City : Calgary

Category : Business Professionals

Industry : Oil and Gas

Employer : Suncor

LOCATION: Calgary, Alberta (CA-AB)
JOB NUMBER: 65921

Why you should join us:

In this role, you will be accountable to develop, configure, maintain and optimize the tools used by the network team to support Suncor’s diverse range of network equipment around the globe. There is a particular focus on network monitoring, configuration management, and automation within the team.

You will use your expertise to:

• Use your knowledge of Python to develop automation solutions, leveraging software APIs to tap into the capabilities of our toolset
• Work with the broader network team to come up with new ideas on how to automate network tasks, accelerate time to resolution of network issues, and streamline execution of provisioning requests
• Evaluate commercial software and libraries to determine the best solutions to meet our requirements, and then install, configure, and support these solutions, as well as support legacy platforms as required
• Provide subject matter expertise in support of project teams seeking to deploy new solutions in a low maintenance, automated manner
• Assist in the development of better processes, and process documentation, for those things which cannot be automated
• Work with vendors to remediate issues with software products used in managing Suncor’s network services
• Leverage cloud solutions (primarily Azure) to deploy and scale solutions efficiently and cost effectively
• Manage code in GitHub, develop CI/CD pipelines, document well, and working collaboratively with the rest of the Network Tools Team

We’d like to review your application if you have…

Must-haves (minimum requirements):

• A post-secondary education in Computer Science, Information Technology, Networking Technologies, or equivalent experience
• Three years of programming / scripting experience using Python to develop automation solutions, with a keen interest in growing your skill set in this area
• Network operations and/or design experience, including troubleshooting of IP networking technologies such as TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, as well as Cisco and Juniper networking products
• Demonstrated Linux and Windows administration experience, including installing and supporting applications on these platforms
• Alignment with our values: safety above all else, stronger together, operational discipline, curiosity and lifelong learning, and act with integrity

Preference for:

• Knowledge of network monitoring systems and protocols, such as SNMP, Syslog, NetFlow, etc.
• Knowledge of technologies commonly used in developing software solutions, such as SQL, cloud platforms (PaaS), Git, Ansible, Agile, containers, etc.

Where you’ll be working, your work schedule, and other important information:

• You will work out of our Calgary head office, located in the Suncor Energy Centre at 150 – 6th Ave S.W.
• Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday, with the potential for extended work hours based on business needs
• Depending on the nature of the role, we have implemented a Hybrid Work Model to provide our employees with a combination of office-based work and ‘work from home’ flexibility. To learn more, speak to your recruiter
• We have numerous Employee Inclusion Networks who work together to help foster an inclusive and respectful culture and drive positive change at Suncor. Current networks include both Workplace Inclusion Networks (focusing on inclusion and respect for all), and identity-focused networks (focusing on building community and a sense of belonging and allyship for different groups)
• We require qualified and safety-focused employees for business-critical roles that maintain our commitment to operational excellence and reliable operations. We are using technology to conduct virtual interviews to adhere to physical distancing recommendations and we are well set up for remote onboarding and orientation
• Suncor encourages everyone to do their part and support global efforts to limit the impact of COVID-19 with good hygiene practices, physical distancing, and with care and consideration for the people around you. For more information on how we’re responding to COVID-19, click here. #StrongerTogether

Why Suncor?

We are Canada's leading integrated energy company with a business portfolio that includes oil sands development and upgrading, offshore oil and gas production, petroleum refining, and product marketing under the Petro-Canada brand. Our global presence offers rewarding opportunities for you to learn, contribute, and grow in a variety of career-building positions. We live by the value of safety above all else – if it isn't safe, we don't do it. Our strong track record of growth and a focus on sustainability mean tremendous potential for the future. Learn about our purpose and values.

In addition to rewarding job opportunities, we offer an attractive employee package, including:

• Competitive base salary, compensation programs, and an annual incentive program
• Flexible benefits package
• Rewarding pension and savings plans

Stay connected to us:

• Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter for the latest job postings and news
• Visit our Report on Sustainability to see our progress on a number of environmental, social and economic topics and what we’re doing to position our company for the future
• Join our Talent Community and sign up to receive customized job alerts
• Read our Suncor Connections newsletter to see what we’re doing in the communities we live and work in

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected. We will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request. Check out our social goal to learn how we are working to build greater mutual trust and respect with the Indigenous Peoples in Canada.

Please note that our job postings are typically open for two weeks, so don't delay, apply now.

JOB CATEGORY: Business Professionals