Job Description: Platform Engineer - Kubernetes (Azure & On-Premise)

Employment Type: Full Time Hire - (FTE with Benefits)

Position Overview

Telesat is seeking a skilled Platform Engineer to lead the deployment of containerized Kubernetes applications within the Microsoft Azure Cloud and on-premise data centers as part of Telesat’s revolutionary Lightspeed program. This critical role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining robust and scalable infrastructure solutions for our Kubernetes-based containerized applications, driving innovation and ensuring the high availability and performance of our critical systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage and convert technical and business requirements into an overall architecture and design specification.
• Evaluate and make decisions on cloud-native tools, platforms, and standards.
• Document and disseminate best practices around cloud and Kubernetes design, build, and support.
• Offer guidance to other teams on the use, use cases, and adoption of cloud technologies.
• Design, document, and provide guidance on various tools, DevOps toolchains, and integrations of software packages within the Cloud.
• Design and implement infrastructure solutions for Kubernetes clusters on both Azure and on-premises environments, ensuring high availability, scalability, and performance.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or Puppet.
• Collaborate with development teams to understand application requirements and translate them into robust and scalable infrastructure designs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure-related issues, ensuring timely resolution of critical incidents.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in cloud computing, containerization technologies, and security best practices.
• Participate in capacity planning and performance tuning activities.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of internal infrastructure standards and best practices.

Education & Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in designing and implementing infrastructure solutions for enterprise applications.
• Strong experience with Kubernetes, including cluster administration, networking, and security.
• Proven experience with cloud computing platforms, particularly Microsoft Azure.
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or Puppet.
• Strong understanding of networking concepts, including VPCs, subnets, routing, and load balancing.
• Experience with container orchestration platforms and container registries (e.g., Docker, Azure Container Registry).
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana Loki).
• Strong scripting and automation skills (e.g., Python, Bash).
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Company Information

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.

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