UC Support Engineer

Consortium of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Voluntary and Community Organisations Limited; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in Reading is seeking a Unified Communications Engineer responsible for maintaining and supporting UC solutions. This role involves ensuring optimal performance, troubleshooting issues, and collaborating with internal teams. Candidates should have experience with UC technologies like Teams Direct Routing and SIP/VOIP, as well as certifications such as ITIL V4 Foundation. Strong communication skills and a commitment to customer satisfaction are essential. This position guarantees a permanent role with competitive pay.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for UC systems.
• Implement and maintain UC infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues.
• Conduct system health checks and apply updates.
• Document technical procedures for knowledge sharing.

Skills

Unified Communications technologies

Troubleshooting skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Fast learner

Education

ITIL V4 Foundation

Tools

SIP/VOIP

Teams Direct Routing

Ribbon SBC

AudioCodes

Job description

Location: Reading, England, United Kingdom

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: 3 salary type

Highlighted points for this job

Unified Communications Engineer role focusing on technical support and maintenance

Responsibilities include system upgrades, troubleshooting, and ensuring security

Required experience with UC technologies like Teams Direct Routing and SIP/VOIP

Desirable certifications include Ribbon Edge Support and ITIL V4 Foundation

Candidate must achieve high customer satisfaction and SLA targets

Overview

The Unified Communications (UC) Engineer is responsible for the hands‑on technical support, implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of UC solutions across the organisation. This role focuses on ensuring the reliability, performance, and security of UC platforms and related infrastructure, including voice, video, messaging, and collaboration tools. The UC Engineer works closely with internal teams and external vendors to resolve technical issues, execute system upgrades, and deliver high‑quality unified communications services.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and incident resolution for UC systems, including but not limited to Teams Operator Connect, Teams Direct Routing, and SIP/VOIP platforms.
• Implement, configure, and maintain UC infrastructure components, including SBCs (Ribbon, AudioCodes), contact centres, and call recording solutions.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose hardware and software issues within UC environments, escalating complex problems as necessary.
• Conduct routine system health checks, performance monitoring, and apply updates or patches to maintain optimal operation.
• Document technical procedures, solutions, and configurations for knowledge sharing and compliance purposes.
• Collaborate with other IT and support teams to ensure seamless integration and operation of UC services.
• Assist in provisioning users, managing access controls, and supporting moves/adds/changes requests on UC platforms.
• Participate in projects related to UC system upgrades, migrations, and new feature deployments.
• Maintain security standards and ensure compliance with organisational policies and industry best practices.

Required Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated proficiency in Unified Communications technologies, including Teams Direct Routing, Skype for Business Server 2015/2019, SIP/VOIP, and legacy PBX systems (Avaya, Mitel, CCM).
• Experience with SBCs (Ribbon, AudioCodes), contact centre solutions (Anywhere365), and call recording platforms (Verint).
• Strong troubleshooting skills across UC environments, including network, voice, and application layers.
• Working knowledge of supporting technologies such as Azure Infrastructure, Active Directory, Group Policy, virtualization, PKI, and networking.
• Ability to interpret logs, analyze performance metrics, and apply diagnostic tools to resolve technical issues.
• Effective written and oral communication skills for documenting issues and collaborating with stakeholders.
• Resilience under pressure and commitment to delivering excellent customer service.
• Fast learner with the ability to assimilate new information and technologies quickly.
• Experience in Power Platform and Dynamics365.

Certifications

• Ribbon Edge Support (desirable)
• AudioCodes ACA/ACP (desirable)
• MS-700, MS-720 (desirable)
• Anywhere365 Partner Training (desirable)
• CCNA (desirable)
• ITIL V4 Foundation (required if not previously achieved)

Success Criteria

To successfully transition into the UC Engineer role, the candidate must meet the following criteria within the probation period:

• Achieve SLA targets for initial response and ticket resolution (95%+ for designated months).
• Maintain customer satisfaction scores (CSAT) and Net Promoter Scores (NPS) at or above 85%.
• Demonstrate technical proficiency in UC systems and effective problem‑solving capabilities.
• Complete required certifications as outlined above.
• Provide analysis and corrective actions for any missed targets, reporting results to Service Management.

Review and Ongoing Performance Metrics

• Monthly review of SLA compliance and CSAT/NPS scores.
• Average ring time for call handling not to exceed 30 seconds.
• Minimum logged time of 6.5 hours per day.
• Continuous improvement through feedback and performance analysis.
• Alignment of KPIs with departmental objectives and adaptation to evolving business needs.