SEO Specialist for SMTP-related Website

I am looking for an experienced SEO specialist to improve rankings for a niche website related to SMTP servers, email infrastructure, and proxy services.

Project Scope:

Rank 7–8 target keywords on Google.
Conduct keyword and competitor analysis.
Create and execute a long-term SEO strategy.
Build high-quality white-hat backlinks through outreach, guest posts, niche edits, digital PR, and relevant authority websites.
Improve on-page SEO where necessary.
Provide monthly reporting on rankings, backlinks, and SEO progress.

Requirements:

Proven track record of ranking websites in competitive niches.
Ability to show case studies or examples of previous SEO campaigns.
Strong backlink-building experience.
Understanding of technical SEO and content optimization.
No PBNs, automated spam links, link farms, or black-hat techniques.

When Applying:
Please provide:

Relevant SEO case studies.
Keywords ranked and achieved positions.
Backlink-building methods you use.
Estimated timeline for results.
Monthly cost and expected deliverables.
Examples of backlinks you have built recently.

Important:
I am looking for a long-term SEO partner, not someone who simply creates large volumes of low-quality links. Preference will be given to freelancers who can demonstrate real ranking improvements in competitive industries.