Unified Communications Engineer - Five9 Specialist
Location : Remote (U.S. Based)
Type : Contract-to-Hire
Industry : Healthcare
Overview :
A nationwide healthcare leader is seeking a Unified Communications Engineer with strong Five9 expertise for a fully remote, contract-to-hire opportunity. This role focuses on supporting, designing, and optimizing enterprise-wide communication platforms, including Microsoft Teams , VoIP systems , and the Five9 Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS) platform.
Responsibilities :
- Design, implement, and maintain UC solutions : Microsoft Teams, VoIP, and Five9 CCaaS.
- Act as SME for voice services, conferencing, call routing, auto attendants, and contact center configurations.
- Administer Teams Direct Routing, SBCs, and call flow integrations.
- Collaborate with clinical and operational teams to meet business and regulatory needs.
- Provide Tier III support for complex voice / video issues.
- Work with infrastructure teams to ensure UC platform performance.
- Manage vendor relationships and oversee UC implementations / upgrades.
- Document system architectures, configurations, SOPs, and troubleshooting guides.
- Ensure HIPAA compliance and high availability across communication systems.
Requirements :
Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).5+ years of enterprise UC support experience.Proficiency in Microsoft Teams (Teams Phone, Direct Routing) and VoIP systems.Hands-on experience with Five9 CCaaS (Genesys or NICE inContact is a plus).Strong knowledge of SIP, QoS, SBCs, and voice / video network requirements.Experience in multi-site, multi-state environments (healthcare preferred).Familiarity with HIPAA, security, and compliance standards.Strong analytical, communication, and documentation skills.Preferred Certifications :
Microsoft Teams Voice Engineer AssociateCompTIA Network+ or equivalentFive9 Administrator or similar CCaaS certification