Speedcast is seeking an IP Architect to report to the Director of IP Architecture and serve as the engineering design authority for Speedcast's IP-based network platforms. The IP Architect will define and maintain comprehensive technical standards, reference architectures, and governance frameworks, and shape the technical roadmap to ensure platform evolution aligns with product strategy, operational scalability, and commercial objectives.
Requirements
- Develop and implement network architecture strategies and solutions in alignment with business objectives and the technical roadmap
- Own all network design standards, reference architectures, and build guidelines across IP-based platforms
- Define resiliency requirements at every layer and validate that redundancy is designed in from the outset
- Maintain the standards documentation archive as living, versioned artefacts
- Set the long-term vision for network scale, platform capabilities, and technology evolution
- Serve as the primary architectural authority for IP engineering relationships and contracts related to IP-based platforms
- Define the technical scope, reference architecture alignment, and deliverable standards for internal and third-party IP engineering engagements
- Work closely with the Product team to define and maintain the technical standards by which IP-based networking solutions are designed and deployed to customers
- Provide technical design authority to Sales and Systems Engineering on new and complex customer solutions
- Ensure architectural decisions delivering platform stability are made with operational independence as a primary objective
- Collaborate with Global Infrastructure, Systems Engineering, and NOC leadership to review and refine operational frameworks and escalation models
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering standards and technical governance practices across the IP Architecture team's areas of responsibility
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Diverse projects and clients
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment
- Flexible work arrangements
- Global presence and opportunities for international travel
- Equal opportunity employer
