Data Service Architect, Network Planning

SES Satellites; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

SES Satellites is seeking an experienced Data Service Architect, Network Planning, to design end-to-end service architectures across space, ground, and terrestrial networks. You will translate business needs into scalable, secure service solutions while collaborating with engineering, product, and commercial teams.

You will lead architecture work across multiple domains, ensure performance and resilience, and contribute to roadmaps as SES expands its next-generation service portfolio for global

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in telecommunications, networking, or satellite services.
• Proven experience in service architecture / solution design.
• Strong understanding of IP networking (MPLS, VPNs, routing protocols).
• Satellite communications and ground infrastructure.
• Experience with end-to-end service design across multiple domains.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business-aligned solutions.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end service architectures spanning space, ground, and terrestrial networks.
• Translate customer and business requirements into detailed technical service designs.
• Define service models, workflows, and operational processes (fulfillment, assurance, lifecycle management).
• Collaborate with Network Engineering, Product & Commercial, and Operations teams.
• Develop standardized service templates and design frameworks to accelerate delivery.
• Ensure solutions meet performance, scalability, resilience, and security requirements.
• Support cost modeling and business case development for new services.
• Participate in customer engagements as the technical authority when needed.
• Contribute to technology roadmaps and architectural strategy.

Skills

IP networking

MPLS

VPNs

Routing protocols

Satellite communications

Ground infrastructure

End-to-end service design

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Requisition Number: 20269

Contract Type: Permanent

Location(s):

McLean, VA, US

Data Service Architect, Network Planning

Position Overview

We are seeking experienced Service Architects to design, develop, and evolve end-to-end service architectures across our global network and satellite portfolio. These roles will play a critical part in translating business and customer requirements into scalable, reliable, and cost-effective service solutions. The Service Architects will work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, product management, and commercial teams to ensure service offerings are technically sound, operationally viable, and aligned with existing and planned infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end service architectures spanning space, ground, and terrestrial network domains
• Translate customer and business requirements into detailed technical service designs
• Define service models, workflows, and operational processes (fulfillment, assurance, lifecycle management)
• Collaborate with:
• Network Engineering (capacity, topology, platforms)
• Product & Commercial teams (service definition and packaging)
• Operations (NOC, service delivery, support readiness)
• Develop standardized service templates and design frameworks to accelerate delivery
• Ensure solutions meet performance, scalability, resilience, and security requirements
• Support cost modeling and business case development for new services
• Participate in customer engagements as the technical authority when needed
• Contribute to technology roadmaps and architectural strategy

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or related field
• 8+ years of experience in telecommunications, networking, or satellite services
• Proven experience in service architecture / solution design
• Strong understanding of:
• IP networking (MPLS, VPNs, routing protocols)
• Satellite communications and ground infrastructure
• Network service delivery models and lifecycle
• Experience with end-to-end service design across multiple domains
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business-aligned solutions
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in satellite operators, service providers, or global network environments
• Familiarity with:
• Media architecture to include both Occassional and Dedicated solutions
• SDN / NFV architectures
• Network orchestration and automation platforms
• Cloud networking and hybrid architectures
• Knowledge of ITIL or service management frameworks
• Experience with product development and service commercialization
• Exposure to MEF standards or similar service frameworks

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking and system-level design
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Problem-solving in complex technical environments
• Customer-focused solutioning
• Strong written and verbal communication

Why This Role Matters

These positions are critical to enabling the company’s next-generation service portfolio, ensuring we can deliver scalable, high-performance connectivity solutions to customers globally while optimizing network efficiency and cost.

The salary range for this full-time position is $83,520 - $120,600

Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and geographic location. Individual compensation within the range is determined based on work location and a variety of factors, including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, and relevant education or training.

Additional compensation and benefits may apply depending on the location and terms of employment.

SES and its Affiliated Companies are committed to providing fair and equal employment opportunities to all. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

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