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Are you interested in using your skills to help shape the Cyber, Security, & Intel space? If so, look no further. Amentum is seeking a Senior Unified Capabilities (UC) Engineer to join our team of passionate individuals in Ft. Meade, MD. In this role you will support challenging, mission-critical projects that make a direct impact on the Nation's security and intelligence mission.
In support of DISA, the Intel and Cyber Division is assembling a team to support a program that provides critical IT capabilities to the Department of Defense. We are committed to recruiting and retaining this team for prototype development, test, and demonstration, as well as making this team available longer term for integration, deployment and sustainment as needed.
Candidates interested in joining the team must be critical thinkers, have a strong work ethic, and be able to work independently or as a member of a team in a dynamic environment that supports a critical and rewarding mission. We value candidates who are detail-oriented while also being able to think and react quickly to emerging and unique problem sets. To be successful, you must be able to rapidly adapt and learn how to operate the front and back end of new products and processes.
Work Schedule: 8 Hours per day, Monday through Friday
Essential Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities of the Senior UC Engineer include, but are not limited to, the following:

• 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, 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

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

• Employee will work in a SCIF on a daily basis.
• Employee may also work in a datacenter environment for specified periods of time.

Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in UC design, Endpoints and user management, Configuration, Troubleshooting, and Integration with other systems
• Expert with Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical field, or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 15 years of experience in IT engineering, with at least 10 years specific to UC
• Demonstrated experience designing, architecting and deploying secure UC solutions in classified or DoD environments
• Experience with voice gateways, SIP session border controllers, SIP trunks, and ISDN circuits
• Understanding of Cisco IOS/IOX command line router and switch configuration as it relates to UC
• Cisco IM and Presence Server
• 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), Cisco Unified Border Element (CUBE), and Cisco Meeting Server
• 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%.

Security Clearance Required:Must have active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
Minimum Education:Bachelor's Degree in an IT related field, or an additional five (5) years of Unified Communications (UC) Engineering experience
Minimum Years of Experience:15 (fifteen) years of IT engineering/architecture with at least 10 (ten) years specific to UC
Required Certifications:

• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) - Collaboration certification
• DoD 8570.01-M IAT-II baseline certification requirements

Preferred Qualifications: AI if applicable to your program

• Proven experience implementing VQ Conference Manager
• Experience implementing solutions aligned with the DoD Unified Capabilities Approved Products List (APL)
• Familiarity with classified cloud environments (e.g., AWS Secret Region, Azure Government Secret)
• 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 (Tenable)
• Experience with Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls in relation to troubleshooting voice and video integration issues
• Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Experience developing complex design documentation, IT checklists, SOPs, guides, etc.

*** "Experience with Oracle SBC, Cisco Event Manager scripting, Cisco TCL scripting, Cisco Jabber, and Cisco IVR application configuration is a plus" but this should not be a requirement***
This position is designated as a safety sensitive position.
As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment, Amentum is a drug-free workplace and requires all personnel to comply with company drug and alcohol policies as a condition of employment. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the drug screening process. Please note that this may include pre-hire screening for marijuana, as well as other federally controlled substances due to Amentum's role as a federal contractor and trusted partner to the US Government.
Other Responsibilities:
Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.
Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
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Compensation Details:
200K - 250K
The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
Benefits Overview:
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• 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

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
Original Posting:
07/17/2026 - Until Filled
Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
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