Job Description

The Systems Engineer will design, implement, and maintain voice communication systems, with a strong focus on Voice over IP (VoIP) and Unified Communications (UC) solutions. The Systems Engineer responsibilities span hardware and software management, network integration, troubleshooting, and ensuring high-quality, reliable, and secure voice services.

The Systems Engineers focus is on gaining operational proficiency with all components of the Voxco platform (including dialers, servers, and web survey tools) to ensure smooth operation. Responsibilities also include the configuration and maintenance of surveys and Interactive Voice Response (IVR) scripts, as well as the proactive monitoring, diagnosis, and resolution of all related system and access issues.

Contract to Hire

Local to Chicago only (8 days Onsite a month)

Responsibilities:

• Design & Implementation: Architect and deploy scalable voice solutions, including IP Private Branch Exchanges (PBX), session border controllers (SBCs), voice gateways, and SIP trunks.
• Configuration & Maintenance: Configure and manage Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM), Cisco Expressways, Cisco Unity voicemail, Cisco ACD / UCCX, Cisco emergency responder (CER), and Microsoft Teams Phone System, including dial plans, call routing, and voicemail solutions.
• Troubleshooting & Monitoring: Proactively monitor system performance. Diagnose and resolve complex voice-related issues, such as call quality problems, latency, and network outages, using diagnostic tools like Wireshark, Netscout, and Cisco Real Time Monitoring Tool (RTMT).
• Network Integration: Collaborate with network engineers to integrate voice systems seamlessly with existing data networks (LAN/WAN) and enterprise applications, ensuring proper Quality of Service (QoS) for voice traffic.
• CATI / CAWI Operations: Become operationally proficient with the Voxco CATI environment that consists of Pronto dialers, Servno server, Directory server, Command Center, CATI and CAWI web surveys servers.
• CATI / CAWI Configuration & Maintenance: Create, update, and test CATI and CAWI surveys in the Voxco environment. Create and update Voxco IVR scripts to direct inbound calling to the correct destination.
• CATI / CAWI Troubleshooting and Monitoring: Proactively monitor system performance. Diagnose and resolve survey related issues such as configuration and access.

Experience: Three years of experience in voice engineering, telecommunications, and application support.

Technical Skills:

• Deep knowledge of VoIP protocols (SIP, RTP, H.323)
• Experience with Cisco call manager, unity voicemail, UCCX / ACD/ Finesse, and Cisco emergency Responder (CER).
• Experience with Microsoft Teams Phone system
• Knowledge and understanding of FCC E911 rules (Karis Law and Ray Baums Act)
• Operational experience with Microsoft Windows operating system. Experience with implementing security parameters within the operating system.
• Understanding of OSI model
• Desired, Understanding of Microsoft Server Manager and IIS Manager
• Desired, Understanding of PowerShell in Windows Server Environment
• Desired, Understanding of Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio

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