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Job ID: 261656

Communication Engineer
University at Buffalo


Date Posted Aug. 26, 2025
Title Communication Engineer
University University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY, United States
Department Network and Communication Services
Application Deadline 08/25/2026
Position Start Date Available immediately
 
 
  • Professional Staff
  • Information Technology
 
 


Communication Engineer



Position Information

Position Title: Communication Engineer
Department: Network and Communication Services
Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/58651
Job Type: Full-Time

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

The University at Buffalos Network and Communication Services team is seeking a skilled and forward-thinking Communication Engineer to join our team in supporting and advancing the universitys communications infrastructure.

In this role, you will:
    • Manage the University communications systems (currently Cisco Call Manager, Cisco Webex calling, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom). This will include troubleshooting communication issues
    • Lead communications systems projects, including collaborating on architecture decisions for the future telephone systems, and developing scripts and processes to automate system management
    • Lead and coordinate requirements gathering and analysis for the phone system: measure usage of the phone system and use that to inform systems development
    • Work with customers to understand their needs and developing solutions to their problems from offerings within our services portfolio
 
Additional Information:
It is a great time to join UB Information Technology (UBIT)! Our staff are highly skilled and motivated to succeed and have cutting-edge training and technical resources at their disposal. For more information about UBIT visit our website. All the duties and responsibilities listed above continue to occur in a 247 environment, therefore, working extended hours, holidays, or varied hours may be required.

Learn more:

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelors degree with 3 years of experience in voice and data systems OR masters degree with 1 year of experience. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
  • Experience with creating python scripts to interact with APIs
  • Experience with creating PowerShell scripts
  • This position requires local travel between each university campus and off-campus. Must have the ability to demonstrate that the candidate can meet the transportation needs of this position.
  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a fulltime basis without visa sponsorship.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Degree preferably in Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
      • Using Cisco products: Unified Communications Manager (UCM), Webex Cloud, Unity, Contact Center eXpress, Revolution (Syn-Apps) paging, and PhoneView
      • Supporting the Microsoft Teams Telephony
      • IP Telephony, writing RFPs, bid specifications, would be considered valuable skills to possess
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  • Project management skills and experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment are desirable


Physical Demands

    • The candidate must be able to climb ladders, use standard telecommunications tools/equipment, and differentiate colors used for standard wire coding.
  • Occasional physical activity may require handling objects that can weigh up to 50lbs.



Salary Range
$90,000 - $105,000

Special Instructions Summary

Is a background check required for this posting?
No

Contact Information

Contact's Name: Thomas Jauch
Contact's Pronouns:
Contact's Title: Manager, Voice & Data Installation & Repair
Contact's Email: thomasja@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone: 716-645-5085

Posting Dates

Posted: 08/25/2025
Deadline for Applicants:
Date to be filled: 10/09/2025











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