About the role

Cloud Network Engineer assisting with planning and operation of Cloud infrastructure at Telesat. Bridging gaps between on-premises networks and Cloud-based networks, ensuring extensive automation.

Responsibilities

Support network requirements for all Cloud operations across Telesat including connectivity and integration to various Software-As-A-Service (SaaS) vendors.
Regularly evaluate cloud applications, designs, and best practices.
Recommending, planning, implementing, and maintaining Azure networking solutions including hybrid networking, connectivity, routing, security and private access to Azure services.
Deploy networking solutions using the Azure Portal and other methods including PowerShell, Terraform, Azure CLI and Azure ARM templates.
Collaborate with solutions architects, application developers, cloud administrators, cybersecurity and DevOps engineers to deliver Azure solutions.
Monitor network performance, availability and security, and audit existing network designs.
Manage and apply security best practices to the cloud environment.
Deploy and maintain Cloud, WAN, LAN, Wireless, Voice and Video solutions and networks including servers, routers, switches, gateways and related hardware.
Communicate and coordinate network maintenance, operational status, and downtime to users and Management as per established change management process and procedures.
Development of metrics and monitoring to assist with SRE (Support) and Operations functions.

Must have extensive network experience in Azure administration and experience in hybrid connections, and network security.
Experience in Kubernetes network environments is required.
At least 5 years' experience in the implementation and operation of enterprise networking and data Centre environments including switches, load balancers and firewalls.
At least 3 years of relevant industry experience with the deployment, management and automation of Cloud-based networking.
Bachelor's degree in technical or engineering field or equivalent practical experience.
In addition to extensive Azure experience, additional experience troubleshooting other Cloud network environments such as AWS, and GCP would be considered an asset.