Technologist

Are you a scrappy, fast-moving technical problem solver who thrives at the intersection of customer needs and emerging technology? Unlike traditional, long-term engineering roles, our group operates with a customer- and opportunity-driven mindset. We are a high-impact, reactionary team focused on finding immediate solutions to close deals using integration over development, targeting horizons of less than 18 months.As a Technologist, you will bridge the gap between our existing product suite and immediate customer demands. You will be responsible for exploring emerging tech, building rapid proofs of concept, executing interoperability testing, and providing hands-on implementation support to accelerate revenue and delight customers.Essential Functions

• Rapid Proofs of Concept: Design, build, and demonstrate rapid Proof of Concept (PoC) solutions to validate feasibility and secure short-term business opportunities.
• Interoperability & Integration: Conduct testing to integrate third-party technologies and emerging trends with our existing product ecosystem.
• Technical Innovation: Find creative, immediate ways to stretch and adapt current product capabilities to meet urgent customer requirements without requiring deep-cycle core software development.
• Gap Analysis: Evaluate existing product features against the technical requirements of incoming deals to identify gaps and map out integration-based workarounds.
• Emerging Tech Exploration: Continuously monitor and apply near-term technology trends that can be leveraged to close active or upcoming deals within an 18-month window.
• Implementation & Installation: Provide hands-on installation services and technical implementation support directly to customers and internal deployment teams.
• Knowledge Transfer: Develop and deliver internal training materials to upskill sales, engineering, and support teams on newly integrated solutions and capabilities.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as the technical "connective tissue" between Sales, Product Management, and Core Engineering to accelerate opportunity conversion and increase organizational efficiency.KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS THAT ARE REQUIRED TO FULFILL THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Education: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 35+ years of experience in a highly technical, customer-facing, or fast-paced role (e.g., Solutions Architect, Solutions Engineer, Systems Integrator, or Technical Consultant).
• Proven track record of connecting disparate systems via APIs, scripting, or middleware solutions rather than building software from scratch.
• Networking & Communications: Deep expertise in IP/cloud networking, core protocols (TCP/UDP, RTP, OSPF, HSRP), telecom/signaling protocols (SIP, H.323, ISUP), and legacy/RF technologies, with working knowledge of XMPP and SBCs.
• Platforms, Infrastructure & Tools: Hands-on experience with Unified Communications platforms (Cisco IOS/CUCM), SBC management (Acme Packet, Sonus), hypervisors (VMware vSphere, VirtualBox), containers (Docker, Kubernetes), Windows/UNIX OS, and relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL).
• Documentation & Productivity: Proficient in creating technical diagrams and topologies with AutoCAD and Visio, plus strong command of Microsoft 365 tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) for documentation and collaboration.
• Professional Skills: Creative problem-solver, action-oriented mindset in fast-paced, shifting environments; exceptional diagnostic, troubleshooting, and analytical skills; ability to translate complex technical integrations into clear business value.OTHER DUTIES:Complete special projects and perform other duties as necessary.SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS:REDCOM is quite unique in that all of our engineering, manufacturing, sales, support, and marketing teams are based out of our headquarters in Victor, NY.Must be avai