Carrier Relations Specialist (Telecommunications)
About The Position
Sev1Tech is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Carrier Relations Specialist to join our network infrastructure team on the Space Force meshONE-T program. In 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Network Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3-7 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
Nice To Haves
- 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)
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
