Senior IT Specialist - Kubernetes

Telesat (Nasdaq and TSX: TSAT) is a leading global satellite operator, providing reliable and secure satellite-delivered communications solutions worldwide to broadcast, telecommunications, corporate and government customers for over 55 years. Backed by a legacy of engineering excellence, reliability and industry-leading customer service, Telesat has grown to be one of the largest and most successful global satellite operators.

Telesat Lightspeed, our revolutionary Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network, scheduled to begin service in 2027, will revolutionize global broadband connectivity for enterprise and Government users by delivering a combination of high capacity, security, resiliency and affordability with ultra-low latency and fiber-like speeds. Telesat is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, and has offices and facilities around the world.

The company’s state-of-the-art Satellite fleet consists of 12 GEO satellites, the Canadian payload on ViaSat-1 and one LEO 3 demonstration satellite. For more information, follow Telesat on X and LinkedIn or visit www.telesat.com

Telesat (Nasdaq and TSX: TSAT) is a leading global satellite operator, providing reliable and secure satellite-delivered communications solutions worldwide to broadcast, telecommunications, corporate and government customers for over 55 years.  Backed by a legacy of engineering excellence, reliability and industry-leading customer service, Telesat has grown to be one of the largest and most successful global satellite operators. Telesat Lightspeed, our revolutionary Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network, scheduled to begin service in 2027, will revolutionize global broadband connectivity for enterprise and Government users by delivering a combination of high capacity, security, resiliency and affordability with ultra-low latency and fiber-like speeds. Telesat is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, and has offices and facilities around the world.   The company’s state-of-the-art Satellite fleet consists of 12 GEO satellites, the Canadian payload on ViaSat-1 and one LEO 3 demonstration satellite.  For more information, follow Telesat on X and LinkedIn or visit www.telesat.com The successful candidate must be able to work in Canada and obtain clearance under the Canadian Controlled Goods program (CGP)   #LI-SM1 At Telesat, we take pride in being an equal opportunity employer that values equality in the workplace.  We are committed to providing the best candidate experience possible including any required accommodations at every stage of our interview process.   All qualified applicants that have been selected for an interview that require accommodations, are advised to inform the Telesat Talent team accordingly.  We will work with you to meet your needs.   All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential.

Responsibilities

Deploy and manage Kubernetes clusters across various environments

Monitor and optimize the performance of containerized applications

Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated deployment

Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Kubernetes and container orchestration

Collaborate with development teams to design scalable and reliable applications

Ensure security and compliance within Kubernetes environments

Automate infrastructure provisioning using tools like Terraform or Ansible

Conduct regular system audits and performance tuning

Develop and maintain documentation for Kubernetes configurations and processes

Stay updated with the latest Kubernetes features and best practices to continuously improve the infrastructure

Nice-To-Have Certifications

CNCF Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)

Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert

Education and Experience Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Proven experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration

Strong knowledge of Docker and containerization technologies

Three years of proven experience with Azure and its Kubernetes service

Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python) for automation

Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g, Jenkins, GitLab)

Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Strong technical communication and collaboration skills