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How much do senior unified communications engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior unified communications engineer in the United States is $93,159.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $71,500.00 and $100,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a senior unified communications engineer?

Senior Unified Communications Engineers are experienced IT professionals who design, implement, and manage unified communication systems, such as voice, video, messaging, and collaboration platforms, within an organization. They ensure seamless and secure integration of communication technologies like VoIP, video conferencing, and instant messaging. Their responsibilities include troubleshooting complex issues, optimizing system performance, and overseeing upgrades and migrations. They often work closely with other IT teams and business stakeholders to align communication solutions with organizational needs.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a senior unified communications engineer?

To thrive as a Senior Unified Communications Engineer, you need expertise in networking, VoIP, and unified communications platforms, typically supported by a bachelor’s degree in IT or related field and relevant certifications (e.g., CCNP Collaboration, Microsoft Teams, or Cisco certifications). Proficiency with platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Cisco Unified Communications Manager, Skype for Business, and network troubleshooting tools is essential. Strong problem-solving skills, effective communication, and the ability to lead projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams make someone stand out. These skills ensure seamless communication infrastructure, minimize downtime, and support organizational productivity and collaboration.

What are some common challenges faced by senior unified communications engineers when integrating new communication platforms into existing enterprise systems?

Senior Unified Communications Engineers frequently encounter challenges when integrating new platforms, such as ensuring compatibility with legacy systems, minimizing downtime during migration, and maintaining security and compliance standards. They must also address user adoption issues, provide adequate training, and troubleshoot unexpected interoperability problems. Effective collaboration with IT, security teams, and end-users is essential to ensure a smooth transition and to optimize the performance of the unified communications environment.

What is the difference between Senior Unified Communications Engineer vs Unified Communications Engineer?

AspectSenior Unified Communications EngineerUnified Communications Engineer
CertificationsCCNP Collaboration, Cisco Certified Network ProfessionalCCNA Collaboration, Cisco Certified Network Associate
Experience5+ years in UC systems, project leadership2-4 years in UC systems, technical support
Work EnvironmentDesign, implementation, and troubleshooting of UC solutionsSupport, maintenance, and deployment of UC systems
Employer & IndustryTelecommunications, large enterprises, IT service providersSmall to medium businesses, IT departments, telecom providers

The main difference between a Senior Unified Communications Engineer and a Unified Communications Engineer lies in experience, certifications, and responsibilities. Senior roles typically involve more complex system design, leadership, and strategic planning, while standard roles focus on technical support and system deployment.

How much does a senior unified communications engineer make?

A senior unified communications engineer typically earns between $90,000 and $130,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and certifications. They often work with collaboration tools like Cisco, Microsoft Teams, or Zoom and may require specialized knowledge of network infrastructure and VoIP systems.
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Senior Unified Communications Engineer

Fort Mill, SC • On-site

LPL Financial Holdings, Inc.
Finance and Insurance • 1 - 5K employees
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$43.78 - $72.94/hr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago

LPL Financial rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 74 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Where Ambition Meets Innovation
Build a career that matches all your initiative with an impressive dose of innovation. From cutting-edge resources and a collaborative environment to the freedom to make an impact and more, you'll find the ingredients you need at LPL Financial to shape your success while helping clients pursue their financial goals.
Job Overview:
Unified Communications Engineer is responsible for the design and development of Unified Communications voice, video and Collaboration networks. Will work with Unified Communications Engineering resources to ensure proper delivery of functional systems and additionally assist in troubleshooting Unified Communications voice/video system clusters and endpoints. Quickly respond to issues regarding software application/hardware related issues, resolve on the spot problems.
Responsibilities:
  • Maintain and administer Cisco telephony equipment inclusive of compute nodes, cubes, and circuits. To include Webex Cloud
  • Deploy/maintain Cisco voice & video products across the entire portfolio as well as cloud configuration.
  • Intermediate troubleshooting of VoIP traffic across Cisco switches and routers.
  • Capable of analyzing raw data captures
  • Design and build the system integrity and connectivity tests to ensure system availability.
  • Monitoring of associated infrastructure health
  • Troubleshoot voice communications problems of varying complexity.
  • Technical lead of projects and mentor other team members.
  • Participate in Tier 2 after hours and on-call support as part of a team rotation.

What are we looking for?
We want strong collaborators who can deliver a world-class client experience. We are looking for people who thrive in a fast-paced environment, are client-focused, team oriented, and are able to execute in a way that encourages creativity and continuous improvement.
Requirements:
  • Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience in telecommunications.
  • Minimum of 5 years of technical hands-on experience with Cisco Unified Communications suite of products as well as Cisco Webex Cloud for voice and video.
  • Flexible hours to accommodate after hours and weekend activities such as installation, testing, managing events.
  • Must sit onsite 5 days a week in LPL's Fort Mill SC office

Core Competencies:
  • Intermediate understanding of networking, including QoS.
  • Intermediate level technical understanding of:
  • Cisco WxC
  • Cisco WxCC as well as Cisco Webex Customer Assist
  • Cisco Webex Video as well as Video Conferencing to include hardware
  • Cisco Unified Communications Manager Cisco Unified Unity
  • Voice Gateways / Routers / Switches
  • Cisco CUBE Routers and/or other SBC Solutions
  • Cloud carrier experience

Preference:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field

Pay Range:
$43.78-$72.94/hour
Actual base salary varies based on factors, including but not limited to, relevant skill, prior experience, education, base salary of internal peers, demonstrated performance, and geographic location. Additionally, LPL Total Rewards package is highly competitive, designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play - such as 401K matching, health benefits, employee stock options, paid time off, volunteer time off, and more. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that LPL has to offer!
Company Overview:
LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LPLA) is among the fastest growing wealth management firms in the U.S. As a leader in the financial advisor-mediated marketplace(6) , LPL supports over 32,000 financial advisors and the wealth management practices of approximately 1,100 financial institutions, servicing and custodying approximately $2.3 trillion in brokerage and advisory assets on behalf of approximately 8 million Americans. The firm provides a wide range of advisor affiliation models, investment solutions, fintech tools and practice management services, ensuring that advisors and institutions have the flexibility to choose the business model, services, and technology resources they need to run thriving businesses. For further information about LPL, please visit www.lpl.com.
At LPL, independence means that advisors and institution leaders have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services, and technology resources that allow them to run a thriving business. They have the flexibility to do business their way. And they have the freedom to manage their client relationships, because they know their clients best. Simply put, we take care of our advisors and institutions, so they can take care of their clients.
For further information about LPL, please visit www.lpl.com.
Join the LPL team and help us make a difference by turning life's aspirations into financial realities. Please log in or create an account to apply to this position. Principals only. EOE.
Information on Interviews:
LPL will only communicate with a job applicant directly from an @lplfinancial.com email address and will never conduct an interview online or in a chatroom forum. During an interview, LPL will not request any form of payment from the applicant, or information regarding an applicant's bank or credit card. Should you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact LPL's Human Resources Solutions Center at (855) 575-6947.
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