Sr Network Specialist

Meet Vermilion

We responsibly produce essential energy to support local and global needs while delivering long-term value to our people, shareholders, customers, partners and communities. Our people are fundamental to our success. As a global organization, Excellence, Trust, Respect and Responsibility are at the core of our vision and central to how we do business. Together, these core values create the foundation for our strong and collaborative culture.

We prioritize health and safety, the environment, and profitability, in that order. Nothing is more important to us than the safety of the public and those who work with us, and the protection of our natural surroundings.

The Opportunity

Do you have experience managing Palo Alto firewalls and Cisco-based networks? Are you interested in getting exposure to a broad range of technology and enterprise tools within a distributed global network? We are #hiring a Sr. Network Specialist for our Calgary head office. If you are a collaborative team player and relationship builder with an interest in working across global stakeholder groups to communicate risk and move initiatives forward, we want to hear from you!

You will manage and support Vermilion’s corporate network globally. As an outcome focused, critical thinker, you will drive continuous improvement across our IT operations, stay abreast of industry trends and changes, and make recommendations as required. You will join a team that values its people and provides work with purpose.

What you will do

- Monitor and support our corporate IT and OT Network Operations with a focus on firewalls, routing, switching, and wireless technologies

- Design and implement / configure new network technology solutions and network expansions

- Ensure the highest level of network availability by proactively responding to alerts and identifying and remediating performance bottlenecks

- Monitor, investigate, and respond to relevant network incidents within the IT and OT environments

- Work with ISP’s and other third-party vendors as needed to resolve network performance issues and coordinate on any adds / moves / changes related to our network environment

- Provide senior level technical network support to end-users and other members of the IT / IS department as needed and provide guidance and mentorship to junior members of the team

- Provide senior level technical support to complex projects to meet operational effectiveness and corporate service standards

- Identify opportunities to improve efficiencies within the network environment, both through technology and support processes

- Document architecture and configurations to help with knowledge transfer and cross-training with other members of the infrastructure team and the IT department

- Participate in the development of technical road maps

- Ensure documented plans, methodologies, and architecture models exist and are communicated to the global IT staff

- Ensure that Network changes follow our internal IT change management process

- Establish, implement, and monitor relevant network standards to support our global business unit model

What you will bring

- Expert level knowledge and experience supporting PaloAlto firewalls and Cisco routing and switching technologies (e.g. Catalyst, Nexus, etc.)

- Minimum 10 years’ experience as a network support professional in a technically complex, distributed environment

- Expert level knowledge and experience with routing protocols (BGP, OSPF) and LAN wireless technology (e.g. Meraki)

- Advanced knowledge and experience with network monitoring solutions (e.g. Solarwinds)

- Experience supporting a highly distributed global network environment

- Strong knowledge of Network security standards, frameworks and best practices (e.g. NIST, Purdue Model, Zero Trust etc.)

- Experience with Azure, AWS networking, and Fortinet firewalls is considered an asset

- Strong project management skills and / or substantial exposure to project-based work structures

- A Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Computer Science, Information Systems, related discipline or equivalent experience

- Industry certifications are considered an asset (CCNP, CCIE, PCNSA, PCNSE, CISSP etc.)

- Demonstrated ability to problem solve and see the big picture including business goals, requirements, and expectations

- Excellent communication skills with the ability to clarify complexities

Other Key Details

- Due to the nature of this role, some after-hours work and travel will be required

- The successful candidate will be required to undergo a criminal record check

What we offer

- Industry-competitive time off including vacation, flex days and office closures such as Friday afternoons during the summer

- Casual yet professional office environment with a relaxed dress code

- Opportunities to connect with others, including weekly company-provided breakfast

- Competitive short-term and long-term incentive programs aimed to recognize and reward

- Top-tier benefits program, including a generous flexible health spending account and savings plan program

- Onsite childcare available (fee-based)

- Company-sponsored volunteer opportunities and volunteer grants

Why you’ll love working with us

- We care for each other, the environment and the company, and aim to enrich the communities in which we live and work

- We are recognized by Great Place to Work Institute® as a Best Workplace® in many of our locations around the globe

- We embrace new solutions across the business, allow space for creativity, and invest in innovation and technology

- We operate with honesty, transparency and fairness, and can be counted on to do what we say we will

- We invest in our employees, providing meaningful work and opportunities for training and professional development

- We are recognized as a leader in sustainability by independent ESG rating agencies

- We are focused on the future: responsibly producing the oil and natural gas that is essential to energy security while exploring alternative energy options

Vermilion is committed to diversity and inclusion, and aims to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding work environment that highlights our employees’ unique contributions to our company’s success. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome all applications to help us build a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we live and work.

Outstanding People. Outstanding Opportunities.

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