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