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 15 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
The Network Architect is an integral part of the Network and Telecom team at Telesat. The Network Architect will work with the Cloud Architect and Infrastructure Architect to ensure that Telesat has a robust and viable network design for the Lightspeed data centres. They will lead the development of an overall on-premises data centre network infrastructure and ensure integration with related Cloud platforms. The incumbent will be fully responsible and accountable for the data centre network design and operation including the infrastructure design of the various security zones and models to ensure compliance with existing security and Cybersecurity specifications. Help drive networking best practices using a combination of leading edge, and trusted designs and solutioning.
Candidates must live in the Ottawa area or be willing to relocate to Ottawa.
Candidates must be willing to be onsite in the office at least 4 days per week.
The successful candidate must be able to work in Canada and obtain clearance under the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP).
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