Senior Voice Engineer
nextSource10 months ago
Houston, TX, United States
Remote
Contract
Junior Level (1-3 years)
Job Description
Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled Voice Engineer for a Contract-to-hire role based in Houston, TX – Work from Home. The position starts on June 6, 2025, offering Compensation: $57/hr. In this role, you will design, implement, and manage advanced voice communication systems and technologies to ensure high-quality, reliable, and efficient voice services across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement voice communication systems, including VoIP, PBX, SIP, and unified communications solutions.
- Develop and execute deployment plans for new voice technologies with minimal disruption to operations.
- Monitor, maintain, and optimize system performance through regular updates and patches.
- Diagnose and resolve complex voice communication issues such as call quality problems and connectivity errors.
- Lead and manage voice-related projects including upgrades, migrations, and integrations while coordinating with vendors and stakeholders.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation and generate performance reports to guide strategic decisions.
- Stay current with emerging voice technologies and industry trends to innovate and enhance voice services.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in voice engineering with proven experience in VoIP, PBX systems, SIP trunking, and unified communications.
- In-depth knowledge of voice communication protocols (SIP, H.323) and network fundamentals.
- Proficiency with voice system hardware, software, and troubleshooting tools.
- Experience with network design and configuration, including QoS and bandwidth management.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.
- Experience with porting voice services between different carriers (e.g., Webex Calling, Webex Contact Center, Zoom, MS Teams Voice).
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Certifications: CCNP, CCIE, Avaya, Cisco, CVP, or Webex advanced training.
Preferred Qualifications
- Additional expertise in the process of porting voice services between carriers is a plus.
- A strong record of innovation in voice communications technology.
Benefits & Perks
- Healthcare Benefits: Medical, Prescription, Vision & Dental Coverage provided by United Healthcare.
- Voluntary STD & LTD: Offered by New York Life.
- 401(k) Retirement Planning: Provided by Fidelity.
- Discount Program available for employees.
- Eligibility for the benefits program requires full-time employment (at least 30 hours per week) with coverage effective on the 1st of the month following 60 days of employment.
Required Skills
Cisco certifications
Porting voice services
System troubleshooting
H.323 protocol
SIP protocol
VoIP
PBX
Voice system design
Network configuration
QoS
Unified Communications
SIP trunking