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Zachary Piper Solutions lists this Senior UC Network Engineer - 175195 opportunity in shiloh, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Senior UC Network Engineer to support a long-term client in the government and defense industry at Scott Air Force Base, IL. The Senior UC Network Engineer role requires working onsite 4 days per week at Scott Air Force Base. The Senior UC Network Engineer will serve as a trusted technical advisor, providing expertise across enterprise networking, unified communications, and infrastructure lifecycle management in a highly secure environment.
Responsibilities of the Senior UC Network Engineer include:
Act as the primary technical advisor to stakeholders, providing guidance on enterprise networking and unified communications initiatives.
Manage and optimize Cisco Unified Communications environments including Call Manager, Jabber, PSTN connectivity, and gateway protocols.
Troubleshoot and support complex networking infrastructure spanning Layer 1, Layer 2, routing, switching, spanning tree, and firewall policy administration.
Lead infrastructure lifecycle management efforts, ensuring network and collaboration platforms remain secure, compliant, and highly available.
Partner with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and enhance enterprise UC and network solutions across the organization.
Requirements of the Senior UC Network Engineer include:
Active Secret Security Clearance required.
8+ years of professional experience supporting enterprise networking and collaboration/unified communications environments.
Strong hands-on experience with Cisco Unified Communications technologies including Call Manager and Jabber.
Deep knowledge of firewall policies, Layer 1/Layer 2 networking, routing and switching, spanning tree, gateway protocols, and PSTN environments.
CCIE Collaboration or CCNP Collaboration certification required.
Compensation for the Senior UC Network Engineer include:
$130,000 - $160,000 annually
Full Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, PTO, Paid Holiday and Sick Leave if Required by Law.
Long-term contract engagement
This job opens for applications on 10/2/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.
Keywords: Senior UC Network Engineer, Unified Communications, UC Engineer, Cisco Call Manager, Jabber, CCIE Collaboration, CCNP Collaboration, Network Engineer, Routing, Switching, Firewall Policy, PSTN, Secret Clearance, Scott Air Force Base, Enterprise Networking, Collaboration Engineer
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