Sr. UC Network Engineer- Secret- Scott Air Force

Piper Companies is hiring anSr. UC Network Engineer- Secret- Scott Air Forcefor a Cloud and Technology company located at Scott Air Force Base, IL. TheSr. UC Network Engineer- Secret- Scott Air Forceis a creative problem solver, comfortable with challenging the status quo and able to rapidly respond to escalated issues. The Sr. UC Network Engineer- Secret- Scott Air Force role is an onsite position located at the Scott Air Force Base, IL.Responsibilities of the Sr. UC Network Engineer- Secret- Scott Air Force Include: Serve as the trusted technical advisor to customers, providing guidance on network, collaboration, and infrastructure strategies while supporting mission-critical operations. Lead the design, implementation, troubleshooting, and optimization of enterprise networking environments, including Layer 1, Layer 2, routing, switching, and spanning tree technologies. Manage and maintain enterprise Unified Communications environments, including call management, messaging, presence, voice gateways, PSTN connectivity, and gateway protocols. Develop, implement, and support network security solutions, including firewall policies, high-availability configurations, and secure communications architectures. Perform lifecycle management activities, including upgrades, patching, maintenance, and optimization of networking, collaboration, and infrastructure platforms. Provide advanced troubleshooting, technical leadership, and escalation support for complex network, voice, and infrastructure issues while mentoring team members and supporting customer success. Qualifications of the Sr. UC Network Engineer- Secret- Scott Air Force include: Active U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance required. Ability to work onsite four (4) days per week at Scott Air Force Base, IL.Minimum of 8+ years of professional experience supporting enterprise networking and Unified Communications environments, including Call Manager and Jabber. Strong background in Layer 1 and Layer 2 networking, routing and switching, spanning tree, firewall policy management, gateway protocols, PSTN connectivity, and enterprise UC solutions. CCIE Collaboration, CCNP Collaboration, or equivalent advanced networking/collaboration certification preferred. Proven ability to build long-term customer relationships, act as a trusted advisor, and lead complex technical initiatives in secure enterprise environments. Compensation for the Sr. UC Network Engineer- Secret- Scott Air Force include:$140,000-$160,000 annually