Senior Unified Communications Engineer
CHS Inc. · Inver Grove Heights, MN · 2 wk ago
HybridEngineeringFull-time
Responsibilities
- Serve as a senior technical engineer and subject matter expert for Microsoft Teams Voice, telephony infrastructure, and CCaaS solutions (Five9 preferred).
- Lead the design, configuration, and deployment of enterprise-wide unified communications solutions, including migrations from legacy systems to Microsoft Teams Voice.
- Develop and maintain end-to-end Visio diagrams, call flow documentation, and detailed specifications for telephony solutions.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into effective voice and collaboration designs that support business goals and processes.
- Develop telecommunications solutions addressing user and departmental needs across multiple business units.
- Administer, monitor, and troubleshoot telephony-related hardware, software, and infrastructure, including QoS, call routing, and trunking.
- Manage and optimize PSTN connectivity, including ISP provisioning, number porting, and circuit management.
- Perform root cause analysis and proactively identify system deficiencies or trends toward failure, recommending improvements for performance and reliability.
- Support ongoing voice modernization initiatives, ensuring high availability, scalability, and seamless integration across platforms and endpoints.
- Apply scripting (PowerShell and/or Python) to automate configuration, reporting, and operational tasks.
- Collaborate with other engineering teams, product owners, and service managers to ensure effective delivery and support of unified communications services.
- Contribute to Agile ceremonies and backlog refinement, continuously improving delivery practices and team efficiency.
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing within the voice engineering team.
- Perform other responsibilities as needed or assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent work experience, education and training)
- 4+ years of experience in enterprise telephony, VoIP, or unified communications engineering to include:
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Teams Voice deployment and administration
- Experience with Five9 or other CCaaS platforms such as NICE, Genesys, or Cisco (Five9 preferred)
- Strong understanding of TDM, IP-PBX, and VM/UM integration
- Experience designing, administering, and troubleshooting dial plans, call flows, and vectors
- Proficiency with PowerShell and/or Python scripting for automation and system management
- Proven ability to work collaboratively across the business and IT teams
Additional Qualifications
- Knowledge of PRI, SIP (station and trunking), H.323, VOIP, analog, and digital telephony systems
- Familiarity with QoS/COS, traffic shaping, packet analysis, and troubleshooting IP voice performance
- Experience migrating legacy telephony systems to Microsoft Teams Voice in a large, complex enterprise
- Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals, SIP trunking, and ISP coordination
- Understanding of cybersecurity principles related to voice systems
- Familiarity with ITSM/ITIL practices and Agile methodologies (Scrum experience preferred)
- Experience with IVR, ACD, call recording, CTI, and CRM integrations
- Excellent documentation and communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences
- Ability to mentor peers and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement