--- title: 'SysOps Software Architect at Telesat' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/sysops-software-architect-telesat-ottawa-fkp4evgw3frj' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-11-06' --- # SysOps Software Architect at Telesat - **Company:** Telesat - **Location:** Ottawa, Canada - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2026-10-19 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-06 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/telesat/9261c4e1-b56c-4e3e-81fc-20d90c91e278 ## Job description The ESCP-P SysOps Software Architect will lead the architecture and technical direction of System Operations software capabilities required to support the ESCP-P program. The architect will translate program, DND, operational, security, and system requirements into scalable SysOps software solutions. The role will ensure that existing Lightspeed capabilities are reused where appropriate while identifying and defining program-specific enhancements required for ESCP-P. ## Key Responsibilities Architecture and Technical Leadership - Define and maintain the end-to-end SysOps software architecture for the ESCP-P program. - Translate ESCP-P operational concepts and system requirements into software architecture, interfaces, services, workflows, and deployment requirements. - Identify which existing Lightspeed SysOps capabilities can be reused and where ESCP-P-specific functionality is required. - Establish architectural principles, design patterns, and technical standards across participating SysOps applications. - Lead architecture reviews and document key technical decisions, assumptions, dependencies, and risks. - Ensure alignment between the ESCP-P solution and the broader Lightspeed system architecture. SysOps Solution Definition - Define the SysOps capabilities needed to provision, configure, monitor, control, and support Mil-Ka services. - Develop application-level and cross-application architecture covering operational workflows, service management, fault management, performance monitoring, reporting, and system administration. - Define the required enhancements and integrations across relevant SysOps platforms and other operational systems. - Ensure that operational tools provide appropriate visibility into service status, network performance, alarms, events, logs, and customer-impacting conditions. - Support the definition of automation required for dependable and efficient military service operations. Interfaces and Integration - Define and govern APIs, data models, messaging interfaces, and integration patterns between SysOps and adjacent systems. - Coordinate integration architecture with BSS, user terminal, network engineering, cybersecurity, Network Operations, Satellite Operations, and Systems Engineering teams. - Ensure traceability from ESCP-P requirements to architectural components, interfaces, and planned software deliveries. - Identify integration dependencies and risks early and establish practical mitigation plans. - Support integration, system test, and operational-readiness activities. Security and Mission Assurance - Incorporate security-by-design principles into the ESCP-P SysOps software architecture. - Work with cybersecurity and program stakeholders to translate DND security requirements into application, interface, identity, access-control, audit, logging, and monitoring capabilities. - Define architectural requirements for system resilience, availability, recoverability, redundancy, and continuity of operations. - Support security assessments, design reviews, accreditation activities, and remediation planning. - Ensure that sensitive operational and customer information is handled in accordance with applicable program and organizational requirements. Deployment and Operational Readiness - Define deployment architecture for applicable cloud, on-premises, edge, and hybrid environments. - Establish architectural requirements for containerization, Kubernetes, configuration management, CI/CD, observability, backup, disaster recovery, and high availability. - Collaborate with DevOps, IT, Network Operations, and support teams to ensure that the solution is deployable, supportable, and maintainable. - Define production monitoring, diagnostic, troubleshooting, and support requirements. - Support capacity planning, performance engineering, release planning, and production-readiness reviews. Program Delivery and Governance - Support CONOPS development, requirements analysis, architecture documentation, program planning, and technical baselining. - Participate in PI planning, milestone planning, design reviews, CDRs, customer reviews, and technical working groups. - Provide architecture input to scope, estimates, sequencing, staffing, and delivery commitments. - Present architecture status, decisions, risks, and recommendations to technical and program leadership. - Mentor technical leads and developers and provide guidance throughout design, implementation, integration, verification, and deployment. - Promote consistency and reuse across ESCP-P and the broader Lightspeed SysOps portfolio. Required Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline. - At least 10 years of experience in software or systems engineering, including significant experience in software or solution architecture. - Demonstrated experience architecting large-scale, distributed, mission-critical operational systems. - Strong understanding of microservices, APIs, event-driven architecture, messaging, data integration, and distributed-system design. - Experience with cloud-native applications, containers, Kubernetes, CI/CD, infrastructure automation, and observability.Experience defining highly available, resilient, secure, and supportable production architectures. - Demonstrated ability to translate system and operational requirements into implementable software architectures. - Experience supporting architecture reviews, system integration, verification, deployment, and operational readiness. - Strong technical documentation, stakeholder communication, and presentation skills. - Ability to lead technical decisions across multiple engineering and operational teams. ## Preferred Qualifications - Experience with satellite communications, telecommunications, defense systems, government programs, or other mission-critical environments. - Knowledge of Military Ka-band or satellite network operations. - Experience with OSS/BSS platforms, network management systems, service orchestration, provisioning, assurance, and operational data platforms.Familiarity with REST/OpenAPI, NETCONF/YANG, message brokers, telemetry, and modern systems-integration patterns. - Experience working with military or government security requirements and formal accreditation processes. - Experience with geographically distributed teams and external delivery partners. - Familiarity with requirements traceability, CONOPS development, CDR processes, and system-level verification. ## Key Competencies - End-to-end systems thinking - Software and solution architecture - Technical leadership and decision-making - Requirements interpretation and traceability - Mission-critical system design - Security and resilience by design - Integration and interface governance - Stakeholder and customer communication - Cross-functional collaboration - Risk identification and mitigation - Clear technical documentation The successful candidate must be able to work in Canada and obtain a Reliability clearance and Canadian Controlled Goods program (CGP) ## #LI-CK1 ## About Telesat ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Telesat is a leading global satellite operator that designs, builds, and operates advanced satellite networks to deliver critical connectivity solutions for enterprise, government, telecom, maritime, and aeronautical customers. - **Entity Type**: Public (Nasdaq and TSX: TSAT) - **Headquarters**: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (with offices in Bethesda, US, and other global locations) - **Founded**: 1969 (often described as a "54-year-old start-up") - **Founders**: Not publicly available (established as a Canadian crown corporation originally) ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: Satellite Communications, Telecommunications, Space Infrastructure - **Target customers**: B2B, Enterprise, Government, Telecom operators, Maritime, Aeronautical, and Broadband service providers - **Mission or purpose statement**: Deliver critical satellite connectivity solutions that tackle today’s most complex communications challenges, connecting the unconnected and expanding the reach of transformational technologies. ## Products & Services - **Geostationary (GEO) Satellite Fleet**: A state-of-the-art global fleet of geostationary satellites providing reliable, high-capacity connectivity for broadcast, broadband, and enterprise customers. This is the legacy business generating current revenue. - **Telesat Lightspeed™ (LEO Network)**: A revolutionary Low Earth Orbit satellite network optimized for enterprise and government customers. Designed to provide ubiquitous, affordable, high-capacity links with fibre-like speeds for telecom, government, maritime, and aeronautical applications. This is the company's primary growth initiative. - **Technical Consultation & Support Services**: Industry-leading technical expertise and consulting services provided to satellite operators, insurers, and other industry stakeholders globally. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: $655.4 million market cap (as of recent data) - **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue of CAD $418M (LTM) / GEO Revenue guidance for 2026: C$300M-C$320M - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Publicly traded company; specific institutional investors not listed in search results. Key partners include telecom, government, and enterprise customers globally. - **Growth Signals**: - Developing Lightspeed, a next-gen LEO network with 156+ enterprise-class satellites, fully funded for global service (US$3.8B). - GEO backlog of C$800M and LEO backlog of C$1.1B (Q1 2026). - Headcount growth of +14.6% YoY (+133 people), now employing 575 people. - Identified 4,500+ enterprise and government accounts globally for Lightspeed go-to-market. - IPO in 2021. ## Competitive Advantages - **50+ Years of Heritage**: A "54-year-old start-up" with decades of industry-leading engineering excellence and reliability, combined with a disruptive, innovative culture. - **Dual-Architecture Strategy**: Operates both a mature, cash-flowing GEO fleet and a next-gen LEO network (Lightspeed), providing stability and a future growth engine. - **Enterprise & Government Focus**: Lightspeed is specifically designed for the high-reliability, mission-critical needs of enterprise and government customers (a $320B addressable market), differentiating it from consumer-focused LEO constellations. - **Established Customer Relationships**: Long-standing, collaborative partnerships with customers globally, providing deep market knowledge and a strong sales channel. ## Strategic Focus - **Lightspeed Deployment**: The primary strategic priority is the launch and operationalization of the Telesat Lightspeed LEO network, targeting global service. - **Revenue Transition**: Managing the transition from legacy GEO broadcast/broadband revenue to high-growth LEO enterprise and government revenue. - **Market Expansion**: Leveraging the Lightspeed network to capture a share of the $650B LEO addressable market, with a specific focus on telecom, government, maritime, and aeronautical verticals. - **Talent Acquisition**: Actively hiring brilliant, inspired people to bring the Lightspeed network to life and continue innovating. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Described as collaborative, customer-centric, and innovative. The company values openness, honesty, and integrity. It celebrates diversity and supports community involvement through volunteerism and STEM initiatives. - **Work Environment**: Collaborative office spaces designed to foster teamwork and creativity. Remote options are available for some roles (e.g., Account Executive, Government Business Development Northern Europe is listed as remote). - **Notable Perks & Benefits**: - Highly competitive salaries with performance-based compensation and annual bonuses. - Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. - Parental and family leave benefits. - Generous paid time off, holidays, and flex days. - Retirement and pension plans with company matching. - Employee discount programs, social outings, and team-building events. - **Engineering Culture**: A strong legacy of engineering excellence. Employees work on one of the most ambitious communications challenges in history (Lightspeed). Co-op and internship programs are available for early career talent to learn from industry experts. ## Sources 1. [Telesat.com - Careers](https://www.telesat.com/careers/) 2. [Telesat.com - About Us](https://www.telesat.com/about-us/) 3. [LinkedIn - Telesat](https://linkedin.com/company/telesat.com) 4. [Telesat.com - Jobs](https://www.telesat.com/careers/jobs/) 5. 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