Carrier Relations Specialist (Telecommunications)

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:

Sev1Tech is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Carrier Relations Specialistto join our network infrastructure team on the Space Force meshONE-T this role you will be responsible for managing relationships with telecommunications carriers and service providers to ensure the delivery performance and cost-efficiency of long-haul and metro connectivity. You will play a key role in supporting our backbone network growth interconnection strategy and overall service reliability. This position is based out of the Denver CO area.

Overview/Job responsibilities:

• Evaluate select and manage relationships with telecom carriers and transport providers
• Coordinate the ordering delivery and activation of long-haul metro and international circuits (e.g. DWDM Ethernet MPLS)
• Support the Sev1Tech contract and finance teams in commercial negotiations to include pricing SLAs and terms for new and existing services
• Collaborate with Service Design and Service Strategy network engineers and planning teams to forecast bandwidth needs and ensure timely capacity upgrades
• Maintain accurate records of circuit inventory contracts and service-level agreements
• Act as a liaison between internal teams and carriers for issue resolution escalations and service outages
• Analyze carrier pricing and service options to ensure competitive and cost-effective connectivity
• Ensure all carrier services meet regulatory security and operational standards

Position Details:

• Position is based out of the Denver Tech Center with some travel throughout the Colorado Front Range Area (Colorado Springs to Boulder)
• Less than 10% travel out of state
• Non-supervisory position
• Clearance: Secret

Salary: $

• Bachelors degree in Telecommunications Network Engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 37 years of experience in carrier relations telecom engineering or network provisioning
• Strong understanding of transport technologies: DWDM Ethernet MPLS IP Transit.
• Experience with circuit management tools
• Familiarity with BGP peering and interconnection strategies
• Excellent communication negotiation and organizational skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering legal and finance teams

• Experience working in an ISP or data center environment
• Knowledge of submarine cable systems and international connectivity
• Understanding of peering ecosystems and Internet Exchange Points (IXPs)
• Experience working in Department of Defense or with Department of Defense or other Federal contracts
• Experience with the Defense Information Technology Contracting Organization (DITCO)

Welcome to Sev1Tech! Founded in 2010 we are proud to be a leading provider of IT modernization engineering and program management solutions. Our commitment is to deliver exceptional program and IT support services that empower critical missions for both Federal and Commercial clients.

At Sev1Tech our mission is clear: Build better companies. Enable better government. Protect our nation. Build better humans across the country. We believe that through innovation and dedication we can make a significant impact on the communities we serve.

Join the Sev1Tech family where your potential for greatness is limitless! Here you will not only achieve remarkable accomplishments but also enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career progression. We invite you to explore opportunities with us and become part of a team that values your contributions and growth.

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