Network Solutions Architect - Space

ENGINEERINGUK; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Network Solutions Architect to support the architecture and design of a new Network Management System for satellite operations. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of experience in network architecture, strong knowledge of network protocols, and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. This role involves stakeholder engagement and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in network architecture and management systems.
• Strong knowledge of network protocols like SNMP, NETCONF, RESTCONF, and HTTP APIs.
• Familiarity with satellite ground systems and core/WAN integration.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the NMS architecture.
• Lead design of Configuration Management functions.
• Collaborate with operations to design monitoring dashboards.

Skills

Configuration Management

Integration Management

Network Architecture

Solutions Architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

Job Description

Network Solutions Architect - Space

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Architecture & Design
  • 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.
• System Development & Integration
  • 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.
  • Ensure proper implementation of redundancy, failover, and backup/restore mechanisms.
• Performance & Monitoring
  • 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.
• Security & Compliance
  • Support role‑based access control (RBAC), secure file handling, and HTTPS‑based communication into the system architecture.
  • Ensure compliance with aerospace security frameworks and OneWeb/CGI enterprise security policies.
• Stakeholder Engagement
  • 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.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or 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 (SNMP, NETCONF, RESTCONF, HTTP APIs), network orchestration, automation, and monitoring platforms.
• 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.

Desirable Qualifications

• Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Telecommunications, or related discipline.
• Hands‑on experience with large‑scale NMS deployments in telecom or space industries.
• Experience with COTS products (e.g., 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, ITIL.

Skills

• Configuration Management
• Integration Management
• Network Architecture
• Solutions Architecture

Reference

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