Market job title: Senior Cisco UC specialistRole overview:In Kava we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Cisco engineer. This role involves designing and deploying Cisco VoIP solutions and providing technical expertise and support. Kava Cisco VoIP solutions range from simple small/medium PBX/Gateways to advanced CUCM cluster deployments, service activations, CUPS and CUC integrations. You are expected to design and document configurations and supervise technicians and engineers to deploy them. Required degrees, qualifications, experienceBachelor’s degree in  electrical engineering/computers/IT (required)Master’s or PhD degree (preferred)Cisco CCNA (required)Cisco CCNA Voice (required)Cisco CCNP and CCIE Voice (preferred)3 years of tightly relevant work experience in Cisco and VoIP (required)Key responsibilitiesAnalyse clients’ requirements and write solution proposals in response to RFPs. Document customer requirements and finalize the scope of the project.Design the Cisco VoIP solutions to meet the requirements. Design the underlying network infrastructure using Cisco routers and switches if required.Report to the CTO and obtain solution authorization based on the documented materials. Deploy Cisco VoIP solutions and ensure their correct functionalitiesNegotiate with customers and provide detailed designs to satisfy required changes. Provide guidance and training for Kava engineers, technicians, and customersWrite various product reports, solution proposals, technical reports, and white papersProfessionally present Cisco solutions in seminars and meetingsDirectly report to CTO and provide insight and roadmap to Cisco solutions. Required technical skills  DescriptionsCUCM design and deployment Analyse client’s requirements and recommend CUCM solutionsDetermine hardware requirements and recommend server farm architecture Install and configure CUCM for required telephony servicesProvide troubleshooting, operational, administrative and implementation support.Perform network monitoring, analysis and troubleshooting.Cisco CME installationInstall and administer CME solutions Upgrade routers firmware, install required VoIP modulesIntegrate CME and CUECisco CUPS integration  Install, configure, and administer CUPS and recommend hardware requirementsIntegrate CUPS with CUCM, Jabber, and XMPP serversCisco CUC integrationInstall and administer CUCIntegrate CUC with CUCMCisco routers and switchesInstall, setup, configure and maintain Cisco routers, switches, firewalls and VPN'sTechnical writing and communication  Proven capabilities in writing technical reportsStrong communication skills in presenting solutions to customers,Well representing Kava in seminarsOrganizational capabilitiesDescription:market and customers insightClear understanding of Iran’s Cisco VoIP marketGood knowledge of market prices for Cisco VoIP equipment, their availabilities, and suppliers Proven understanding of customers’ requirements and popularity of Cisco VoIP equipmentAbility to recognize clients’ potential needs and needs not yet recognised by them, ability to drive the customer behind their current needsInnovationTalent and desire for leadership towards innovative service design, development and delivery of Cisco solutionsAbility for development of strategies and frameworks to foster an innovation-oriented culture in KavaAlways seeking positive impacts on solutions and services for customers by innovationManaging and developing talentsAbility to continually build the capability of individuals and teams, by contributing to the recruitment, management, assessment and coaching of great peopleAbility to address performance issues and motivates and coaches talent.