Application Configuration Specialist

4 months ago

Ottawa, Canada Telesat Full time
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Application Configuration Specialist

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 50 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 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 fleet consists of 15 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.comTelesat believes in the power of collaboration and the value of in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work from the office Tuesday - Thursday, leaving Monday and Friday for choice and flexibility to work where you feel most effective. This setup fosters brainstorming, problem-solving, and trusted relationships and allows our employees to come together three days a week to collaborate, innovate and thriveThe Application configuration specialist role will help ensure the optimal utilization of COTs and custom software systems by providing configuration enhancements, support and training and quality assurance. To succeed in this role, you should be highly collaborative and flexible, have excellent organizational, time management and communication skills, as you will be collaborating with colleagues and external suppliers in helping teams deliver results on tight deadlines.

Main Responsibilities

Gathering and analyzing business requirements to determine the configuration needs of COTs or custom applications. Setting up software applications based on the specifications and requirements. This includes defining user roles, permissions, workflows, and other settings. Modifying and customizing the application to ensure it fits the unique needs of the organization, which may involve writing scripts or coding. Conducting thorough testing to ensure that configurations and customizations work as intended without causing issues. Creating and maintaining documentation related to configurations, customizations, and any changes made to the application. Providing ongoing support, troubleshooting issues, and performing regular maintenance and updates to the application. Training end-users and other stakeholders on how to use the configured application effectively. Working closely with other IT professionals, project managers, and business stakeholders to ensure that the application supports business processes and objectives.

Education and Experience Required

7+ years in application configuration and support Excellent problem-solving abilities Technical skills related to configuring enterprise level COTS software Strong experience in creating and maintaining Workflows, Business Rules and Reports Strong understanding of application security models Excellent communication and documentation skills Experience with SDLC and IT change management processes Experience with MS Office suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), Experience with Jira, Confluence, SharePoint Experience with SQL queries and procedures is an asset 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. Apply Now Department: Space and Network Engineering - IT Location: Ottawa, Ontario Team: Business Applications Apply Now

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