

Metaswitch Engineer – Legacy Support & System Transition
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This role is for a Metaswitch Engineer focused on legacy support and system transition, offering a remote contract for 3–5+ years of telecom experience. Key skills include SIP, VoIP protocols, Linux, and cloud platforms. Pay rate is "unknown."
🌎 - Country
United States
💱 - Currency
$ USD
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💰 - Day rate
480
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🗓️ - Date discovered
July 31, 2025
🕒 - Project duration
Unknown
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🏝️ - Location type
Remote
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📄 - Contract type
Unknown
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🔒 - Security clearance
Unknown
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📍 - Location detailed
United States
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🧠 - Skills detailed
#Cloud #AWS (Amazon Web Services) #Docker #Bash #Scala #Scripting #Migration #Monitoring #Python #Azure #Linux #Kubernetes #Documentation
Role description
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Location: Remote ONLY in AL, FL, GA, MD, MI, OH, TN, TX, OR VA
Role Overview:
We are seeking a skilled Metaswitch Engineer to support and maintain our existing legacy voice infrastructure while assisting in the transition to a next-generation communications platform. This role is critical in ensuring service continuity, minimizing downtime, and enabling a smooth migration path for our customers and internal teams.
Key Responsibilities:
• Maintain and support legacy Metaswitch systems associated with voice infrastructure.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and apply patches or updates as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan and execute the migration to a new VoIP or cloud-native platform.
• Document existing configurations and develop transition plans to ensure minimal disruption.
• Provide technical guidance and training to junior engineers and support staff.
• Participate in change management and incident response processes.
• Interface with vendors and third-party providers to resolve escalated issues.
Required Skills & Experience:
• 3–5+ years of experience working with Metaswitch platforms in a telecom or ISP environment.
• Strong understanding of SIP, RTP, VoIP protocols, and network troubleshooting tools.
• Experience with legacy voice systems and transitioning to cloud-native or IMS-based architectures.
• Familiarity with Linux systems, scripting (e.g., Bash, Python), and network monitoring tools.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with Perimeta SBC, MetaView Service Assurance Server, and MetaSphere CFS.
• Experience working with Alianza Cloud Platform
• Prior involvement in system migrations or platform upgrades.