Careers
Company Overview:
Cogent Communications is a global, Tier 1 facilities-based ISP, consistently ranked as one of the top five networks in the world and is publicly traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the ticker symbol CCOI. Cogent specializes in providing businesses with high speed Internet access and Ethernet transport services. Cogent's facilities-based, all-optical IP network backbone provides IP services globally. Since its inception, Cogent has unleashed the benefits of IP technology, building one of the largest and highest capacity IP networks in the world. This network enables Cogent to offer large bandwidth connections at highly competitive prices. Cogent also offers superior customer support by virtue of its end-to-end control of service delivery and network monitoring. A competitive base salary and a full benefits package including; Health, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off (PTO), Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Holidays, Parental Leave, 401(k) plan with employer match, stock options, and an Employee Assistance Program. Most benefits take effect within 30 days of employment, and some require a waiting period.
Job Summary:
Cogent seeks a legal and regulatory compliance coordinator who will be primarily responsible for ensuring the company’s compliance with all of its corporate and regulatory filing obligations worldwide. This position is responsible for the accurate and timely gathering and filing of documents, records, and information. This role involves creating and managing a calendaring and filing process, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring that all required filings are completed in accordance with legal and regulatory guidelines.
Compensation: [Starting / Initial] Base Salary Pay Range: $31.25 - $38.46 per hour or $65,000-$80,000/yr.
Specific offers within the listed pay ranges are determined by a variety of factors such as experience, education, skills, certifications and business needs.
Responsibilities:
- Filing Preparation and Submission: Preparing and submitting all required documents, forms, and records to the appropriate authorities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
- Scheduling: Creating and maintaining of schedule of all required filings and a system for ensuring that filings are prepared and filed on-time
- Record Keeping: Maintaining accurate and complete records of all filings, including dates, submissions, and responses
- Compliance Monitoring: Regularly reviewing and evaluating compliance activities, identifying potential issues, and recommending corrective actions
- Auditing and Reporting: Conducting internal audits of filing processes and preparing reports for management and regulatory bodies
- Document Management: Overseeing the organization's filing system, ensuring documents are stored, organized, and easily accessible
- Regulatory Compliance: Staying abreast of all relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards related to corporate and regulatory filing requirements
Skills and Qualifications:
- Organizational Skills: Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks and filing deadlines
- Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills for information gathering, clear and concise documentation, and reporting
- Record Keeping: Proven experience in maintaining accurate and organized records
- Regulatory Knowledge: A strong understanding of regulations and prior understanding of legal and telecommunications filing obligations preferred
- Corporate Compliance Knowledge: Familiarity with corporate structures and filing obligations in international markets (e.g. annual returns, local registrations)
- Internet Knowledge: An understanding of the Internet and how Internet services are provisioned
- Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make recommendations. Ability to read and understand corporate formation documents and regulatory notices
- Filing Software Proficiency: Proficiency in using filing software and databases
- Problem-solving: Ability to identify and resolve compliance issues
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Language: Proficiency in Spanish is ideal
- Experience: Previous experience in legal compliance, filing, or records management is highly desirable
- Education: College degree preferred
COVID-19 Policy:
Cogent has adopted a mandatory vaccination and booster policy which requires all U.S. employees to be fully vaccinated with one booster against COVID-19. Prior to beginning employment, new employees must provide proof of vaccination or apply for and receive an accommodation to be exempt from the policy.
By submitting an application or resume for this position, I understand that is an in-office position and agree to abide Cogent’s mandatory vaccination policy.
To apply for the Legal Assistant position, please submit your resume to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Cogent Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
"Cogent's competitive advantage lies in our people... their spirit, their energy and their commitment."
Make the most rewarding career decision you'll ever make. Join the Cogent Team! While many companies have been talking about cutting jobs or pausing hiring, Cogent continues to actively recruit.
We know that our people represent the future of our company, so we hire only the best. We offer you the opportunity to grow and push the limits of your potential. What you learn and accomplish in the process will help propel Cogent to even greater heights.
Join a team where you know that your high energy and talent will be recognized; where your opinion and experience will matter; where the focus is on making Cogent and its employees successful. Our work culture is team oriented where all employees are accessible to one another, regardless of their seniority. Employees belong to a team that strives to accomplish mutual goals through shared efforts and experiences.
Cogent is serious about our responsibility to take care of our people and our environment, as well as to manage our network according to the principles of an open and reliable Internet. Our market-competitive compensation and benefit plans reflect our dedication to recruit, retain and reward the best people. So come join an equal opportunity employer and help change the face of the Internet.
To apply for one of the open positions listed below, please send your resume and cover letter to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
We currently have open positions in the following departments:
Sales Customer Support Data Center Operations Field Services Finance
Information Technology Legal Marketing Real Estate
Sales Director - Overland Park, KS
Sales Manager - Overland Park, KS
Sales Manager - San Francisco, CA
Enterprise Account Manager - North America
Regional Account Manager (RAM) - Atlanta, GA
Regional Account Manager (RAM) - Austin, TX
Regional Account Manager (RAM) - Boston, MA
Regional Account Manager (RAM) - Chicago, IL
Regional Account Manager (RAM) - Columbus, OH
Regional Account Manager (RAM) - Dallas, TX
Regional Account Manager (RAM) - Denver, CO
Regional Account Manager (RAM) - Herndon, VA
Regional Account Manager (RAM) - Houston, TX
Regional Account Manager (RAM) - Los Angeles, CA
Regional Account Manager (RAM) - Minneapolis, MN
Regional Account Manager (RAM) - New Orleans, LA
Regional Account Manager (RAM) - New York, NY
Regional Account Manager (RAM) - Orlando, FL
Regional Account Manager (RAM) - Pasadena, CA
Regional Account Manager (RAM) - Phoenix, AZ
Regional Account Manager (RAM) - San Francisco, CA
Regional Account Manager (RAM) - Santa Clara, CA
Regional Account Manager (RAM) - Sterling, VA
Regional Account Manager (RAM) - Toronto, ON
Regional Account Manager (RAM) - Tyson's Corner, VA
Regional Account Manager (RAM) - Washington, DC
National Account Manager (NAM) - Atlanta, GA
National Account Manager (NAM) - Austin, TX
National Account Manager (NAM) - Charlotte, NC
National Account Manager (NAM) - Chicago, IL
National Account Manager (NAM) - Columbus, OH
National Account Manager (NAM) - Dallas, TX
National Account Manager (NAM) - Denver, CO
National Account Manager (NAM) - Herndon, VA
National Account Manager (NAM) - Houston, TX
National Account Manager (NAM) - La Mirada, CA
National Account Manager (NAM) - Miami, FL
National Account Manager (NAM) - Minneapolis, MN
National Account Manager (NAM) - Montreal, QB
National Account Manager (NAM) - New Orleans, LA
National Account Manager (NAM) - New York, NY
National Account Manager (NAM) - Orlando, FL
National Account Manager (NAM) - Overland Park, KS
National Account Manager (NAM) - Pasadena, CA
National Account Manager (NAM) - Phoenix, AZ
National Account Manager (NAM) - San Francisco, CA
National Account Manager (NAM) - Santa Clara, CA
National Account Manager (NAM) - Seattle, WA
National Account Manager (NAM) - Sterling, VA
National Account Manager (NAM) - Toronto, ON
National Account Manager (NAM) - Tysons Corner, VA
National Account Manager (NAM) - Walnut Creek, CA
Global Account Manager (GAM) - Atlanta, GA
Global Account Manager (GAM) - Austin, TX
Global Account Manager (GAM) - Boca Raton, FL
Global Account Manager (GAM) - Boston, MA
Global Account Manager (GAM) - Charlotte, NC
Global Account Manager (GAM) - Chicago, IL
Global Account Manager (GAM) - Columbus, OH
Global Account Manager (GAM) - Dallas, TX
Global Account Manager (GAM) - Denver, CO
Global Account Manager (GAM) - Detroit, MI
Global Account Manager (GAM) - Herndon, VA
Global Account Manager (GAM) - Houston, TX
Global Account Manager (GAM) - Los Angeles, CA
Global Account Manager (GAM) - La Mirada, CA
Global Account Manager (GAM) - Miami, FL
Global Account Manager (GAM) - New Orleans, LA
Global Account Manager (GAM) - New York, NY
Global Account Manager (GAM) - Orlando, FL
Global Account Manager (GAM) - Overland Park, KS
Global Account Manager (GAM) - Pasadena, CA
Global Account Manager (GAM) - Philadelphia, PA
Global Account Manager (GAM) - Phoenix, AZ
Global Account Manager (GAM) - San Francisco, CA
Global Account Manager (GAM) - Santa Clara, CA
Global Account Manager (GAM) - Seattle, WA
Global Account Manager (GAM) - Sterling, VA
Global Account Manager (GAM) - Toronto, ON
Global Account Manager (GAM) - Tysons Corner, VA
Global Account Manager (GAM) - Washington, DC
Global Account Manager (GAM) - Amsterdam, Netherlands
Global Account Manager (GAM) - London, UK
Global Account Manager (GAM) - Milan, Italy
Global Account Manager (GAM) - Paris, France
Bilingual Global Account Manager (GAM) - Frankfurt, Germany
Bilingual Global Account Manager (GAM) - Japanese & English
Customer Support Engineer - Atlanta, GA
Customer Support Engineer - Herndon, VA
Customer Support Engineer - Washington, DC
Data Center Engineer - Overland Park, KS
Data Center Operations Manager - Austin, TX
Data Center Operations Manager - Charlotte, NC
Data Center Operations Manager - Cheyenne, WY
Data Center Operations Manager - Cleveland, OH
Data Center Operations Manager - Dallas, TX
Data Center Operations Manager - El Paso, TX
Data Center Operations Manager - Kansas City, MO
Data Center Operations Manager - Missoula, MT
Data Center Operations Manager - Nashville, TN
Data Center Operations Manager - Oroville, CA
Data Center Operations Manager - Oklahoma City, OK
Data Center Operations Manager - St. Paul, MN
Data Center Operations Manager - Syracuse, NY
Fiber Technician - Los Angeles, CA
Fiber Technician - Phoenix, AZ
Field Technician - San Francisco, CA
International Controller - Luxembourg
Software Developer PHP - Atlanta, GA
Software Developer PHP - Columbus, OH
Software Developer PHP - Herndon, VA
Software Developer PHP - Houston, TX
Software Developer PHP - Orlando, FL
Software Developer PHP - Overland Park, KS
Software Developer PHP - Washington, DC
Legal Compliance Coordinator - Washington, DC
Proposal Coordinator - Washington, DC
Real Estate Manager - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Manager - Overland Park, KS
Real Estate Manager - Phoenix, AZ
Company:
Cogent Communications is a multinational, Tier 1 facilities-based ISP, consistently ranked as one of the top five networks in the world and is publicly traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the ticker symbol CCOI. Cogent specializes in providing businesses with high speed Internet access, private network services, IPv4 address leasing, optical transport services and data center colocation services. Cogent's facilities-based, all-optical IP network backbone provides IP services in over 228 markets globally. Since its inception, Cogent has unleashed the benefits of IP technology, building one of the largest and highest capacity IP networks in the world. This network enables Cogent to offer large bandwidth connections at highly competitive prices. Cogent also offers superior customer support by virtue of its end-to-end control of service delivery and network monitoring. Structured tenure pay increases and an uncapped commissions plan offers you unlimited earnings potential. Cogent offers a full benefits package including; Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO) (20 days per year), Short and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Holidays, Family Leave (three weeks per year), 401(k) plan with employer match, stock options, and an Employee Assistance Program.
Compensation:
[Starting / Initial] Base Salary Pay Range: [$19.23- $24.03 per hour or $40,000 – $50,000 per year].
Commission: Commissions are earned on each sale based on product type:
- 50% -150% of one month’s MRCs (monthly recurring charges)
- 1/12 of one-time NRCs (non-recurring charges) &
- 1/24 of Burst
[Tenured] Base Salary Pay Range: [$19.23 - $36.05 per hour or $40,000 - $75,000 per year] based on achievement of structured tenure based and performance based pay increases.
Specific offers within the listed pay ranges are determined by a variety of factors such as experience, education, skills, certifications and business needs.
Responsibilities:
- Identify new business opportunities within a prescribed Regional Sales Territory via sourcing and prospecting efforts through a high volume of direct calling and emailing efforts.
- Strategize with your Sales Management team on how to sell into your region’s largest commercial and retail buildings, office parks, and professional campuses.
- Compliment prospecting and selling efforts with fieldwork such as building walks, lobby events, property management relationships, and customer face-to-face meetings.
- Learn how to understand a customer’s need and then educate them on the connectivity solutions that Cogent can provide to them via consultative and relationship-building selling techniques.
- Consistently update your efforts in our Customer Relationship Management system.
- Achieve targeted monthly revenue goals.
Qualifications:
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment with revenue deadlines.
- Working knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office and software applications.
- 0-2+ years of solid, sales experience.
- Strong oral and written communication skills are a must.
Work Environment:
This is an in-office position five days a week to best support your success, allowing for focused mentorship, training, and personal coaching
COVID-19 Policy:
Cogent has adopted a mandatory vaccination and booster policy that requires all U.S. employees to be fully vaccinated, including one booster shot against COVID-19. Prior to beginning employment, new employees must provide proof of vaccination or apply for and receive an accommodation to be exempt from the policy.
By submitting an application or resume for this position, I understand that is an in-office position and agree to abide Cogent’s mandatory vaccination policy.
“Cogent’s competitive advantage lies in our people...their spirit, their energy and their commitment.” - Dave Schaeffer, Founder & CEO
To apply for the Regional Account Manager position, please submit your resume and cover letter to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Cogent Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Company:
Cogent Communications is a multinational, Tier 1 facilities-based ISP, consistently ranked as one of the top five networks in the world and is publicly traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the ticker symbol CCOI. Cogent specializes in providing businesses with high speed Internet access, private network services, IPv4 address leasing, optical transport services and data center colocation services. Cogent's facilities-based, all-optical IP network backbone provides IP services in over 228 markets globally. Since its inception, Cogent has unleashed the benefits of IP technology, building one of the largest and highest capacity IP networks in the world. This network enables Cogent to offer large bandwidth connections at highly competitive prices. Cogent also offers superior customer support by virtue of its end-to-end control of service delivery and network monitoring. Structured tenure pay increases and an uncapped commissions plan offers you unlimited earnings potential. Cogent offers a full benefits package including; Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO) (20 days per year), Short and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Holidays, Family Leave (three weeks per year), 401(k) plan with employer match, stock options, and an Employee Assistance Program.
Compensation:
[Starting / Initial] Base Salary Pay Range: [$19.23- $24.03 per hour or $40,000 – $50,000 per year].
Commission: Commissions are earned on each sale based on product type:
- 50% -150% of one month’s MRCs (monthly recurring charges)
- 1/12 of one-time NRCs (non-recurring charges) &
- 1/24 of Burst
[Tenured] Base Salary Pay Range: [$19.23 - $36.05 per hour or $40,000 - $75,000 per year] based on achievement of structured tenure based and performance based pay increases.
Specific offers within the listed pay ranges are determined by a variety of factors such as experience, education, skills, certifications and business needs.
Responsibilities:
- Identify new business opportunities within a prescribed Regional Sales Territory via sourcing and prospecting efforts through a high volume of direct calling and emailing efforts.
- Strategize with your Sales Management team on how to sell into your region’s largest commercial and retail buildings, office parks, and professional campuses.
- Compliment prospecting and selling efforts with fieldwork such as building walks, lobby events, property management relationships, and customer face-to-face meetings.
- Learn how to understand a customer’s need and then educate them on the connectivity solutions that Cogent can provide to them via consultative and relationship-building selling techniques.
- Consistently update your efforts in our Customer Relationship Management system.
- Achieve targeted monthly revenue goals.
Qualifications:
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment with revenue deadlines.
- Working knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office and software applications.
- 0-2+ years of solid, sales experience.
- Strong oral and written communication skills are a must.
Work Environment:
This is an in-office position five days a week to best support your success, allowing for focused mentorship, training, and personal coaching
COVID-19 Policy:
Cogent has adopted a mandatory vaccination and booster policy that requires all U.S. employees to be fully vaccinated, including one booster shot against COVID-19. Prior to beginning employment, new employees must provide proof of vaccination or apply for and receive an accommodation to be exempt from the policy.
By submitting an application or resume for this position, I understand that is an in-office position and agree to abide Cogent’s mandatory vaccination policy.
“Cogent’s competitive advantage lies in our people...their spirit, their energy and their commitment.” - Dave Schaeffer, Founder & CEO
To apply for the Regional Account Manager position, please submit your resume and cover letter to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Cogent Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Company:
Cogent Communications is a multinational, Tier 1 facilities-based ISP, consistently ranked as one of the top five networks in the world and is publicly traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the ticker symbol CCOI. Cogent specializes in providing businesses with high speed Internet access, private network services, IPv4 address leasing, optical transport services and data center colocation services. Cogent's facilities-based, all-optical IP network backbone provides IP services in over 228 markets globally. Since its inception, Cogent has unleashed the benefits of IP technology, building one of the largest and highest capacity IP networks in the world. This network enables Cogent to offer large bandwidth connections at highly competitive prices. Cogent also offers superior customer support by virtue of its end-to-end control of service delivery and network monitoring. Structured tenure pay increases and an uncapped commissions plan offers you unlimited earnings potential. Cogent offers a full benefits package including; Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO) (20 days per year), Short and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Holidays, Family Leave (three weeks per year), 401(k) plan with employer match, stock options, and an Employee Assistance Program.
Compensation:
[Starting / Initial] Base Salary Pay Range: [$19.23- $24.03 per hour or $40,000 – $50,000 per year].
Commission: Commissions are earned on each sale based on product type:
- 50% -150% of one month’s MRCs (monthly recurring charges)
- 1/12 of one-time NRCs (non-recurring charges) &
- 1/24 of Burst
[Tenured] Base Salary Pay Range: [$19.23 - $36.05 per hour or $40,000 - $75,000 per year] based on achievement of structured tenure based and performance based pay increases.
Specific offers within the listed pay ranges are determined by a variety of factors such as experience, education, skills, certifications and business needs.
Responsibilities:
- Identify new business opportunities within a prescribed Regional Sales Territory via sourcing and prospecting efforts through a high volume of direct calling and emailing efforts.
- Strategize with your Sales Management team on how to sell into your region’s largest commercial and retail buildings, office parks, and professional campuses.
- Compliment prospecting and selling efforts with fieldwork such as building walks, lobby events, property management relationships, and customer face-to-face meetings.
- Learn how to understand a customer’s need and then educate them on the connectivity solutions that Cogent can provide to them via consultative and relationship-building selling techniques.
- Consistently update your efforts in our Customer Relationship Management system.
- Achieve targeted monthly revenue goals.
Qualifications:
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment with revenue deadlines.
- Working knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office and software applications.
- 0-2+ years of solid, sales experience.
- Strong oral and written communication skills are a must.
Work Environment:
This is an in-office position five days a week to best support your success, allowing for focused mentorship, training, and personal coaching
COVID-19 Policy:
Cogent has adopted a mandatory vaccination and booster policy that requires all U.S. employees to be fully vaccinated, including one booster shot against COVID-19. Prior to beginning employment, new employees must provide proof of vaccination or apply for and receive an accommodation to be exempt from the policy.
By submitting an application or resume for this position, I understand that is an in-office position and agree to abide Cogent’s mandatory vaccination policy.
“Cogent’s competitive advantage lies in our people...their spirit, their energy and their commitment.” - Dave Schaeffer, Founder & CEO
To apply for the Regional Account Manager position, please submit your resume and cover letter to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Cogent Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
