Cisco Lead Engineer
Location: Stevenage
Salary: £60,000 per annum
Working Pattern: Fully on-site, 5 days per week
Clearance: SC eligibility and sole UK nationality required

Deerfoot Recruitment is working on behalf of a prestigious consultancy client seeking a Cisco Lead Engineer to join their team in Stevenage. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced telecoms professional to take a lead role in the support and enhancement of complex VoIP and Unified Communications environments.

The successful candidate will bring advanced knowledge of Cisco technologies including CUCM, Unity Connection, Jabber, and video conferencing platforms such as Webex and Cisco endpoints. Familiarity with VMware, SIP/H323 protocols, and team leadership will be highly valued.

Key Responsibilities:

• Resolve Level 2/3 telephony and video conferencing incidents
• Support infrastructure projects and hardware/application requests
• Lead a small team and ensure operational continuity

Requirements:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with VoIP systems, PBX and Unified Communications platforms like Cisco.
• Advanced knowledge of Cisco TOIP (CUCM, Unity Connection, Jabber, IPPhone, Cisco SBS, VG2xx), Webex, and Cisco video conferencing.
• Knowledge of VMware Suite and VSan.
• Good knowledge of SIP/H323 protocols and WAN/LAN.
• A strong foundation in networking including QoS, VLANs, DNS and firewalls with a focus on VoIP traffic.

This role is ideal for those who enjoy hands-on engineering and leadership in a secure, high-performance environment. Please note, applicants must be eligible for SC clearance and be sole UK nationals due to the nature of the work.