
Senior UC Engineer
Posted May 21

Posted May 21
This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in India.
• Execute the design, implementation, migration, and continuous management of the organization’s Cisco Unified Communications and Webex Calling systems.
• Assume full ownership of complex UC projects, encompassing planning, execution, migration, validation, and post-go-live support.
• Oversee the comprehensive delivery of intricate UC and UCaaS projects, which includes planning, execution, migration, validation, and post-go-live assistance.
• Facilitate the migration from on-prem Cisco UC (CUCM) to Webex Calling Cloud, addressing user and device migration, hybrid setups, and integration using CUBE as the Local Gateway.
• Manage and support Cisco UC platforms such as CUCM, Unity Connection, Expressway (C & E, MRA), CUBE, Webex Control Hub, and Webex Contact Center, in addition to handling upgrades, patching, certificate management, and lifecycle tasks.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, vendors, and internal technical teams to establish solution designs, implementation strategies, technical standards, and best practices.
• Create and maintain runbooks, operational procedures, and support documentation, while monitoring system health through tools like Splunk, Grafana, or similar platforms.
• Deliver advanced incident management, troubleshooting, and strategic advice, including architecture presentations, migration plans, technology roadmaps, and adherence to security and governance standards.
• Over 8 years of experience in designing, implementing, migrating, and supporting Cisco Unified Communications solutions within large enterprise settings.
• Extensive hands-on experience with Cisco CUCM, Unity Connection, Expressway (E & C / MRA), CUBE, and Webex Control Hub.
• Demonstrated experience in On-Prem to Webex Calling Cloud migration projects.
• Comprehensive understanding of Cisco Webex Calling and Webex Contact Center design and implementation.
• Familiarity with VMware ESXi and vCenter for supporting UC workloads.
• Strong knowledge of UC protocols such as SIP, MGCP, and networking fundamentals including VLANs, NAT, and routing.
• Insight into UC platform lifecycle management, capacity planning, and high-availability design.
• Practical experience with system upgrades, patching, certificate management, and operational support.
• Exposure to monitoring and observability tools like Splunk, Grafana, or equivalent solutions.
• Proficient troubleshooting skills with the capability to resolve both complex and straightforward UC issues.
• Exceptional customer service orientation with strong follow-up, documentation, and organizational capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a proven track record of collaborating with global teams and stakeholders.
• Familiarity with ITIL-based operational processes is preferred.
• Nice to have: Knowledge of cloud platforms such as Azure, Entra ID, AWS.
• Experience with automation and API integrations.
• Programming or scripting skills (Python, JavaScript, or similar).
• Familiarity with hybrid or multi-cloud UC architectures.
• Culture of Relentless Performance: join an unstoppable technology development team boasting a 99% project success rate and over 30% year-over-year revenue growth.
• Competitive Pay and Benefits: enjoy a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including health insurance and a relocation program.
• Work From Anywhere Culture: take advantage of the flexibility offered by remote work.
• Growth Mindset: benefit from a variety of professional development opportunities, including certification programs, mentorship and talent investment initiatives, and internal mobility and internship opportunities.
• Global Impact: collaborate on impactful projects for leading global clients and contribute to shaping the future of industries.
• Welcoming Multicultural Environment: be part of a vibrant, global team and thrive in an inclusive and supportive workplace with open communication and regular team-building social events.
• Social Sustainability Values: engage in our sustainable business practices focused on five pillars, including IT education, community empowerment, fair operating practices, environmental sustainability, and gender equality.
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