We are seeking a Unified Communications Architect to support a large enterprise transitioning to a hybrid and modern workplace. We are looking for an Architect who understands existing environments and can develop new ways of working by leveraging the latest cloud services. You will ensure delivery of the end-to-end technical architecture and implementation of designs based on business needs and requirements.
Required skills and knowledge:
- M365 and Modern Workplace technologies.
- Microsoft Teams Direct Routing.
- Session Border Controllers and SIP Trunking.
- Existing 'legacy' IP Telephony and PBX platforms (particularly Cisco Call Manager).
- Microsoft Teams Devices.
- Exchange Server 2010+.
- Network infrastructure and Quality of Service.
- Contact Centre solutions and operations.
- Previous experience in designing and delivering large-scale migrations.
- Previous experience in providing strategic and technical designs and delivering presentations to key stakeholders.
In addition to the above requirements if you have the below skills then it will be a value add:
- Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures with M365 services.
- OneDrive.
- SharePoint.
- Migration tools (BitTitan, Quest etc.).
- Azure.
- Windows 10\11.
- Windows Server.
- SCCM & Endpoint Manager.
- Group Policy.
Meeting your needs:
When you start with us, you'll enjoy "Total Reward", a package that can be tailored to your lifestyle, career, and personal needs. From flexible holidays to life assurance, health & wellbeing benefits, and career planning for the senior stage of your career.
Making sure you're supported is important to us. So, if you identify as having a disability, tell us ahead of your interview. And let's talk about any adjustments you might need.
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More about us:
Atkins, a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group, is a leading global consultancy with over 80 years of design and engineering expertise. With us, you'll be surrounded by the skills, knowledge and support to help you succeed. Together, we can deliver projects which have a positive, sustainable impact on the world. Atkins, ranked as one of LinkedIn’s Top 25 Companies, where UK professionals want to work and stay once, they join.
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Training:
Atkins develops individuals through a portfolio of training and development activities designed to help you make the best of your abilities and talents. These are reviewed with individuals through an annual appraisal process. We actively support staff in achieving corporate membership of relevant institutions.
Additional Information:
This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.
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