Senior BSS Enterprise Architect

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

We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to assist in designing, implementing, and optimize IT systems across Business Support Systems (BSS), Operational Support Systems (OSS) and related Infrastructure. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that the architecture is aligned with the company’s strategic goals, providing seamless integration, scalability, and high performance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, document and assist with solution design for IT enterprise applications and infrastructure. 
• Establish and enforce standards, policies and guidelines.
• Develop enterprise architecture strategies that align IT capabilities with business objectives.
• Identify risks related to IT architecture and propose mitigation strategies
• Facilitate and chair IT architectural review board
• Work closely with architects, business analysts, and product teams to align architecture with business goals.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand data needs and translate them into technical solutions.
• Provide guidance on data modeling and design best practices for development teams.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for data models, integration processes, and architecture standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 9 years of experience in solution architecture, detailed design and implementation
• Proven expertise in designing and implementing solutions in complex environments.
• Strong understanding and experience with data architecture and cybersecurity principles
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure) and big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark).
• Microservices and API-driven architectures
• Knowledge of telecommunications standards and protocols (e.g., TM Forum standards, OSS/BSS frameworks).
• Strong experience with Business Support Systems (BSS) including billing systems, CRM, ERP and order management.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Strong project management and time management abilities.

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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.