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This role is responsible for managing terrestrial circuit procurement and vendor relationships, while working closely with provider’s engineering teams to design and validate physically diverse backbone connectivity solutions. Working collaboratively with Network Engineering, Network Operations, Service Delivery, Procurement, and external service providers, the engineer will drive the successful delivery of reliable, resilient and cost-effective terrestrial connectivity that meets business requirements, customer expectations, and operational resilience objectives.\nThe role requires timely decision-making, strong technical judgment, and the ability to effectively manage complex projects and competing priorities.\nKey Responsibilities\nDesign, procure, implement, and optimize terrestrial transport and backbone network solutions supporting critical communications infrastructure\nLead end-to-end circuit lifecycle management, including feasibility analysis, vendor selection, ordering, provisioning, testing, acceptance, renewals, and disconnects\nCollaborate with carrier engineering teams to design and validate physically diverse network routes, ensuring resiliency and minimizing single points of failure.\nReview and analyze circuit routing documentation, KMZ files, network diagrams, and provider diversity reports to identify route commonalities and associated risks.\nProactively identify and communicate circuit-related risks, opportunities, impacts, and mitigation strategies to stakeholders and leadership\nProvide technical support to internal customers including assistance in problem troubleshooting and resolution of network events and outages\nSupport network modernization initiatives, capacity planning, and technology refresh projects to enhance network performance, scalability, and reliability\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Network Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline. Equivalent experience may be considered\n5+ years of experience in telecommunications, transport network engineering, carrier services, or related network infrastructure roles\nDemonstrated experience designing, implementing, and managing terrestrial transport networks, including MPLS, Ethernet, DWDM, wavelength, and dark fiber services\nStrong understanding of carrier network architectures, route diversity principles, and high-availability network design\nExperience managing circuit procurement, vendor relationships, carrier escalations, and service delivery processes\nAbility to interpret network diagrams, fiber route maps, KMZ files, and infrastructure diversity reports\nKnowledge of routing and transport technologies, including BGP, OSPF, MPLS, IP Transit, Layer 2 and Layer 3 services\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience with Terrestrial service providers, or global network environments\nExperience configuring and troubleshooting Cisco, Juniper, Nokia, Ciena, or similar networking platforms\nKnowledge of network monitoring and management tools\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills\nKey Competencies\nNetwork troubleshooting\nVendor Management\nCritical thinking\nCross-functional collaboration\nProblem-solving in complex technical environments\nStrong written and verbal communication\nWhy This Role Matters\nThis role plays a critical role in ensuring network availability, resilience, and operational efficiency by delivering secure, diverse, and cost-effective terrestrial connectivity. This position directly supports customer service delivery, business continuity, and strategic growth by enabling reliable communications across the organization's global network infrastructure.\nThe salary range for this full-time position is $121,680 - $194,300.\nSalary ranges are determined by role, level, and geographic location. Individual compensation within the range is determined based on work location and a variety of factors, including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, and relevant education or training.\nAdditional compensation and benefits may apply depending on the location and terms of employment.\n\nSES and its Affiliated Companies are committed to providing fair and equal employment opportunities to all. 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