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Since Stratus Networks’ inception in 1999, our mission has been to offer single-source business communications services including internet, data, voice, and cloud with faster connections, greater reliability, and the best support in the industry.
Stratus Networks wholly owns and operates a fiber backbone, built from the ground up, that ranges thousands of miles throughout Illinois. Additionally, we have established long-term relationships and interconnection agreements with carriers big and small throughout the entire country — as well as with several world-wide carriers — allowing our clients to connect seamlessly locally, nationally and internationally.
Come join us in creating the future of business connectivity!
Sales
Channel and Alliances Manager
Channel and Alliances Manager
Location: Remote - Hybrid
About Stratus Networks: For 20+ years, Stratus Networks has been designing and implementing elegant communication solutions to fit the dynamic needs of our customers. We serve a broad and diverse scope of businesses and industries with a focus on exceeding expectations and building our impeccable
reputation on the satisfaction of our loyal customers. We take pride in delivering superior quality at competitive prices, which requires employing smart, resourceful people with positive, goal-oriented drive.
About the Role:
We’re not looking for someone to maintain the status quo. We want a bold, strategic Channel and
Alliances Manager who’s ready to dominate in the telecommunications space and build
powerhouse partnerships that accelerate revenue. If you thrive under pressure, live for competition,
and love turning obstacles into opportunities, this is your arena.
Responsibilities:
● Command the Channel – Recruit, Build, lead, and scale a high-performance portfolio of
channel partners and resellers.
● Set the Pace – Create and execute aggressive growth strategies, lead partner recruitment,
and deliver consistent performance.
● Drive Revenue – Identify new market opportunities, negotiate high-stakes deals, and hold
partners accountable to performance goals.
● Own the Metrics – Track KPIs, forecast pipelines, and ensure sales targets aren’t just
met—they’re crushed.
● Collaborate to Win – Partner with marketing, product, and executive teams to roll out new
initiatives and support channel success.
● Outsmart the Competition – Stay ahead of market trends, adjust quickly, and lead partners
to outperform in competitive environments.
What We’re Looking For:
● 5+ years of channel sales or channel management experience in any: Cloud based
networking, SaaS, IaaS, UCaaS, MSPs, and WAN networking in the telecommunications
space.
● Proven track record of exceeding revenue targets and scaling channel programs.
● Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills—you know how to close and how to
influence.
● High energy, high ownership, and a no-excuses mindset.
● Data-driven with the ability to quickly pivot based on performance metrics.
● Experience with CRM tools (Salesforce preferred) and partner portal management.
What You Get
● Autonomy & Authority – Lead the strategy and execution of your own channel portfolio.
● Uncapped Earnings – Competitive base salary with uncapped commissions and
high-performance incentives.
● Visibility – Direct exposure to executive leadership and a seat at the table.
● Momentum – Join a high-growth company that values speed, agility, and innovation.
● Advancement – Deliver results and move up fast—performance speaks louder than tenure
here.
You’ll Fit Right In If You...
● Hate lethargic leadership and politics but love results.
● Are constantly looking for a challenge—and the win.
● Make decisions quickly and own them.
● Thrive in high-stakes, fast-paced environments.
● Push your partners—and yourself—to outperform.
Benefits:
● 401k matching
● Dental Insurance
● Health Insurance
● Life Insurance
● Vision Insurance
● Business expense reimbursement
● Mileage reimbursement
● Paid time off
Compensation: $80-100k
Sales Engineer
Sales Engineer
Location: Chicago area
About Stratus Networks: For 20+ years, Stratus Networks has been designing and implementing elegant communication solutions to fit the dynamic needs of our customers. We serve a broad and diverse scope of businesses and industries with a focus on exceeding expectations and building our impeccable reputation on the satisfaction of our loyal customers. We take pride in delivering superior quality at competitive prices, which requires employing smart, resourceful people with positive, goal-oriented drive.
About the Role: As a Sales Engineer at Stratus Networks, you will play a pivotal role in our sales efforts. You will collaborate closely with our sales team and leverage your technical expertise to support our customers in understanding and implementing our telecommunications solutions. This role requires a unique blend of technical acumen, customer relationship management, and a passion for driving revenue growth.
Responsibilities:
- Technical Expertise: Understand and articulate the technical aspects of our telecommunications products and services, demonstrating how they meet customer needs.
- Customer Engagement: Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, including telecom operators, enterprise, midmarket and small business customers, to identify their specific requirements, pain points, and IT goals.
- Solution Design: Collaborate with the product development and engineering teams to tailor solutions that meet the unique needs of our customers, providing technical guidance and assistance in creating proposals.
- Product Presentations: Deliver compelling product demonstrations and presentations to potential clients, showcasing the benefits and capabilities of our telecommunications solutions.
- Technical Support: Provide pre-sales and post-sales technical support to customers, addressing their questions and concerns and ensuring a smooth transition from sale to implementation.
- Sales Support: Assist the sales team in preparing and presenting proposals, quotes, and technical documentation to potential clients, including Visio network diagrams. Good questioning and listening skills
- Market Research: Stay up-to-date with industry trends, competitors, and emerging technologies in the telecommunications sector, sharing insights with the team to drive innovation.
- Training: Conduct training sessions for customers, partners, and internal teams on our products and services, ensuring a deep understanding of their features and benefits.
- Voice of the Customer: Gather feedback from prospects and customers and communicate it to the product development and engineering teams to contribute to product improvements and enhancements.
Requirements:
- Must have at least 5 years of experience in a sales engineer role.
- Expert product knowledge of telecommunications technologies, including Ethernet, Dedicated Internet, Broadband, MPLS, and network infrastructure.
- Knowledge of managed solutions such as SD-WAN, cloud services (infrastructure as a service) and hosted voice/unified communications a plus.
- Successful candidates must be experts in both the technology as well as the commercial market for these services in the US.
- Proven experience in technical sales or pre-sales support within the telecommunications industry.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences and elicit customer needs and priorities during sales discovery.
- Customer-focused mindset and a passion for solving customer challenges.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness to travel as needed to meet with customers and attend industry events.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Preferred Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
- CCNA, CCDA, CCIE, or equivalent a major plus
- Keyboard engineering knowledge
Benefits:
- 401k matching
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Business expense reimbursement
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
Compensation: $90,000-120,000k
Construction
Fiber Splicer Technician
Fiber Splicer Technician
Work Location: North and Central Illinois
About Stratus Networks: For 20+ years, Stratus Networks has been designing and implementing elegant communication solutions to fit the dynamic needs of our customers. We serve a broad and diverse scope of businesses and industries with a focus on exceeding expectations and building our impeccable
reputation on the satisfaction of our loyal customers. We take pride in delivering superior quality at competitive prices, which requires employing smart, resourceful people with positive, goal-oriented drive.
About the Role:
Stratus Construction is currently hiring experienced Splicers for Peoria and Rockford, IL. As a Fiber Splicing Technician, you will play a crucial role in our network deployment, maintenance and emergency repair. Your primary responsibility will be to perform fiber optic splicing and testing for new and existing customers and to ensure the reliability and efficiency of our network infrastructure.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to splice fiber optic cables loose tube/ribbon and how to place a mid-sheath splice.
- Able to test/troubleshoot fiber using OTDR.
- Ability to access manholes, and hand holes.
- Use ladders to access various installation and construction points as required.
- Ensure proper safety techniques and incident reporting procedures are followed.
- Able to construct proper splice including but not limited to grounding, bonding, isolation, slack storage and sealing.
- Ability to perform work in accordance with TIA, RUS, and customer specific standards.
- Comfortable entering, maintaining and exiting existing splice enclosures.
- Knowledge of the installation of fiber optic cable in new and existing conduit.
- Ability to terminate, test, troubleshoot and maintain fiber optic networks.
- Must have good attention to detail regarding setting up splice locations, termination points, and general live fiber optic construction.
- Other duties as required.
- Must be able to work overtime and on call schedule
- Valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
Experience and Education:
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- One year of fiber splicing experience preferred.
- Ability to read and follow engineering design maps.
- Must have intermediate MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) skills.
- Ability to drive for results completing assignments timely and accurately.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities with a strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, oral and written communication skills.
- Comfortable working with a team or alone.
- Must be able to pass a drug screen, criminal background check.
Job Type: Full-time:
Pay: From $20.00-$28.00 per hour depending on experience
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift or 10 hour shift
- On call
- Overtime
- 24/7 Emergency, Weekends or Holidays as needed
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Internships
Legal Intern
Summer Legal Intern - Full-Time Position
Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid - 2 days in office per week)
Duration: Summer 2026
Position Type: Full-Time Internship
Salary Rate: $25.00-30.00/hour
Position Overview
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented legal intern to join our in-house legal team at our mid-sized technology/telecommunication company. This internship offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in corporate legal operations while contributing to meaningful projects that directly impact our business operations.
Primary Responsibilities
Contract Management & Organization (Primary Focus)
- Organize and systematically file all internal digital contracts using established naming conventions and filing protocols
- Ensure accurate labeling and categorization of contracts for easy retrieval and reference
- Maintain contract databases and tracking systems
- Assist with contract review and analysis as needed
Additional Legal Support
- Provide assistance with collections matters, including document preparation and case tracking
- Conduct legal research on various corporate and commercial law topics
- Draft memoranda, correspondence, and other legal documents
- Support legal team with ad-hoc legal projects and administrative tasks
- Participate in team meetings and contribute to strategic legal initiatives
Required Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Currently enrolled in an accredited law school, having successfully completed first year (1L)
- Strong academic performance with a grade of B or higher in Contracts coursework preferred
Technical Skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word (required)
- Working knowledge of SharePoint for document management
- Competency in Microsoft Excel for data organization and analysis
- Experience with legal research databases (Westlaw, LexisNexis)
Location & Availability
- Must be available to work in our Chicago, IL office a minimum of 2 days per week
- Full-time availability throughout the summer term
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated interest in corporate law, contract law, or in-house counsel practice
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Previous internship or work experience in professional environment
What You'll Gain
- Direct exposure to in-house legal operations at a growing technology company
- Mentorship from experienced legal professionals
- Practical experience with contract management and corporate legal procedures
- Understanding of how legal considerations integrate with business operations
- Professional networking opportunities within the legal and technology sectors
Application Requirements
Please submit the following materials:
- Resume
- Cover letter explaining your interest in in-house counsel work
- Law school transcript (unofficial acceptable)
- Two professional or academic references
Email Stratus Networks HR Manager with questions or to submit your resume: hr@stratusnet.com
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Since 1999, Stratus Networks has been delivering fast, reliable, and secure internet, data, cloud, and voice solutions. Our dedicated fiber-optic network is built exclusively for businesses, ensuring superior communication and performance so you can stay connected with confidence.