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Telecom Engineering Manager Jobs in Carthage, MO

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Telecom Engineering Manager information

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$39.5K

$124.6K

$147.7K

How much do telecom engineering manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 25, 2026, the average yearly pay for telecom engineering manager in Carthage, MO is $124,641.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $98,900.00 and $146,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Telecom Engineering Manager do?

A Telecom Engineering Manager oversees the design, implementation, and maintenance of telecommunications systems within an organization. They lead engineering teams, manage projects, ensure network reliability, and stay up to date with industry advancements. Their role includes budgeting, vendor management, compliance with regulations, and optimizing telecom infrastructure for efficiency and performance.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Telecom Engineering Manager?

A Telecom Engineering Manager typically oversees the planning, implementation, and maintenance of telecommunications networks by guiding engineering teams and coordinating with other departments. Their daily responsibilities include managing project timelines and budgets, reviewing technical designs, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and addressing any operational issues that arise. They often serve as the primary point of contact between upper management and engineering staff, facilitating communication and aligning team goals with organizational objectives. Regularly mentoring and developing team members is also a key part of the role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Telecom Engineering Manager position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Telecom Engineering Manager, you need a solid background in telecommunications engineering, project management, and a relevant bachelor's degree, with many positions preferring an advanced degree and prior leadership experience. Familiarity with telecom network design tools, industry standards (such as ITU, IEEE), and certifications like PMP or Cisco are often valuable. Strong leadership, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication are standout soft skills for managing teams and liaising with stakeholders. These skills ensure the efficient delivery, maintenance, and strategic growth of telecom infrastructure in a dynamic technological environment.

Infographic showing various Telecom Engineering Manager job openings in Carthage, MO as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 95% In-person, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $124,641 per year, or $59.9 per hour.
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About the group:
Cognizant's Cloud, Infrastructure, and Security Services Practice (CIS), is all about accepting digital transformation by driving core modernization holistically across layers. We help customers transform infrastructure and workplace to meet the constantly evolving needs of the digital era. Our broad approach delivers key results for our customers by achieving cloud driven modernization and workplace and operational transformation to own the business in a secure environment.
*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*
Role: Unified Engineer
Location: Joplin, MO
Technical Support professional provides deeply technical support on MS Teams and Cisco platform. Job responsibilities include:
• Working on day to day administration tasks like MACD request, proactive incident management, DID management
• Working on alert management, voip device registration, profile creations on Teams and Cisco
• Understanding of Global service offerings such as SIP Trunking, Audio and Video Conferencing and IP Telephony architectures
• Good knowledge on video conferencing and interop as expected to support on similar scenario and endpoints with knowledge on product similar to pexip
• Troubleshooting PSTN call issues and coordinating on Trunk, PRI issues
• Good understanding on MS Licensing
• Experience with SBC and voice gateway and understanding on Direct Routing configuration to provide support on same.
• Good experience with VOIP end points like Cisco or Teams Compatible devices like registration, firmware upgrade, troubleshooting
• Ability to troubleshoot and fix various technical problems
• Troubleshooting endpoints/gateways/gatekeeper registration
• Knowledge about Emergency Location and Assignment
• Experience managing voicemail system and troubleshooting Voicemail & Unity Call handlers
• Ability to read and analyse log files and network traces
• Day to day report fetching and analyzing CDR for proactive incident management
• Strong experience on log analysis, packet capture and ability to interpret
• Knowledge on ITIL & Safe Agile framework like SLA management with detailed understanding on classification of (P1, P2, P3, P4) Incidents(tickets), Change management.
• Strong knowledge in H323, SCCP, and MGCP, SIP
• Design, Deploy and Troubleshoot phone profiles into portals
• Good understanding about voice dial plan , voice policies
• Identify, design and support solutions for PRI, DID, Toll free service, and other telecom services
• Knowledge on working with vendors (global and local telecom carriers) for ordering and operations or coordinating problem tickets
• Good Knowledge on Analog device support like fax, paging
• Prepare installation and upgrade procedures to be carried out on a CUCM or unity infrastructure to mitigate known bugs
• Develop processes and procedures to enhance effective support
Skills
• Experience in supporting Microsoft teams & Cisco IP telephony
• Deep level of understanding of voice technologies:
o Enterprise Voice configurations , Direct Routing in MS Teams
o Voice policies & Class of Restrictions
o Routing over a complex infrastructure (TDM , SBC, SIP, Media Gateways, VoIP, H.323 )
o PBX, Codecs, QoS
o read logs/traces from CUCM & MS Teams
o SBC configurations and troubleshooting (AudioCodes)
• Tier 3 troubleshooting expertise
• IOS Gateway knowledge: configuration, administration, and troubleshooting
• Protocol expertise in SIP, SCCP, MGCP, H323
• Experience with Cisco video infrastructure (Expressway, VCS,SX & MX series endpoints)
• Experience in supporting emergency responders (Cisco & Intrado)
• Experience in Supporting voice recording system (Cisco & MS teams)
• Experience in supporting PEXIP video integrations
• Experience in supporting IP Fax servers
• Should be Strong in Networking concepts and knowledge of VoIP with Routing & Switching Protocols, TCP/IP, QoS, SIP, VLANs, and WAN protocols and technologies
• Must have prior experience providing technical support to Enterprise Customers.
• In-depth Knowledge of Media gateways & Session Border Controllers.
• Good Working Experience and understanding of various Codecs (G.711, G.723, G.729 etc.) and VoIP technology.
• Microsoft team telephony as direct routing and operator connect
• Experienced on Audiocodes and ribbon sbc
• Anywhere 365
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*
About Cognizant:
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization's unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.
Additional employment information
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] for roles based in the Americas or [email protected] for roles based in India.

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