Connectivity Architect – ARS-2907 (Ref code: 103013-RECCOR-CCP-IO45-JOH)

Duration:  Long Term

Location:  Tyson's Corner, VA (McLean)

Job Responsibilities:

· Participate in development of architectural strategy, including technology standardization and modernization of unified communications technologies across enterprise.

· Align architectural strategy with business objectives.

· Establish the technical principles that will guide the evolution of the segment.

· Enroll operational & engineering team members in the strategy, by interfacing at a technical level.

· R&D advanced technologies to enhance & evolve voice, video and unified communications across systems and services.

· Stay current with developing technologies and predict impact of changing technologies

· Continually find ways to improve cost performance.

· Write reference architectures and strategic roadmaps for unified communications technologies, and solution architectures for various infrastructure initiatives.

· For operational segments take ownership of outcome by driving the organization to world class results, including passing all industry tests and internal and external audits.

Required Skills:

· 12+ years of IT experience, preferably in the financial services industry

· Experience with planning, design and implementation of Cisco Unified Communication Manager 9.x Cisco Jabber, Microsoft Lync including Lync Enterprise Voice; and integration with Microsoft Exchange.

· Ability to think on a multi-site enterprise level; be forward looking and drive tactical and strategic technology roadmaps.

· Ability to work well under pressure and to meet tight deadlines.

· Must be self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.