechanical EngineeringSecurityTechnical Support
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Responsible for contributing technical expertise and recommendations in all Unified Communications (UC) and collaboration technologies to include large-scale conferencing and session border controllers
Lead a team of UC engineers developing a secure, scalable, and resilient UC prototype tailored for DoD use on classified networks
Serve as a technical point of contact for all UC design and engineering activities
Define architecture and interface specifications, ensuring compliance with DoD Unified Capabilities Requirements (UCR), STIGs, and other cybersecurity mandates
Integrate voice (VoIP), video conferencing, instant messaging, presence, and unified messaging solutions across IP networks
Coordinate with government stakeholders, security engineers, and network teams to ensure seamless integration with existing classified infrastructures
Develop and execute lab-based testing, proof-of-concept demonstrations, and field evaluations
Prepare and present engineering documentation, risk assessments, and status reports to both internal leadership and external government stakeholders
Work closely with other team members to design, implement, and optimize UC solutions
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including network engineers, security specialists, and system architects
Assess client needs, recommend architecture improvements, and ensure seamless communication across domains
Specialize in UC technologies such as Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM), Cisco Unified Computing Systems, Cisco Unified Border Element, Cisco Expressway, and Cisco Meeting Server
Design and manage VQ Conference Manager or other conference management tools
Advise the UC, Network, and Systems engineering teams, and cyber security experts on voice and video communications technologies, operational paradigms, and identify potential problem areas and interoperability issues
Ensure communication tools are integrated seamlessly and meet security requirements
Address challenges related to data flow, security policies, and interoperability
Qualification
Required
Subject Matter Expert in UC design, Edge services, Endpoints and user management, Configuration, Troubleshooting, and Integration with other systems
Expert with Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, Outlook, and SharePoint
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical field, or equivalent work experience
Minimum 10 years of experience in IT engineering, with at least 5 years specific to UC
Demonstrated experience architecting and deploying secure UC solutions in classified or DoD environments
Understanding of Cisco IOS/IOX command line router and switch configuration as it relates to UC
Strong understanding of protocols and technologies such as SIP, RTP, SRTP, VoIP, H.323, XMPP, TLS, and PKI
Demonstrated experience designing and implementing general call plan concepts
Deep familiarity with UC platforms such as Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM), Microsoft Teams (GCCH/DoD), Cisco Meeting Server, Avaya Aura, or similar
Experience implementing solutions aligned with the DoD Unified Capabilities Approved Products List (APL)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially in briefing technical concepts to senior leadership and DoD stakeholders
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment
Ability to travel up to 20%
Must have active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
Bachelor's Degree in an IT related field
10 years
Must meet DoD 8570.01-M IAT-II or IAM-I baseline certification requirements
Preferred
Experience implementing VQCM solution
Familiarity with classified cloud environments (e.g., AWS Secret Region, Azure Government Secret)
Certifications: CCNP Collaboration, Microsoft Certified: Teams Administrator Associate, CISSP, Security+, or equivalent
Experience working on DoD prototype or rapid acquisition programs
Familiarity with DevSecOps, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), or CI/CD pipelines supporting UC deployment automation
Knowledge of cybersecurity compliance frameworks including NIST SP 800-53, RMF, and DISA STIGs, as well as compliance software like ACAS
Strong understanding of networking fundamentals, including LAN/WAN, QoS, and MPLS
Experience with Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls, particularly in relation to voice and video integration
Experience with voice gateways, SIP session border controllers, SIP trunks, and ISDN circuits
Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Experience developing complex design documentation, IT checklists, SOPs, guides, etc
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) - Collaboration certification
Subject Matter Expert of Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM), Cisco Meeting Server, Cisco Unified Contact Center Express (UCCX) or Enterprise (UCCE)
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Company
Amentum
Amentum is a technology and engineering company for security, defense, and energy.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$321.16M2025-03-12Post Ipo Secondary· $321.16M
2024-09-27IPO
2020-01-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
Ajay Nagar
Vice President
Darren Burton
Chief People Officer
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