BRIEF DESCRIPTION:

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.

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:  $120,000 – 140,000

• 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

• 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)

Founded in 2010, Sev1Tech provides IT, engineering, and program management solutions delivery. Sev1Tech focuses on providing program and IT support services to critical missions across Federal and Commercial Clients.

Our Mission is to Build better companies.  Enable better government. Protect our nation. Build better humans across the country.

Join the Sev1Tech family where you can achieve great accomplishments while fostering a satisfying and rewarding career progression.  Please apply directly through the website at: https://www.sev1tech.com/careers/current-openings