Advanced Diagnostic Engineer

C1 Company OverviewC1: 1 Contact, 1 Connection, 1 ChoiceC1 is the foremost, single-source provider of advanced communications and data technology for business. That means if it's digital, we connect our customers to it -- from phone systems and hardware to computer networks, application development, managed solutions and more. And we're 100% passionate with designing, implementing, managing and supporting our customers' every need from end to end, so that they can focus on what they do best.So, when it comes to joining a team of IT and communications technology pros who are empowered to do what they do best, your best choice -- your #1 choice -- is C1.OverviewSummaryThe Advanced Diagnostic Engineer - RM CIO is responsible for serving as an escalation point to assist the C1's Customer Success Center (CSC) engineers with managing, troubleshooting and supporting issues for C1's maintenance and managed services customer base. The ADE position will be expected to develop and provide mentoring and training for the CSC engineering group. This position will require attainment of expert level certifications related to their area of expertise (including but not limited to Cisco CCIE, CCNP, and VMWare DCV).The Advanced Diagnostics Engineer (ADE) will be required to have extensive design and implementation experience of Virtual infrastructure: including VMware, Cisco, Nutanix, Dell, HP, etc. Cisco Unified Communications Products: Communications Manager, Unity and Emergency Responder, Cisco IM and Presence, Cisco Unified Communications Contact Center with CVP, Cisco UCS.The Advanced Diagnostics Engineer (ADE) is responsible for leading deployment of customer Release Management projects. This can cover the technical deployment and integrity of a solution, customer satisfaction and success, and documenting project and/or complex designs. This position will deliver customer solutions, along with corresponding documentation, and assist with development of technical design collateral.ResponsibilitiesEssential FunctionsManages assigned Release Management Service Request and Change Management to resolutionPossesses expert skills in Unified Communications and Infrastructure related technologies, (to include, but not limited to, SIP, H.323, Cisco products, and Virtualization infrastructure ) to be able to systematically troubleshoot issues in a complex, enterprise level environmentAssists and trains on installation of upgrades and patches, and recovery from backups, if required, within areas of expertiseDrafts implementation plans and patching schedules as requiredAdheres to Change Management and Incident Management policiesProvides mentoring assistance to engineers with troubleshooting issues and development of root cause analyses related to customer issues within areas of expertiseAssists engineers on configuration and review of packet capture, (such as Wireshark), to analyze network level voice issuesAdvises on escalations to manufacturers and resolution of those escalations to closureProvides solutions to a diverse range of complex problemsManages positive customer satisfaction levelsCollaborates and consults with customers, team members, and vendors to provide expert technical solutions in a fast paced and demanding environmentFollows up with customer contacts to ensure satisfactory resolutionReports findings, tracks progress, and documents customer communication within Service Request and Change ManagementManages workload in a manner that meets defined Service Level ObjectivesDemonstrates high standards of conduct and ethics as well as appropriate judgment, independence, and discretionUtilizes deep technical knowledge and communication skills and organizational agility to guide customers through projects and performs the hands-on technical content development or solution design workAdditional Specific Duties And ResponsibilitiesResearches, reads, and interprets manufacture supplied documentation such as Release Notes, Upgrade Manuals, Administration Guides, etc.Supports customer escalations as neededCommunicates and coordinates patching and upgrades with external and internal stakeholdersParticipates in system upgrades and operational troubleshootingMaintains productivity level as required by departmentFacilitates and participates in knowledge transfers as requiredParticipates and completes assigned training initiatives as determined by managerCoordinates hardware replacement and tech dispatches as requiredCompletes annual mandatory training as required by ConvergeOneDevelops and performs "HowTo" training sessions for other engineersDevelops knowledgebase articles and information to assist in best practices within areas of expertiseQualificationsRequired QualificationsBS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fieldWork experience must include technical consulting, solution design, project envisioning, planning, development, deployment, and managementDevelops, and documents Cisco UC & Virtual infrastructure process, standards and best practicesPerforms system administration of the Virtual infrastructure including VMware, Cisco, Nutanix, Dell, HP, etc.Provides Tier 3 support for the Cisco UC, & Virtual Infrastructure by investigating and troubleshooting incidents and issues to resolution and providing well documented status updatesExperience Leading UC projects to completionExtensive experience with UCCE, UCCX, UCME and UCUECVP implementation and troubleshooting experience necessaryExperience designing and implementing large-scale Unified Communications solutionsExperience designing and implementing large-scale Complex Virtual infrastructureExperience with Cisco Voice Gateways, MGCP / H.323 / SIP experienceExperience designing and implementing QoS in LAN / WAN / MAN environmentsExtensive experience with PSTN communication including SIP TrunksDocumentation skills – able to deliver low-level design documentationExcellent verbal / written communication skillsStrong research and consultative skillsStrong analytical, interpersonal and relationship building skillsStrong work ethic and personal drive to excelExceptional organizational skills and attention to detailAbility to analyze complex information system dataAbility to use (and learn new) complex systems, technologies, and applicationsAbility to adapt to change quickly and multi-taskMust possess excellent oral and written communication skills in EnglishProficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)Project Management skills to include Customer facing presentation skills5 + years' experience in designing and deploying Virtual infrastructure Solutions5 + years' experience in VMware, Cisco UCS, Nutanix, Dell, HP,5 + years' experience in designing and deploying Cisco Unified Communications network solutions5 + years' experience in UCCE with CVP and IPIVRDesired/Preferred QualificationsVMWare DCVCisco CCIE, CCNPKVM Linux on RHELMicrosoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE)CompTIA Linux+AVAYA ACE (or equivalent)C1 BenefitsAdditional Information401(k) Plan (35% employer match per dollar up to 10% employee contribution)Medical Coverage (3 platforms: UnitedHealthcare, Reference Based Pricing includes comprehensive member advocacy; and Kaiser)HSA with + Employer ContributionIn-vitro Fertility (treatment coverage)DentalVision (2 plans: 12-month and 24-month frames allowance)FSA Plans (Healthcare, Dependent care and Limited Purpose)Pre-tax Commuter PlansEmployer-paid Life InsuranceEmployer-paid Short + Term DisabilityLong Term Disability (2 plans: Employer-paid and Self-paid with non-taxable claim payments)Paid Parental Leave (4 weeks at 100%)Employee Assistance PlanVoluntary Life InsuranceLegal/ID Theft PlansTeleHealth OptionsWellness via Omada Health (healthy living solution)Travel AssistanceBusiness Travel Accident CoverageEmployer-paid Pet TelehealthAccident InsuranceCritical Illness InsuranceHospital Indemnity InsuranceVolunteer Time OffWork EnvironmentAbility to handle multiple priorities and demands in a fast-paced environment. This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.Physical EnvironmentPhysical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.Other Duties/ChangesThis job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all duties, responsibilities or activities that are required of a team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. At any point in time, the essential functions and primary duties associated with this position will be the principal, major or most important duties, responsibilities and activities that the employee is expected to perform as determined and directed by C1.EEO StatementC1 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, and all team members will be treated with respect to their employment, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. For further details please view the Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP. Notice of E-Verify Participationhttps://e- < https://e- >Right to Workhttps://www.e-