Global Media Service Architect – Network Planning

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

Job summary

SES Satellites in McLean, VA is seeking an experienced Media Service Architect to design and evolve end-to-end service architectures across our global network and satellite portfolio. You will translate business needs into scalable, reliable service solutions, working with engineering, operations, product, and commercial teams to ensure viability and alignment with infrastructure.

The role emphasizes cross-domain service design, cost modeling, and customer engagements as a technical authority,

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 Media Protocols (ASI, JPEG); 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.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end service architectures spanning space, ground, and terrestrial network domains focused on broadcast video for dedicated and occasional-use solutions.
• 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.
• 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

Service architecture

Stakeholder management

Network design

Technical translation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

SES Satellites in McLean, VA is seeking an experienced Media Service Architect to design and evolve end-to-end service architectures across our global network and satellite portfolio. You will translate business needs into scalable, reliable service solutions, working with engineering, operations, product, and commercial teams to ensure viability and alignment with infrastructure.

The role emphasizes cross-domain service design, cost modeling, and customer engagements as a technical authority,