VTC Engineer with Security Clearance

About Peraton Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure. Program Overview Peraton provides a secure, worldwide, high-performance communications network comprised of real-time interactive applications operating over a dedicated IP backbone with secure services for complex national and worldwide executive-level communications. Peraton provides the O&M of the network infrastructure and its components, integration for development of hardware and software solutions, and task support for the delivery of system, network, software, and security solutions. About The Role Peraton is looking for a VTC Engineer to support a contract onsite in Arlington. In this role, the VTC Engineer will be responsible for configuring, managing, monitoring, and maintaining government Command and Control (C2) conference rooms and video-teleconferencing endpoints. Peraton has served as the prime contractor for this program since its inception in the 1980's. We provide high-level government leaders with reliable secure voice, video, and fax communications anytime, anywhere, in any environment in support of day-to-day operations. We support a secure, worldwide, high-performance communications network comprised of real-time interactive applications allowing complex national and worldwide communications. Peraton provides the O&M of the network infrastructure and its components. We provide integration for development of hardware and software solutions, and engineering support for the delivery of system, network, software, and security solutions. The VTC Engineer is responsible for but not limited to:* Tier II phone support of reported customer incidents supporting network conference room video systems, desktop video systems, video conferencing systems, video gateways, and video control systems.* Provide End User support, to include in-room and external network support with graphical user interface access and operability; troubleshooting, scheduling and administering video teleconferences.* Conduct testing and configuration of existing VTC hardware, including application of security controls, generation and application of security certificates, and specialized configuration testing for individual platforms.* Perform patch and firmware upgrades of VTC devices, break/fix support and daily operations and management support, including onsite assistance for special events.* Testing and evaluation of video infrastructure equipment such as multi-controller units, meeting systems, video content servers, and video control systems.* Testing and evaluation of video endpoint devices and associated peripherals.* Documentation and reporting of all associated testing activities.* Develop and provide training to end users on the various endpoint devices.Qualifications Required Qualifications: * An active/current TS/SCI Security Clearance is required.* Bachelors degree and eight (8) years of related experience or a commensurate combination of education, training and experience, is required; Masters degree and six (6) years of relevant experience; four years of relevant experience in the above-cited duties may be substituted in lieu of a degree.* A current 8570 compliant certification.* At least 3 years of experience with VOIP Protocols (SIP, H.323), Unified Communications Implementation, Gateway Solution Implementation, PABX / PSTN, Wireshark, SIP, Networking.* Minimum of one year of experience in support of Cisco CUCM environment for video collaboration.* Minimum of one year of experience in support of Cisco Telepresence, Video Communications and Meeting Server management.* Minimum of one year of experience interacting with high-profile executives and addressing video conferencing support needs.* Minimum of one year of experience working with encoding and decoding streaming technology.* Minimum of one year of troubleshooting and repairing of VTC equipment (Voice, video, and conference room control equipment).Desired Qualifications: * Three years of experience in support of Cisco CUCM environment for video collaboration.* Three years of experience in support of Cisco Telepresence, Video Communications and Meeting Server management.* Technical certification in Cisco Voice and Video Engineering.* Direct experience with Cisco Telepresence Management System, Video Control Server, Cisco Meeting Server, WebEx Pro desktop video systems, and WebEx Pro system CODECs.* Experience with the ITIL library in support of incident and change management.* Experience with a maintenance ticketing system to manage incidents and problems.* Knowledge of Solarwinds, Splunk, and Variphy monitoring systems.* Previous experience supporting a government and/or Department of Defense customer.Benefits: Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligibility to participate in an attractive bonus plan. SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range Details Target Salary Range: $104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. 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