STATUS: Full Time, Employee
LOCATION: Hartford, CT
JOB CODE: 789972



Senior IP Telephony/Voice Engineer

Committed.  Competitive.  Constructing our Future.

 

That's Travelers. We are one of the leading insurance companies in the United States.  Our superior financial strength and consistent record of strong operating returns mean security for our customers - and opportunities for our employees.  You will find Travelers to be full of energy and a workplace in which you truly can make a difference.

 

We are currently looking for a Senior IP Telephony/Voice Engineer.  Please read on for more details regarding this position.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

 

Travelers is modernizing its communications infrastructure.  We are moving more towards IP Telephony, centralizing voice systems to our data centers, moving from voicemail to unified messaging, and developing solutions for home workers.  We need a senior telephony engineer who will work with other senior and junior engineers on the voice team to:

 

· Design, engineer and implement IP Telephony systems (Avaya and Cisco today, possible Microsoft in the future)

· Design, engineer and implement voicemail/unified messaging systems (Avaya today, Avaya, Cisco and Microsoft all possible in the future)

· Train other areas on voice technologies

· Develop capacity management and performance plans

· Provide tier 3 support

Qualifications:

A minimum of 5 years of experience with Cisco or Avaya telephony is required, along with data network experience.  Ideal candidates will have both Cisco and Avaya experience. 

. SME level knowledge of Cisco IP Telephony
     . Cisco CallManager / CUCM
     . SRST
     . Cisco IOS gateways
     . IPCC Express
     . Hardphones and softphones

. SME level knowledge of Avaya IP Telephony
     . Avaya Communication Manager and ACD
     . Avaya Remote Gateways
     . ESS/LSP
     . CMS
     . Modular Messaging, Message Networking and Intuity
     . Hardphones and softphones

· Other technical skills
     .  Advanced experience with Telecom Carrier services; ordering, installation and troubleshooting
     .  Understanding of data network fundamentals such as switching and routing
     .  Microsoft technologies such as Windows workstation and server, OCS and Exchange
     .  SIP, H.323, IP, DHCP, DNS, VPN, QoS, etc

.Other
     . Bachelor's degree in a technical field (computer science, engineering, etc) desired or equivalent experience
     . Master's degree in a technical field or MBA not required, but desired
     . Industry certifications not required but a plus
     . The ability to work in a fast paced environment and manage multiple projects within the established budget, schedule and scope

 

In addition to an exciting environment, we offer:

 

* Competitive base salary with additional opportunities for variable pay through recognition programs and incentive awards

* 401(k) with company match

* Comprehensive health plans that include coverage for same sex/domestic partners

* Strong work/family and employee assistance programs

* Tuition reimbursement

* Vacation Purchase Plan

* Training/Development opportunities

 

We are proud to provide comprehensive, high quality employee programs to meet employees' needs now and in the future, including a very competitive financial package. Explore what we have to offer.

 

For immediate consideration for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button at the bottom of this posting.

 

Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We actively promote a drug-free workplace.


 

Equal Employment Opportunity

Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We actively promote a drug-free workplace.