Network Engineering Specialist

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, Network & Telecommunication, the incumbent provides the technical expertise required for the operation of Telesat’s IT and Lightspeed infrastructure.  The incumbent’s main focus is to implement, monitor maintain and troubleshoot systems and networks that are integral in the Telesat’s day to day operations.
Candidates must live in the Ottawa area or be willing to relocate to Ottawa. 

Main Responsibilities

• Maintain & implement IT networks and infrastructure.
• Analyze and troubleshoot network problems. 
• Implement and/or supervise the implementation of new networks and infrastructure with a focus on security best practices.
• Coordinate network upgrades and configuration changes.
• Follow and document operational processes including change management.
• Monitor and report on network performance.
• Manage device, firewall and security logs.
• Plan and coordinate and participate in assigned projects. 
• Product research and evaluation.
• Provide level 2 operational support.
• Participate in group pager rotation.
• Management of authentication accounting authorization platforms.
• Network traffic analysis.

Education & Experience Required

• A Diploma or Degree in a relevant area of study with a preference for Computer Science together with demonstrated operational systems and network related experience.
• Minimum of 5 years in Information Technology (with a related University Degree) or minimum of eight years in Information Technology (with a three year College Diploma).
• Good working knowledge of: Networking including HP (Comware 5 & 7), Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA & IOS, Aruba OS, Security and Infrastructure including firewalls, routers, switches, cloud networking, endpoint protection, IPSec VPN, encryption and security protocols, Cisco AnyConnect VPN, Palo Alto Global Protect VPN, Solarwinds Orion, Cisco Cube and QOS.
• Network architecture and design knowledge.
• Demonstrated experience in network automation using IaC (Infrastructure as Code)
• Demonstrated experience in applying technical expertise in large complex data centers with a variety of physical infrastructure (from analog BIX to Fiber optics).
• Experience working on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation. 
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Industry certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, CISSP or equivalent are a strong asset.

Specialized Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Good working knowledge of: Networking including HP (Comware 5 & 7), Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA & IOS, Aruba OS, Security and Infrastructure including firewalls, routers, switches, cloud networking, endpoint protection, IPSec VPN, encryption and security protocols, Cisco AnyConnect VPN, Palo Alto Global Protect VPN, Solarwinds Orion, Cisco Cube and QOS.

Decision Making & Supervision

• Work under minimal supervision.
• Coordination with security team and network architect.
• Make decisions and recommendations requiring analysis and interpretation within established procedures.
• This role has no direct reports but will work and interact with multi-disciplinary engineering and IT teams.

Working Conditions

• Ability to travel between 3 sites in the Ottawa-Gatineau area is required on a rotational basis (<15%)
• Ability to travel to an alternate data centre is required (<5%)
• No other business travel is anticipated.
• Occasional overtime required.
• Participate in group pager rotation.

The successful candidate must be able to work in Canada and obtain clearance under the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP).
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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.