Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space (TSX:MDA) is a trusted mission partner to the global space industry. A robotics, satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer with a 55-year+ story of world firsts and more than 450 missions, MDA Space is a global leader in communications satellites, Earth and space observation, and space exploration and infrastructure. The MDA Space team of more than 4,000 space experts in Canada, the US and the UK has the knowledge and know-how to turn an audacious customer vision into an achievable mission – bringing to bear a one-of-a-kind mix of experience, engineering excellence and wide-eyed wonder that’s been in our DNA since day one. For those who dream big and push boundaries on the ground and in the stars to change the world for the better, we’ll take you there.
The Role:
MDA Space IT organization is seeking a highly experienced Hybrid Infrastructure Solutions Architect to define, design, and govern secure, resilient, and high‑performance hybrid infrastructure platforms supporting MDA operations.
In this role, you will act as a senior technical authority responsible for architecting solutions that span on‑premises datacenters and approved public/private cloud platforms. You will work closely with engineering, cybersecurity, operations, and program teams to ensure infrastructure designs meet regulatory, security, and availability requirements while enabling modernization and long‑term scalability.
This role is critical to ensuring MDA Space can safely evolve its infrastructure capabilities while protecting sensitive data, maintaining operational continuity, and supporting long‑lifecycle MDA programs.
Job Responsibilities:
Job Required Qualifications:
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Special Considerations:
Successful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the Secret status level, and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP), and be able to obtain higher clearances.
Benefits Statement
MDA Space offers competitive compensation and benefits to its employees at all of its locations. As a member of the MDA Space team, you and your eligible dependents can enroll in a benefits plan that provides a comprehensive level of protection through competitive health care, including: health care plans supplemental and flexible drug plans, dental and vision benefits, disability income protection, life insurance, group retirement savings plans and an employee assistance program and to their family.
Equal Opportunity Statement
MDA Space is an equal opportunity employer with a strong focus on diversity and inclusion. We are committed to treating all employees and candidates with respect and dignity. If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruitment process, please let us know.
The compensation range for this position is $120,000 - $145,000annually. The specific compensation offered will be based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate
Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space (TSX:MDA) is a trusted mission partner to the global space industry. A robotics, satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer with a 55-year+ story of world firsts and more than 450 missions, MDA Space is a global leader in communications satellites, Earth and space observation, and space exploration and infrastructure.
The MDA Space team of more than 3,800 space experts in Canada, the US and the UK has the knowledge and know-how to turn an audacious customer vision into an achievable mission – bringing to bear a one-of-a-kind mix of experience, engineering excellence and wide-eyed wonder that’s been in our DNA since day one. For those who dream big and push boundaries on the ground and in the stars to change the world for the better, we’ll take you there.
MDA Space (TSX : MDA) est un partenaire de mission de confiance de l’industrie spatiale mondiale qui crée l’espace entre ce qui est prouvé et ce qui est possible. À titre de pionnier de la robotique, des systèmes satellitaires et du renseignement géospatial, avec une histoire de 55 ans de premières mondiales et de plus de 450 missions, MDA Space est un chef de file mondial dans les domaines des satellites de communication, de l’observation de la Terre et de l’espace, ainsi que de l’infrastructure et l’exploration spatiale.
L’équipe de MDA Space, qui compte plus de 3 400 experts de l’espace au Canada, aux États-Unis et au Royaume-Uni, possède les connaissances et le savoir-faire nécessaires pour transformer la vision audacieuse du client en une mission réalisable, grâce à une combinaison unique d’expérience, d’excellence technique et d’émerveillement qui fait partie de notre ADN depuis le premier jour. Pour ceux qui rêvent grand et repoussent les limites sur terre et dans les étoiles afin de changer le monde pour le meilleur, nous vous y emmènerons.
