Manager, Network Connectivity – Carrier Strategy

Vultr

. 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 .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $150,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in network infrastructure and telecommunications, with a strong focus on fiber construction economics, carrier negotiations, and connectivity design. Proven ability to manage teams and advise on strategic expansion while ensuring high-quality carrier performance.

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Network Infrastructure ExpertiseCarrier Negotiation SkillsFiber Construction EconomicsPeople Management ExperienceIP Networking Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Network InfrastructureTelecommunicationsFiber Construction EconomicsCarrier Agreements NegotiationTransport TechnologyBGPMPLSTraffic EngineeringDark Fiber IRUsColocation Agreements

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationTeam ManagementStrategic Advising

Tools & Technologies

FiberLocatorPeeringDBGISNetwork Traffic AnalysisNetwork Simulation

Industry Keywords

Data Center ConnectivityCarrier RelationsConstruction BudgetsRoute DiversityPOP Turn-Up

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

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