Unified Communications Administrator at The Bison Group LLC

Reston, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cisco Unified Call Manager, System upgrades, IAVA patching, IOS upgrades, Network administration, Troubleshooting, System monitoring, Asset management, Technical documentation, Root cause analysis, Incident management, Service request routing, Engineering design, Technical refresh, Performance optimization

Industry

Security and Investigations

Description

Description As a Unified Communications Administrator, you'll be challenged with complex support problems where you will coordinate with other NOC and Operational staff and asked to implement platform upgrades. You are expected as one of senior UC members coordinate ticket resolutions. You will be asked to provide technical resolution reports for critical outages in the UC environment. In this role the Network Administrator will be responsible for: Perform System upgrades and IAVA patches to Cisco Unified Call Manager Performs inventory asset management and accountability functions Perform IOS Upgrades Draft Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for UC operations Troubleshoot systems failures and accessibility problems Monitor system performance and track usage Demonstrates innovative engineering acumen for improvements to site, location, or enterprise performance Makes recommendations that enhance efficiencies for UC monitoring, management, and overall operations Uses experience and knowledge articles to understand/implement potential workarounds Updates knowledge articles and handles "how to" questions Support UC KM management by entering solutions into the Solutions database Participates in engineering designs/decisions supporting technical refresh of components directly impacting mission success Will lead UC implementation, installation, and technical refresh projects within a site or locale Works independently with general limited supervision. In remote locations must function as independent engineering, maintenance, and network problem solving with minimal or intermittent input from other Tiers/locations. Problems faced are difficult but typically complex. May require detailed information gathering, analysis, and investigation to understand problems. Regularly employs creativity and ingenuity for new technical solutions applicable across the enterprise, drawing heavily on prior experience. May influence other technical staff through explanation of facts, policies, and practices. Preform UC ticket resolution. Responsibilities for UC ticket closure across UC OPS staff to include: Completes initial categorization of Service Requests (type, sub-type, location device, priority, etc.) Uses administrative access to network components to research errors, incidents, problems and to perform incident analysis and identify potential problems. Routing Service Requests to the appropriate organization required for incident resolution. Performs root cause analyses. Depending on Root Cause escalates to Engineering for potential design issues. Completes problem resolutions associated with incident ticket(s) May configure, deploy, manage, and maintain UC monitoring systems used by the technicians to ensure availability and overall performance of system and services. Requirements You’ll Bring These Qualifications: IAT II TS/SCI security clearance with ability to obtain a CI poly Minimum Education & Experience: One of the following: High School/GED + 9 Yrs Associates + 7 Yrs Bachelors + 5 Yrs Masters + 3 Yrs PhD + 1 Yrs Bison Group – Mission First. People Always At Bison Group LLC, we’re more than a defense contractor — we’re a people-focused small business with a strong culture built on trust, respect, and impact. We value every member of the team, foster open communication without the layers of a big corporation, and stand firmly behind our commitment to the veteran community through real, tangible action. When you join Bison Group, you’re not just filling a role — you’re stepping into a mission-critical environment where your work directly supports the Department of Defense, and national security objectives. Here, your skills are recognized, your growth is encouraged, and your contributions have a clear purpose. Why Candidates Choose Bison Group: A small business culture with transparency, flexibility, and leadership that listens. A proven commitment to veterans and professionals who have served. The opportunity to grow your skills in multi-source intelligence, biometrics, and identity intelligence. Work that directly impacts national defense, homeland security, and operational success. A team environment where every individual matters, and the mission comes first. Bison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Responsibilities

The Unified Communications Administrator is responsible for managing, upgrading, and troubleshooting Cisco Unified Call Manager systems and network components. They will lead technical refresh projects, perform root cause analysis, and ensure optimal system performance while documenting operational procedures.