Consultant - Senior Microsoft UC/ Lync
Location: California - Virtual
Job Code: 3249
# Of Openings: 1
Description
We Bring It All Together For You
BT Global Services is a managed networked IT services company, operating globally and delivering locally. We work for 8,500 organizations, such as BMW, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank, Heinz, Proctor and Gamble, PepsiCo, Bristol-Myers Squibb, JP Morgan Chase, Bank of America, Fiat, Microsoft, NATO, NYSE, Thomson Reuters, Unilever, Volkswagen and Volvo. They rely on our networks and services for their success.
The BT Advise Expertise
BT Advise brings together the BT Global Services experts who deliver consulting, systems integration, and managed services through global practices organized around their core capabilities, such as security, customer relationship management, unified communications, mobility, managed network services, managed IT services, and business technology. Customers will benefit from engaging with a global team comprising 4,500 highly skilled professionals who will apply leading processes and methodologies.
Heritage and Scope
We understand networks and our customers can draw on more than 30 years of experience working with them. We have a unique breadth of scope, reach and capability. Our network reaches all corners of the world, underpinning global business by delivering networked IT services securely and efficiently wherever it operates. We’re part of BT Group, which, with annual revenues of more than $30 billion, is one of the 200 largest companies in the world. BT is a direct descendent of the world’s first commercial telecommunications undertaking. Founded in 1846, it was the forerunner of today’s $3.2 trillion IT industry. With privatization in 1984, BT heralded today’s vibrant and competitive telecommunications industry.
Division:BT Global Services
Location:San Diego, Los Angeles, Phoenix or Denver is a preferred location.
Travel:Travel required, local and regional, and targeted at 30%; however, could be more depending on the location of the candidate and the assigned engagement.
Position:
Senior Microsoft UC / Lync Consultant
Job Summary:
Architect-level engineer to design and oversee implementation of large-scale Microsoft Lync deployments. Strong knowledge of Microsoft infrastructure including Exchange and Active Directory. Strong knowledge of gateway products and implementation such as AudioCodes. Voice knowledge including dial plans. Familiar with SIP, PBX interface. Understanding of Cisco voice products at the level required to effectively interface with Lync.
Job Description:
* Perform Infrastructure Optimization assessments / Unified Communications and Collaboration.
* Build roadmaps to align people, process, and technology to business initiatives.
* Collaborate with Microsoft and other BT practice areas to implement roadmaps.
* Leverage both proven and innovative technology approaches to solve challenging business problems.
* Demonstrate strong team leadership skills with a focus on results.
* Provide pre-sales support, technical assessments, written documentation and technical leadership.
Job Requirements:
* Professional services / IT consulting experience
* Superior work ethic, with flexible and client aware demeanor
* Exceptional articulation, documentation, presentation, and communication skills
* Broad knowledge of Microsoft technologies and products, with specialization in one or more of the following:
* OCS 2007 R2 Lighthouse Implementations (requirement)
* Office Communications Server 2007 R2 Instant Messaging (requirement)
* Exchange 2007 Unified Messaging (requirement)
* Microsoft Lync experience, preferably with Enterprise Voice (requirement)
* Windows Server / Windows Client
* Microsoft Deployments
* Office system
* ForeFront
* SharePoint
* PerformancePoint Server
* BizTalk
* SQL Server
* Microsoft System Cente
Education and Certifications:
* Bachelors Degree in Information Technology/Computer Science or 5 years of IT experience.
* Microsoft MCSE certification (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer).
Benefits and Training:
BT is an employee-oriented company that offers a collaborative environment. Above and beyond a base salary and bonus plan, BT offers a full suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with a Company match, flexible spending accounts, short/long-term disability and life insurance, paid vacation and holidays, and more. BT pays for all travel expenses (airfare, lodging, meals, etc.) related to this consulting role.
Please note:
* Existing authorization to work in the United States on a permanent basis is required.
* Travel is an inherent part of this position.
* Relocation support for this position is not currently available.
* BT is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
