Sr. Unified Communications Engineer- Downtown Denver

Sr. Unified Communications Engineer- Downtown Denver

This position is based in downtown Denver and requires 50% travel to Tulsa, OK.

This position does NOT require "on-call" time.

Please apply if you have most of the requirements below, even if you do not have all.

Our client is currently seeking engineering experts with a solid track record in Microsoft technologies. Specific in-depth experience with Exchange 2007 and Active Directory is a must-have. Experience with unified communications and Office Communications Server 2007 is desired, but not required. Experience leading a team of engineers is desired, as well as, experience acting in a consultative role with customers.

The Sr. Engineer is an advanced position within the Unified Communications Practice that progresses by proving a track record of success in providing business value to customers and leading projects that have several resources assigned. The primary objective of this position is to provide technically advanced, project-based services to customers in a consultative and professional manner.

Responsibilities Include:

  * Performs billable design services for Unified Communications and Microsoft Infrastructure projects, which may include servers, storage, voice/video, and network components. -50%.
  * Establishes IT architectures for complex customer environments. Works with the customer on IT planning cycles looking 2 to 3 years ahead. Sets customer standards that enable business improvements by implementing proper technology solutions. Oversees the implementation of environments utilizing other resources as necessary. – 30%
  * Assists in presales efforts by attending meetings, presenting to customers, and helping to prepare design and scope of work documents. – 10%
  * Mentors Engineers and Senior Engineers toward the Consultant level – 5%
  * Career development towards Senior Consultant level. – 5%

Core Competencies

  * Minimum 5 years experience
  * Is an expert in configuration and installation Microsoft technologies – AD, Exchange, OCS
  * Expert system level troubleshooter
  * Expert system level architect
  * Strong customer liaison skill
  * Team player
  * Diagnoses major problems with ease
  * Integrated product knowledge
  * Competent designer of solutions
  * Able to coordinate team efforts
  * Exposure to the sales process and possesses presentation skills
  * Effective documentation skills
  * Strong desire to learn


Education:

  * Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent training, in computer science, math, or engineering or related field. Advanced degree preferred.


Certifications:

  * Required: MCSE 2003 (candidate must provide a certified copy of Microsoft transcript or enable transcript sharing via https://mcp.microsoft.com/mcp/tools/MCPDirectoryPreferences.aspx)
  * Other Desirable Certifications: Microsoft specialization in Exchange 2007 and OCS 2007. Cisco certifications desirable (CNE, CCNP, CCNA, etc.).


Required Experience:
Exchange 2003/2007:

  * Must have Exchange Server 2003/2007 architecture, design, and deployment experience (not administration).
  * Experience with Exchange Server 2007 Unified Messaging desired, but not required.
  * Must have extensive experience migrating medium organizations (up to 5000 mailboxes) from Exchange 5.5 and 2000 to Exchange 2003.
  * Able to communicate the feature-sets, technical enhancements and benefits provided by Exchange Server 2007.


Active Directory/Windows 2003:

  * Strong background in Active Directory architecture and design (not just administration) based on the Windows 2003 server operating system.
  * Detailed knowledge of the Windows security model and processes.
  * Significant experience in the design and deployment of Group Policies.
  * Extensive experience migrating medium/large organizations (1000+ users) from Windows NT 4.0 and Windows Server 2000 directory services to Windows Server 2003 Active Directory.
  * Able to communicate the feature-sets, technical enhancements and benefits provided by Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008.
  * Experience with IP networking (security, DNS, etc.).


Preferred Experience:
Office Communications 2007:

  * Office Communications Server 2007 architecture, design, and deployment experience (not administration).
  * Should have experience with deploying SQL server 2005.
  * Experience with architecting, design, and deployment experience with perimeter IP network technology (firewall, DMZ, etc.).

Please include the following in your cover letter:

1. your desired salary (for a full-time position with benefits)
2. when you could be available to start (or with how much notice)
3. your citizenship/residency/visa status