Manager, Network Connectivity – Carrier Strategy

Job Description:

  • Own the end-to-end site connectivity selection process for every new data center site, including assessment, requirements, carrier outreach, engineering, procurement, and turn-up
  • Map regional fiber and carrier infrastructure using FiberLocator, PeeringDB, state 811/one-call records, and local knowledge
  • Negotiate MSAs, NDAs, colocation agreements, dark fiber IRUs, and wavelength/transport contracts with national and regional carriers
  • Lead carrier engineering sessions to develop construction budgets, build timelines, and route-diversity commitments
  • Manage and grow a small team of carrier relations TPMs/reps; set priorities, coach engagements, and hold delivery to timeline
  • Advise executive and network leadership on expansion locations using carrier capability, fiber availability, power/land economics, and regional demand
  • Partner with Network Engineering/Architecture on connectivity design and with operations on POP turn-up and backbone integration
  • Track carrier performance, delivery accuracy, responsiveness, and construction quality; drive the carrier engagement playbook
  • Evaluate self-build fiber opportunities with local construction partners
  • Help shape backbone expansion strategy and data center connectivity as Vultr grows globally

Requirements:

  • 10+ years in network infrastructure, telecommunications, or data center connectivity, including 5+ years negotiating fiber, transport, peering, transit, and colocation deals
  • Deep knowledge of fiber construction economics and logistics: route surveys, make-ready, right-of-way, permits, ILA/hut placement, splice and amp engineering, and realistic construction timelines
  • Demonstrated ability to piece together multi-party connectivity deals, dark fiber IRUs, wavelength leases, colocation agreements, and self-built metro fiber arrangements with national and regional carriers
  • Track record of building carrier relationships at the engineering and executive level
  • Strong grasp of long-haul and metro transport technology: 800/400G-ZR/ZR+, DWDM, amplification, distance limits, and route diversity design
  • Experience advising on network POP/site placement strategy, carrier hotels, IX presence, PeeringDB literacy, and rural/metro build trade-offs
  • Knowledge of IP networking technologies and best practices, including BGP, Segment Routing, MPLS, Traffic Engineering, SLOs, and SLAs
  • Knowledge of software development and tooling, including GIS, scripting, agentic coding, network traffic analysis, network simulation, and synthetic monitoring
  • 3+ years of people management, or clear readiness to manage
  • Excellent written and verbal communication; able to produce executive briefs and detailed engineering requirements documents
  • Willing to travel to carrier meetings, site walks, and construction reviews up to 25%
  • Must be located in the United States
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
  • Must not require sponsorship for employment visa status

Benefits:

  • 100% company-paid insurance premiums for employee medical, dental and vision plans
  • 401(k) plan that matches 100% up to 4%, with immediate vesting
  • Professional Development Reimbursement of $2,500 each year
  • 11 Holidays + Paid Time Off Accrual + Rollover Plan
  • Increased PTO at 3 year and 10 year anniversary
  • 1 month paid sabbatical every 5 years
  • Anniversary Bonus each year
  • $500 stipend for remote office setup in first year + $400 each following year
  • Internet reimbursement up to $75 per month
  • Gym membership reimbursement up to $50 per month
  • Company paid Wellable subscription
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