About the Role
The Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit in CGI is a true IT Systems Integrator. We work, build, and operate bespoke, technically complex, mission‑critical systems which help our clients keep us all safe and secure. CGI are seeking a Network Solutions Architect to support the architecture, design, and integration of a new Network Management System (NMS) for satellite operations, aligned with the satellite Network Operations Centre framework. The NMS, built on a third‑party COTS platform, will provide end‑to‑end monitoring, control, and configuration management across ground networks, core networks, satellites, and mission control systems.
Responsibilities
* Define and maintain the end‑to‑end NMS architecture, leveraging COTS concepts such as drivers, alarm correlation, automation scripts, and Visio‑based operational views.
* Design robust interfaces (SNMP, REST, Smart‑Serial, APIs) with external systems.
* Ensure alignment with subsystem ICDs and external integration requirements.
* Oversee the design of NMS drivers, ensuring distributed monitoring at remote ground stations and centralized performance aggregation.
* Lead the design of Configuration Management (CM) functions including inventory, automated file generation and distribution through orchestration.
* Implement redundancy, fail‑over, and backup/restore mechanisms.
* Define strategies for end‑to‑end monitoring including synthetic flows (global system health) and analytic flows (fault isolation and troubleshooting).
* Specify KPIs and aggregation rules for ground networks, satellites, and service providers.
* Collaborate with operations to design dashboards, alarm templates, and correlation rules for proactive monitoring.
* Support role‑based access control (RBAC), secure file handling, and HTTPS‑based communication within the system architecture.
* Ensure compliance with aerospace security frameworks and OneWeb/CGI enterprise security policies.
* Work with mission operations, software engineers, and NOC subsystem teams to validate architecture decisions.
* Act as technical authority in design reviews, use‑case validations, and operational workshops.
* Present architectural roadmaps and risk assessments to leadership and clients.
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
* 5–7 years of experience in network architecture and management systems, ideally within satellite, aerospace, or defence communications.
* Strong knowledge of network protocols such as SNMP, NETCONF, RESTCONF, and HTTP APIs; network orchestration, automation, and monitoring platforms.
* Experience with redundant, distributed architectures and high‑availability design.
* Familiarity with satellite ground systems (GN, PoP, SAP, SOC) and core/WAN integration.
* Experience with configuration management databases, performance analytics, and alarm management systems.
* Ability to translate technical requirements into architecture specifications.
Desired Skills
* Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related discipline.
* Hands‑on experience with large‑scale NMS deployments in telecom or space industries.
* Experience with COTS products such as DataMiner, driver development, and custom integrations.
* Familiarity with cloud‑native deployment (microservices, containers, Kubernetes).
* Industry certifications such as Cisco CCNP/CCIE, AWS/Azure Solutions Architect, or ITIL.
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