Wear jeans and sneakers to work. CHECK.

Design, implement, and support a massive scale Linux based SIP and XMPP environment. CHECK.

Work hands on with and contribute back to opensource projects like OpenSIPS, Asterisk, and ejabberd. CHECK.

Freedom to get your job done without a lot of red tape. CHECK.

Thinking Phone Networks (www.thinkingphones.com) is seeking well qualified applicants to join the backend service delivery team of a fast growing, enterprise business-focused Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) provider in the Cambridge MA area. An ideal candidate has at least 5 years hands on experience designing / architecting, implementing, and supporting a large scale SIP based communications environment. Experience with high availability service provider environments and demonstrated ability leading technical teams is a large plus. This position requires both hands on technical skills and team leadership and management abilities.

The industry is in the midst of a fundamental shift. Traditional lines of demarcation between premise based pbx vendors, carriers, and new software based entrants is blurring. We believe that over the next 5 years a large portion of the existing enterprise UC market will be delivered via the cloud. Existing carriers and pbx vendors are struggling with delivering enterprise class cloud based solutions, and we believe this very large market opportunity is up for grabs by newer UCaaS entrants with a strong vision and ability to execute. Thinking Phone Networks is currently recognized by industry leading analysts as “visionaries” in the enterprise UCaaS space, and we are very well positioned to take advantage of this market shift.

This is your opportunity to join an exciting business that is poised for significant growth. You will work closely with the management team, who has a proven track record of building successful companies in the SaaS and enterprise software space. You will be responsible for growing a technical team that will help us bring our platform to the next level and support our future growth. In this position you will have both R&D and operational responsibilities for the UC platform at the SIP / XMPP / UC feature level and report directly to the CTO.

Soft Skills

-Candidate should be comfortable mentoring and leading highly technical teams, and have a hands-on, “lead by example” philosophy.

-Strong written and communications skills with a demonstrated comfort level authoring non-trivial documents and using these documents to keep different types of constituents informed about what is going on.

-Excellent analytic and troubleshooting skills for problems that span multiple domains (applications, network, system, hardware).

-The position requires an organized, highly motivated individual that has excellent project and task management skills.

Hard Skills

-Hands on familiarity with SIP and RTP protocols required. Knowledge of XMPP protocol is highly desirable. You should be able to read wireshark SIP call traces in your sleep.

-Experience with PBX UC functionality: extension plans, ring groups, find me / follow me, shared line appearances, call parking, etc.

-Experience with Call Center UC functionality such as agent login / logoff, queues, ACD, realtime consoles, call center analytics, etc.

-Operational experience with OpenSIPS, Kamailio, OpenSER, or SER a big plus.

-Operational experience with Asterisk PBX a big plus.

-Operational experience with Openfire or ejabberd a big plus.

-Experience building and supporting high volume / high availability architectures a big plus.

-Knowledge of SIP endpoints such as Polycom handsets, ATA units, soft phones a plus.

-Experience with video endpoints (e.g. Polycom HDX, Tandberg, etc) a plus.

-Familiarity at the Linux command line, and experience supporting mission critical apps in a Linux (or other Unix) environment required.

-Scripting or coding experience (e.g. bash, perl, python, ruby) a plus.

Responsibilities

-Develop, test, productionalize, and support high availability UC architectures to support our enterprise customer base.

-Develop, test, productionalize, and support new UC features to support enterprise customer requirements.

-Work with the Infrastructure team (OS, Network and below), and Development (in-house developed application stack) to design and support our UC platform as a whole.

-Provide communication to management and other constituents about project status, maintenance activity and other notable events.

-Lead, mentor, and organize a team to create elegant, scalable, resilient, and documented service designs, while at the same time meeting business goals and deadlines.

About Thinking Phone Networks

Thinking Phone Networks is focused on unified communications-enabling enterprise organizations to drive dramatic business process improvement and was recently named a “Visionary” by leading analyst firm Gartner, Inc. Our award-winning ThinkingSuite cloud ecosystem combines a powerful analytics engine and application integration with comprehensive unified communications capabilities on a single hosted platform. ThinkingSuite communications services are deployed by hundreds of leading-edge enterprises at thousands of locations around the globe. Visit us at www.thinkingphones.com.

How to apply:

Send your resume and cover letter to jobs@thinkingphones.com and include a link to this job posting for consideration.

Configuration, installation and integration of Asterisk for various applications like hosted PBX, IVR.

Experience in writing dial plan using extension.conf as well as extensiosn.ael.

Working knowledge of various PBX Manager like Trixbox, Druid, Thirdlane.

Strong knowledge of AGI Scripting preferably in PHP (AGI-PHP scripts are used to calling stored procedure from MSSQL server). Modification of existing AGI will be required.

How to apply:

Asterisk Developer´s

Working on Open Source projects, providing customer support, bug fixing and troubleshooting in our Open Source Support Centre. You will have experience in working with a range of free software projects, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a flexible approach to job responsibilities and tasks and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. C++, Java, Ruby, Perl or C all useful. Attractive benefits package, salary negotiable depending on experience.

How to apply:

If you are interested please send your CV with a covering letter,
providing references and details of availability.

Pacific Management Systems is searching for a Software Engineer for one of our premier clients in software development.

• Develop new product platforms in support of the Voicemail and Voice Logger applications

• Support Windows-based applications that utilizes multi-threading programming and operate in a client-server environment

• Develop new capabilities that are possible with newer platforms

Pimary Skill Requirements

• C, C++, C#, MFC, WIN32, ODBC, SQL, and Java

• Visual Studio and Visual.Net

• Network application and web programming

• Hardware API and third party driver experience (a plus)

• IVR, PBX/ACD switch, TAPI/TSAPI a plus)

How to apply:

Email David Leachman at David@Pacific-Management.com

Maintaining:

Asterisk Billing System,

Astersik PBX

Developing:

Custom applications using Asterisk or Freeswitch

How to apply:

send email with CV to: backoffice@winet.ch

Perform design duties for a major VoIP network deployment including residential and business customer designs. Design the interface requirements including global VoIP. Responsible for end-to-end design for a nationwide SIP network deployment. Defining and documenting standards for the configuration of a VoIP network in greenfield markets. Definition and documentation of network designs. May include responding to RFPs or bids. May include the development of Bill of Materials for network deployments. Defining work and projects for partners so that vendors can provide the equipment and services (installation and support) to complete work in country. Proof of concept and lab certification of system designs when required. Consulting with partner providers to develop solutions for areas of non-standard configurations. Project management and coordination to ensure the partners are delivering cost effective and reliable solutions. Network design and activation verification with our partner providers to ensure systems meet technical specifications. 4th level engineering support as required when problems are encountered that need engineering support. Limited life cycle engineering work to evaluate and recommend upgrades, code releases, and other major steps to ensure systems continue to be supportable over the expected life of the project.

Requirements

International Travel

Ability to function independently with minimal supervision as well as within a collaborative team environment

Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or other technical discipline

7+ years progressive technical and leadership experience in network engineering and design roles

3 years experience in senior level design for a major VoIP network deployment including residential and business customer designs

Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously and obtain results from partner vendors

Expert proficiency in Microsoft back office productivity suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project)Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Experience in lieu of education will be considered

Advanced technical degree

Project Management and Financial Skills

Arabic language and cultural experience

Industry and vendor certifications.

How to apply:

http://www.verizonbusiness.jobs/

Skills: VoIP design experience, Cisco Call Manager, TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, RIP, MPLS, EIGRP, Cisco 3560 series switches.

This VoIP Enterprise Design Engineer at Kaiser Permanente participates in heavy, hands-on design and lab work, utilizing cutting-edge, consumer-oriented VoIP infrastructure. The Engineer maintains expertise with VoIP infrastructure, with a focus on VoIP and Voice Convergence, and performs tactical (3 to 6 month view) and strategic (6 to 36 month view) planning for Enterprise VoIP/IPTel Solutions.

As a VoIP Enterprise Design Engineer you must plan and engineer Enterprise VoIP/IPTel Solutions to meet user requirements; develop and document network plans, identifying current conditions and making recommendations to ensure that the Enterprise VoIP/IPTel Solutions are positioned to meet emerging business requirements; and manage research and development activities in preparation for the introduction and integration of new and leading-edge technology. You must also provide Enterprise users with the best solutions to their voice services problems from an institutional perspective; work to promote communication, the exchange of information and opinions concerning Enterprise VoIP/IPTel operations and planning within KP; maintain communication with vendors of hardware, software and networking solutions compatible with Kaiser Permanentes activities; and attend vendor seminars and classes to keep up-to-date with respect to networking solutions.

Requirements for this position include advanced knowledge of IP and data routing technologies/policies, network design, routing, IP subneting, TCP/IP protocol, BGP, OSFP, RIP, MPLS, EIGRP, security, NAT configuration, Proxy Server, Firewalls, DS3, fractional DS3/T1, DSL, ATM, frame relay, Voice Over-IP routers, CSU/DSUs, metro ethernet, DWDM, 10gig technologies, 802.11, WiMAX, multicast routing and IP telephony. You also need experience designing, installing and troubleshooting networks; excellent customer service, decision making and analytical skills; a background in routing and switching with Cisco technology; and recent experience designing and implementing Nortel or Cisco IP telephony. You must also have experience in working with Telecom vendors/managers/end users, VOIP network architecture and design, call center architecture and design and VOIP call manager/voice mail application configurations and deployment. Additional requirements include knowledge of Cisco Call Manager, Data Networking concepts and network security concepts; experience with SS7 Telecom and VOIP engineering; good problem solving skills; the ability to write concise, understandable, technical documentation; the ability to work independently, keeping track of a number of continuing problems, requests and projects; experience designing or deploying VOIP systems or solutions; operational experience isolating and repairing VOIP system faults and mis-configurations; and prior lab experience testing VOIP systems.

Preferred qualifications include CCNP or CCVP experience, technical certifications in Cisco and/or Nortel Telephony and prior health care experience.

With the name, Enterprise Engineering, you can assume that our focus is huge, not to mention 7X24, and youd be right. In a nutshell, Enterprise Engineering (EE) is a group of 1800-plus people who provide day-to-day monitoring and support to Kaiser Permanentes medical groups, business partners and millions of members. Our infrastructure consists of 6,000-plus servers in numerous platforms running over 2,500 applications servicing more than 130,000 users located in more than 400 medical offices, hospitals and administrative facilities. Enterprise Telephony Engineering provides planning, design, engineering, configuration, implementation and network activity support.

How to apply:

Please visit jobs.kp.org for complete qualifications and job submission details. Search directly for Requisition # 69910 VoIP Enterprise Design Engineer. The benefits of working for an organization of our size and scope will change your career perspective in a healthy way.

This position consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanentes Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licensure requirements (if applicable), and Kaiser Permanentes policies and procedures.

Kaiser Permanente is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

This position is responsible for the Company Network infrastructure – LAN/WAN. The primary responsibility of this individual is to configure, deploy and support a reliable network platform. This person will be responsible for carrying out installation and maintenance of network software and hardware; including routers, switches, wireless (802.11x) infrastructure, firewall/VPN devices, monitoring and management systems. This person will complete network projects and develop and maintain detailed network installation and configuration documentation.

Responsibilities Include:

Configure, implement and maintain the wide area and local area networks.

Coordinate third-party support for Store network installations.

Provide second-level network engineering support – Help Desk escalation calls; includes on-call (off-hour) support.

Escalate to third-party support, ensures vendor compliance to service level agreements.

Research, test and implement network equipment.

Ability to work independently.

Strong technical and troubleshooting skills.

In-depth understanding of local and wide area network concepts – IP routing protocols and topologies (OSPF, BGP, MPLS), switching technologies, VLANs.

In-depth understanding of Voice over IP concepts, configuration and deployment of VoIP systems.

In-depth knowledge of Cisco equipment and operating systems, including configuration of routers, switches, and wireless networks (802.11x).

Working knowledge of logical network services including WINS, DHCP, and DNS.

Working knowledge of NT Active Directory Services.

Excellent written and oral communications skills.

Ability to work on multiple projects in a rapid paced environment.

Ability to deliver comprehensive technical assessments on proposed solutions.

In-depth experience with network security, including network firewalls, and intrusion detection.

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or related experience preferred.

How to apply:

Please respond to CLARK DAVIS ASSOCIATES, 5 Century Drive, Parsippany, NJ, 07054; Phone (973) 267-5511; Fax (973) 267-0232; E-Mail: skolbusch@clarkdavis.com. For a list of over 200 jobs opportunities, visit our web site at www.clarkdavis.com

Responsible for the maintenance of network equipment such as switches, routers and firewalls, as well as working directly with the operation team to implement and diagnose a great variety of technical issues.

Roles/Responsibilities:

• Installation, administration, and troubleshooting of network related components while ensuring best practices are implemented.

• Maintain campus and remote office networks and provide support by troubleshooting problems and implementing an appropriate resolution.

• Create and maintain documentation as it relates to network design, network configuration, testing and evaluation.

• Respond to issues to evaluate and remedy identified problems.

• Evaluate, analyze and audit networking systems processes and equipment, and help develop and implement solutions to aid with the continuity of operations.

• Participate in the identification of vulnerabilities and their mitigation.

• Research, evaluate and recommend new technologies.

• Work on best practices for network monitoring, security improvements, uptime, change control, etc.

• Maintain effective communications with peers and end-users in support of assigned projects.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 1-2 years of network experience or a 4-year degree in a computer technical field.

• Working knowledge of TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, SNMP, and other networking protocols.

• Knowledge of and experience with local area technologies such as Ethernet, IP protocol, as well as the physical media (copper and fiber optic cabling).

• Experience in LAN protocol management to include address management and network protocol configuration (IP, NetBIOS, and other miscellaneous protocols).

• Knowledge of and experience with wide area technologies such as T1 and DS3.

• Experience with network operating system configuration, troubleshooting and upgrading of routing tables, ACL’s, interfaces and protocols.

• Knowledge and understanding of Multiplexers, bridging (source route, transparent, translational) technology.

• Knowledge of information security, hands-on experience with firewalls such as Juniper NetScreen.

• Working knowledge of Network General Sniffer, Wireshark and other protocol capture and decode analyzers and applications.

• Experience with configuration management and documentation, to include change process management and records management.

• Hands on experience configuring network monitoring tools – Nagios, HP OpenView, etc.

• Knowledge of and experience with VoIP and video conferencing.

How to apply:

http://www.extremenetworks.com/about-extreme/careers.aspx

*Be one of the leader in developing the current and next generation CPE for telco customers

*Evaluate various open source and make decision on which one is the best fit for what is needed

Requirements

Developer

Wi-fi

Wireless Routing

IPTV

Home Media

Video

Results oriented, self starter essential

Hands on coding skills essential

Embedded Linux experience essential

Networking experience essential

Strong debugging technique essential

DSL experience a plus

Ability to discuss with peers on implementation trade off a plus

Ability to collaborate with PM/Sales and communicate effectively with functional groups a plus

Technical communication and written skills a plus

Knowledge of CMMI

Strong knowledge of network security protocols

Experience in one or more of the following areas:

Knowledge of SIP protocols

Wireless/cellular experience knowledge of IMS, ISUP, CCS-7 protocols etc.

Experience in IPTV protocols, namely IGMP, QOS techniques, etc.

VoIP – Voice over IP skills background in PSTN switching helpful

Experience and knowledge on wireless networks – ie. Wimax, Cellular 3G, Wifi latest standards

Job Qualifications

*MSCS or MSEE degree

*Several years significant experience in a senior engineering technology position involving networking

How to apply:

http://www.actiontec.com/products/employment.php