Cloud Services Architect @ Telesat

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DevOps & Infrastructure (2)

Telesat (Nasdaq and TSX: TSAT) is a leading global satellite operator, providing reliable and secure satellite-delivered communications solutions worldwide to broadcast, telecommunications, corporate and government customers for over 50 years. Backed by a legacy of engineering excellence, reliability and industry-leading customer service, Telesat has grown to be one of the largest and most successful global satellite operators.

Telesat Lightspeed, our revolutionary Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network, scheduled to begin service in 2027, will revolutionize global broadband connectivity for enterprise users by delivering a combination of high capacity, security, resiliency and affordability with ultra-low latency and fiber-like speeds. Telesat is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, and has offices and facilities around the world.

The company’s state-of-the-art fleet consists of 14 GEO satellites, the Canadian payload on ViaSat-1 and one LEO 3 demonstration satellite. For more information, follow Telesat on X and LinkedIn or visit www.telesat.com

Reporting to the Manager of Platform Engineering, the incumbent will help lead the deployment of containerized Kubernetes applications in the Microsoft Azure Cloud as well on-premise data centres as part of Telesat’s Lightspeed program.

In this critical role, the incumbent will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust and scalable infrastructure solutions for our Kubernetes-based containerized applications, leveraging both Microsoft Azure cloud and on-premises data centers. You will play a key role in driving innovation and ensuring the high availability and performance of our critical systems.

Main Responsibilities

Manage and convert technical and business requirements into an overall architecture and design specification
Evaluate and make decisions on cloud-native tools, platforms and standards
Document and disseminate best practices around cloud and Kubernetes design, build and support
Offer guidance to other teams on the use, use cases and adoption of cloud technologies
Design, document and provide guidance on various tools, DevOps toolchains, and integrations of software packages within the Cloud
Design and implement infrastructure solutions for Kubernetes clusters on both Azure and on-premises environments, ensuring high availability, scalability, and performance
Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or Puppet
Collaborate with development teams to understand application requirements and translate them into robust and scalable infrastructure designs
Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure-related issues, ensuring timely resolution of critical incidents
Stay abreast of the latest advancements in cloud computing, containerization technologies, and security best practices
Participate in capacity planning and performance tuning activities
Contribute to the development and maintenance of internal infrastructure standards and best practices

Education & Experience Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
5+ years of experience in designing and implementing infrastructure solutions for enterprise applications
Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) nice-to-have, with tools such as Capella, Rhapsody, Cameo or Enterprise Architect
Strong experience with Kubernetes, including cluster administration, networking, and security
Proven experience with cloud computing platforms, particularly Microsoft Azure
Experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or Puppet
Strong understanding of networking concepts, including VPCs, subnets, routing, and load balancing
Experience with container orchestration platforms and container registries (e.g., Docker, Azure Container Registry)
Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana Loki)
Strong scripting and automation skills (e.g., Python, Bash)
Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
Strong understanding of security best practices for cloud and on-premises environments
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices is a plus
Experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, KVM) is a plus
Certifications in relevant technologies (e.g., Azure, Kubernetes) are a plus

Decision Making & Supervision

Work under minimal supervision
Help lead, inspire and mentor cloud engineers, DBAs and network engineers
Provide guidance on infrastructure best practices
Actively participate in the evaluation and selection of new technologies and tools
Make decisions and recommendations requiring analysis and interpretation within established procedures and various governance and compliance frameworks
Final design authority for all Cloud designs and tooling within the Cloud environment

Working Conditions

Able to work in the Telesat Ottawa office environment 4 days per week
No additional travel anticipated

The candidate MUST be able to attain or have Canadian Controlled Goods Clearance (CGP). This position is located in the Ottawa-Gatineau Region only.

At Telesat, we take pride in being an equal opportunity employer that values equality in the workplace. We are committed to providing the best candidate experience possible including any required accommodations at every stage of our interview process. All qualified applicants that have been selected for an interview that require accommodations, are advised to inform the Telesat Talent team accordingly. We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential.

Cloud Services Architect

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