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Senior Infrastructure Architect

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Telesat

Telesat

Ottawa, Ontario
On-site
Posted January 28, 2026

Job Description

 

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 55 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 and Government 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 Satellite 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


The Infrastructure Architect will lead the architecture and design of IT infrastructure essential for the development of Telesat Lightspeed, encompassing both datacentres and Cloud environments. This role involves managing strategy, deliverables, documentation, and final design in collaboration with the existing team, Network Architect, and Cloud Architect to ensure a robust and scalable infrastructure.
 
The Infrastructure Architect will own the overall IT infrastructure design for Telesat Lightspeed.
 
The Infrastructure Architect will be required to ensure that current and evolving IT resource requirements are captured, tracked and analyzed as well as costed. They will be required to engage with stakeholders on a regular basis and be able to present and defend design decisions at a both technical and financial level.
 
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 4-5 days per week. 
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