Solutions Architect

CGI Group Inc.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent IT systems integrator in the UK is looking for a Network Solutions Architect specializing in satellite operations. This role demands a Bachelor’s degree and 5–7 years of relevant experience in network architecture and management. Responsibilities include defining NMS architecture, implementing redundancy systems, and collaborating on technical authority during design reviews. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of network protocols and cloud-native deployments. Competitive benefits and a supportive work culture are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Private healthcare

Share scheme

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in network architecture and management systems.
• Experience with redundant, distributed architectures and high-availability design.
• Familiarity with cloud-native deployment methods.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain NMS architecture with COTS concepts.
• Lead design of Configuration Management functions.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace security frameworks.

Skills

Network protocols (SNMP, NETCONF, RESTCONF, HTTP APIs)

Orchestration automation

Monitoring platforms

Distributed architectures

Technical translation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Computer Science

Master’s degree in Systems Engineering or Telecommunications

Tools

DataMiner

Kubernetes

Job description

CGI Network Solutions Architect – Satellite Operations

The Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit at CGI is a true IT Systems Integrator, building mission‑critical systems with a focus on space, defence, intelligence, aerospace and maritime. The role supports architecture, design and integration of a third‑party NMS for satellite operations within the Satellite Network Operations Centre framework.

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 NM 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 RBAC, secure file handling and HTTPS‑based communication in 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 (SNMP, NETCONF, RESTCONF, HTTP APIs), orchestrations, 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.
• Desirable: 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 (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 or ITIL.

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Company Culture & Benefits

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. From day one you act as an owner—CGI Partners—benefiting from global capabilities, expanding horizons and innovative solutions with a supportive environment. CGI is recognised on best‑places‑to‑work lists and offers competitive salary, pension, private healthcare and a share scheme. Inclusive, diverse and welcoming to all—including armed forces personnel.