Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) Administrator - Lead
AMERICAN SYSTEMS
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Hillcrest Heights, MD
Posted 9 days ago
Join AMERICAN SYSTEMS, an employee owned federal government contractor, and support national priority programs through strategic solutions in Information Technology, Program Mission Support, Engineering and Analysis, Test and Evaluation, and Training.
We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) Administrator to lead the administration, optimization, and modernization of enterprise Cisco unified communications environments supporting mission critical operations in Washington, DC. In this role, you will provide technical leadership for complex voice, video, and collaboration systems, ensuring secure, reliable, and high performing communications capabilities across the organization.
This position includes a $5,000 Sign-on Bonus on top of a comprehensive compensation package!
As a Cisco Unified Communications Manager Administrator with AMERICAN SYSTEMS, you will have the opportunity to do the following:
• Take charge of the design, deployment, and optimization of mission-critical communication systems.
• Provide strategic guidance to the team, while driving system improvements across a global footprint.
• Lead the design, deployment, and management of Unified Communications systems, including Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM), Cisco Unity, and Telepresence Management Server.
• Act as a senior escalation point, resolving complex UC issues such as voice and video challenges and call routing conflicts.
• Oversee the management of UC endpoints, including Cisco VoIP phones and video conferencing systems.
• Plan and execute large-scale system upgrades, migrations, and hardware refreshes.
• Develop and enforce UC security policies to ensure compliance with DoD standards.
• Mentor and guide junior team members, fostering skill development and technical excellence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including network engineers, cybersecurity professionals, and third-party vendors, to ensure seamless UC operations.
• Maintain and update operational documentation, including system architecture diagrams and technical guides.
• Deliver regular performance and activity reports to senior leadership, identifying trends and recommending improvements.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
• Bachelor's degree and 11 to 12 years of relevant experience (additional experience and/or certifications may be considered in lieu of a degree)
• Current Security+ CE or equivalent DoD 8140 IAT Level II or III certification
• Demonstrated success managing enterprise scale Cisco Unified Communications systems, preferably in a DoD environment
• Expert knowledge of:
• Cisco Unified Communications Manager
• Cisco Unity
• Voice Gateways
• Cisco VTC codecs
• VoIP endpoints
• Telepresence Management Server
• Strong understanding of:
• VoIP protocols, including SIP, H323, and RTP
• Quality of Service principles
• Experience integrating unified communications systems with third party platforms, such as Microsoft Teams
• Experience with at least three of the following:
• Cisco Meeting Server
• Cisco Meeting Manager
• Telepresence Management Suite
• Cisco Expressways
• vBrick
• Vyopta
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and troubleshooting skills
• Advanced Cisco collaboration certifications, such as CCNP Collaboration or CCIE Collaboration, are a plus.
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AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $129,800.00/Yr. - USD $216,700.00/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.
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Cisco & Juniper Network Engineer
TEKsystems c/o Allegis Group
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El Dorado, AR
Posted 9 days ago
Our client is searching for a Network Engineer that can support Cisco and Juniper equipment for a 3-6 month contract role in the El Dorado, AR area. This position will be responsible for working on a new location buildout by providing support to Juniper networking equipment, Cisco Voice equipment, Dell laptops and other related technologies. Candidates must have hands on experience with Juniper and Cisco to provide proper support. Pay will be based on experience and a drug and background check is required.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of El Dorado, AR.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $45.00 – $50.00/hr.
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in El Dorado, AR.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 20, 2026.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
Senior Network Engineer (Cisco ISE) - Hybrid at BlueAlly Woodlawn, MD
BlueAlly
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Riverdale Park, MD
Posted 9 days ago
Senior Network Engineer (Cisco ISE) - Hybrid job at BlueAlly. Woodlawn, MD. Job Description The Senior Cisco ISE Engineer functions as a Subject Matter Expert within the Consulting Services division of BlueAlly. The Senior Engineer must be able to lead small to enterprise initiatives, work independently, and develop an in-depth technical and business understanding of the working environment for Clients across numerous industries and/or verticals. This role is Hybrid - onsite 2 days a week in Woodlawn, MD. Responsibilities Applies broad technical expertise to address business challenges Leads a multi-disciplinary teams focused on a complex project Develops and delivers briefings and presentations for clients Produces relevant documentation Manages project budgets and schedules Develops and presents relevant reports Knowledge & Experience Functions as a Subject Matter Expert Ability to act independently Leads small to mid-size initiatives In depth technical and business understanding of the working environment Expert knowledge of all aspects in one or more of the following: Network Engineering Security Data Center Network Design/Configuration Unified Communications and Collaboration Virtualization Qualifications Mandatory Position Requirements: U.S. Citizenship or lawful permanent residency (Green Card Holder Status) due to federal regulations and contractual requirements At least 8 years of relevant experience Extensive experience in Cisco Data Center and Enterprise Routing and Switching CCIE Certification - need to be at this level, will also consider candidates with a completed written exam Ability to obtain and maintain client suitability and undergo a background and drug test to include marijuana Nice to Have Requirements: Experience with Cisco DNA-Center Prior Consulting Experience Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Senior Network Engineer (Cisco ISE) - Hybrid at BlueAlly Woodlawn, MD
BlueAlly
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Woodlawn, MD
Posted 9 days ago
Senior Network Engineer (Cisco ISE) - Hybrid job at BlueAlly. Woodlawn, MD. Job Description
The Senior Cisco ISE Engineer functions as a Subject Matter Expert within the Consulting Services division of BlueAlly. The Senior Engineer must be able to lead small to enterprise initiatives, work independently, and develop an in-depth technical and business understanding of the working environment for Clients across numerous industries and/or verticals.
This role is Hybrid - onsite 2 days a week in Woodlawn, MD.
Responsibilities Applies broad technical expertise to address business challenges Leads a multi-disciplinary teams focused on a complex project Develops and delivers briefings and presentations for clients Produces relevant documentation Manages project budgets and schedules Develops and presents relevant reports Knowledge & Experience Functions as a Subject Matter Expert Ability to act independently Leads small to mid-size initiatives In depth technical and business understanding of the working environment Expert knowledge of all aspects in one or more of the following: Network Engineering Security Data Center Network Design/Configuration Unified Communications and Collaboration Virtualization Qualifications
Mandatory Position Requirements:
U.S. Citizenship or lawful permanent residency (Green Card Holder Status) due to federal regulations and contractual requirements At least 8 years of relevant experience Extensive experience in Cisco Data Center and Enterprise Routing and Switching CCIE Certification - need to be at this level, will also consider candidates with a completed written exam Ability to obtain and maintain client suitability and undergo a background and drug test to include marijuana
Nice to Have Requirements:
Experience with Cisco DNA-Center Prior Consulting Experience Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Senior Cisco ISE Engineer - Hybrid
BlueAlly Technology Solutions LLC
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Baltimore, MD
Posted 9 days ago
Senior Cisco ISE Engineer
The Senior Cisco ISE Engineer functions as a Subject Matter Expert within the Consulting Services division of BlueAlly. The Senior Engineer must be able to lead small to enterprise initiatives, work independently, and develop an in-depth technical and business understanding of the working environment for Clients across numerous industries and/or verticals.
This role is Hybrid - onsite 2 days a week in Woodlawn, MD.
Responsibilities
• Applies broad technical expertise to address business challenges
• Leads a multi-disciplinary teams focused on a complex project
• Develops and delivers briefings and presentations for clients
• Produces relevant documentation
• Manages project budgets and schedules
• Develops and presents relevant reports
Knowledge & Experience
• Functions as a Subject Matter Expert
• Ability to act independently
• Leads small to mid-size initiatives
• In depth technical and business understanding of the working environment
• Expert knowledge of all aspects in one or more of the following:
• Network Engineering
• Security
• Data Center
• Network Design/Configuration
• Unified Communications and Collaboration
• Virtualization
Mandatory Position Requirements:
• U.S. Citizenship or lawful permanent residency (Green Card Holder Status) due to federal regulations and contractual requirements
• At least 10 years of relevant experience
• Subject Matter Expert level in Cisco Identity Services (Cisco ISE)
• Extensive experience in Cisco Data Center and Enterprise Routing and Switching
• Extensive experience in Cisco Wireless
• CCIE Certification - need to be at this level, will consider candidates with recently expired certifications
• Ability to obtain and maintain client suitability and undergo a background and drug test to include marijuana
Nice to Have Requirements:
• Experience with Cisco DNA-Center
• Prior Consulting Experience
Senior Network Engineer (Cisco ISE) – Hybrid Lead
BlueAlly
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Woodlawn, MD
Posted 9 days ago
A prominent consulting services provider is seeking a Senior Network Engineer (Cisco ISE) for a hybrid role based in Woodlawn, MD. This position requires expertise in Network Engineering and Security, with a strong focus on Cisco systems. The candidate must have at least 8 years of experience and a CCIE Certification. The role involves leading teams on complex projects and delivering client presentations. Additional responsibilities include documentation and budget management. A collaborative environment awaits the right candidate.
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Senior Network Engineer; Cisco ISE - Hybrid Woodlawn, MD
BlueAlly
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Maryland
Posted 22 days ago
Position: Senior Network Engineer (Cisco ISE) - Hybrid at BlueAlly Woodlawn, MD
Senior Network Engineer (Cisco ISE) - Hybrid job dlawn, MD.
Job Description
Job Description
The Senior Cisco ISE Engineer functions as a Subject Matter Expert within the Consulting Services division of Blue Ally. The Senior Engineer must be able to lead small to enterprise initiatives, work independently, and develop an in-depth technical and business understanding of the working environment for Clients across numerous industries and/or verticals.
This role is Hybrid - onsite 2 days a week in Woodlawn, MD.
Responsibilities
• Applies broad technical expertise to address business challenges
• Leads a multi-disciplinary teams focused on a complex project
• Develops and delivers briefings and presentations for clients
• Produces relevant documentation
• Manages project budgets and schedules
• Develops and presents relevant reports
Knowledge & Experience
• Functions as a Subject Matter Expert
• Ability to act independently
• Leads small to mid-size initiatives
• In depth technical and business understanding of the working environment
• Expert knowledge of all aspects in one or more of the following:
• Network Engineering
• Security
• Data Center
• Network Design/Configuration
• Unified Communications and Collaboration
• Virtualization
Qualifications
• U.S. Citizenship or lawful permanent residency (Green Card Holder Status) due to federal regulations and contractual requirements
• At least 8 years of relevant experience
• Extensive experience in Cisco Data Center and Enterprise Routing and Switching
• CCIE Certification - need to be at this level, will also consider candidates with a completed written exam
• Ability to obtain and maintain client suitability and undergo a background and drug test to include marijuana
Nice to Have Requirements
• Experience with Cisco DNA-Center
• Prior Consulting Experience
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Systems Engineer II: Linux, Cisco, Puppet & Bash; TS/SCI
Captivation Software
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Baltimore, MD
Posted 22 days ago
Position: Systems Engineer II: Linux, Cisco, Puppet & Bash (TS/SCI)
A leading defense technology firm is seeking a mid-level systems engineer to assist with daily responsibilities and provide essential support to mission-driven projects. Candidates must hold a Top Secret/SCI clearance and possess a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, along with substantial experience in systems engineering. The position offers a competitive salary range from $130,000 to $270,000 based on experience and generous benefits including HSA contributions and comprehensive insurance coverage.
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TS/SCI Systems Engineer: Linux, Cisco, NetApp & Puppet
Captivation
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Silver Spring, MD
Posted 22 days ago
A defense technology firm in Maryland is seeking a mid-level systems engineer to assist with daily responsibilities. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, alongside 14 years of relevant experience. Candidates must possess a Top Secret/SCI clearance and be U.S. citizens. Benefits include an annual salary range of $130,000 - $270,000, up to 20% 401k contribution, 6 weeks of paid time off, and comprehensive insurance coverage.
This position is open for direct hires only.
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Senior Cisco ISE Engineer — Hybrid, Client-Facing SME
BlueAlly
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Woodlawn, MD
Posted 22 days ago
A technology consulting firm is seeking a Senior Network Engineer (Cisco ISE) for a hybrid position in Woodlawn, MD. This role requires at least 8 years of experience, specifically in Cisco Data Center and Enterprise Routing. The selected candidate will lead multi-disciplinary teams and manage project budgets while acting as a Subject Matter Expert. A CCIE certification is highly desirable, and candidates should be prepared to undergo a background check.
This is an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment that values technical expertise.
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Change Management Manager
Cisco
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Chicago, IL
Posted about 7 hours ago
The application window is expected to close on: 05/18/2026
**Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received** .
**Meet the Team**
Join a high-impact team at the center of Cisco’s mission to revolutionize the way organizations connect and protect in the AI era. Our mission is to create a modern sales team with AI-enabled sellers who show up more prepared, compete differently, and unlock innovation for our customers and partners. By placing AI, the seller experience and a commitment to customer value at our core, our team is redefining how we communicate, activate, and drive adoption and change management to ensure our strategy translates into a reality that redefines our competitive edge and ensures we win as one team.
**Your Impact**
As a Change Management Manager, you are the primary architect of the people-side of our sales transformation, the regional or functional expert responsible for the last mile of execution, and accountable for the end-to-end adoption of critical sales initiatives. You will lead the design and execution of change initiatives that minimize friction and maximize the ROI of new sales processes, tools, and AI-powered workflows. Your work directly influences the speed and effectiveness with which our global sales organization embraces new ways of working, ensuring that AI-driven capabilities and process enhancements translate into measurable business outcomes. You will serve as the bridge between the center and the geos and functions, keeping the global plan consistent while giving geos the agility to adapt and execute locally. As a senior leader at this level, you will independently drive enterprise-wide, multi-workstream transformations, influence VP-level stakeholders with minimal oversight, and set the strategic direction for change programs that span multiple geos and functions. You bring the deep expertise required to anticipate downstream risks, architect scalable adoption frameworks, and coach more junior change managers across the team. You will be responsible for:
**Sales Transformation Strategy & Execution:**
+ Own the end-to-end change management strategy for high-priority global sales initiatives, sales process and tool evolutions, enablement programs, and the integration of AI-powered workflows and capabilities.
+ Conduct comprehensive change impact assessments to identify risks, adoption barriers, and persona-specific resistance points across diverse global teams.
+ Develop and execute multi-channel change plans that integrate sponsorship, communication, training, and support to ensure seamless adoption.
+ Oversee the execution of change plans, monitoring adoption rates, gathering feedback, and proactively addressing challenges to ensure successful implementation of process, tool, and AI ways of working.
**Cross-Functional Execution & Integration:**
+ Partner across Geo and Functional teams to ensure seamless integration and implementation of change initiatives.
+ Proactively identify and mitigate implementation risks, adjusting strategies in real-time to maintain momentum and minimize disruption to sales productivity.
**Sponsorship, Stakeholder Partnership & Champion Networks:**
+ Conduct stakeholder analysis and build strong, collaborative relationships with global and regional sales stakeholders and leaders.
+ Partner with Sales Operations to enable Sales leadership to foster a culture of adoption, building buy-in at the executive level.
+ Act as the primary point of contact for leaders to voice concerns, facilitating open dialogue and addressing objections with empathy and clarity.
+ Develop and deliver targeted, high-value training resources that focus on the practical application of new tools and AI capabilities, emphasizing the what is in it for me (WIIFM) for sellers.
+ Cultivate and manage a network of Change Champions to drive grassroots advocacy and peer-to-peer support.
**Performance Monitoring & Continuous Improvement:**
+ Define and track critical KPIs (e.g., tool utilization, process adherence, and AI adoption rates) to measure the success of transformation initiatives and business outcomes.
+ Analyze post-implementation data and qualitative feedback to identify trends, diagnose performance gaps, and iterate on change strategies for continuous improvement.
+ Translate complex technical and process data into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership.
+ Share best practices and lessons learned with the broader global change management community.
**Minimum Qualifications**
+ BA/BS (or equivalent) with 10+ years of progressive experience in Change Management, Sales Operations, or Organizational Development, including demonstrated success leading enterprise-wide, multi-year transformation programs.
+ Demonstrated success in driving organizational change and transformation within a global, matrixed environment.
+ Experience driving the adoption of AI-powered workflows, CRM platforms, or complex sales enablement technology.
+ Deep expertise in change management methodologies such as Prosci ADKAR.
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Exceptional coaching and talent development skills with a proven track record of scaling high-performing teams." "Demonstrated ability to influence C-suite stakeholders and drive consensus in a global, matrixed organization.
+ Relevant certifications such as Prosci or CCMP are highly preferred.
+ Experience working with sales leadership in a specific geo or business unit.
+ Experience with complex sales enablement technology.
+ Advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) in a related field.
**Why Cisco?**
At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.
Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.
We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.
**Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:**
The starting salary range posted for this position is $147,100.00 to $190,700.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.
Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.
U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.
U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies:
+ 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
+ 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
+ Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
+ Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
+ 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
+ Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
+ Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.
Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:
+ .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
+ 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
+ 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and
+ Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.
For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.
The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:
New York City Metro Area:
$170,100.00 - $266,900.00
Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:
$160,400.00 - $235,300.00
* For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.
** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.
Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.
Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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