As a Senior IT Network Specialist, you will oversee the maintenance, design, and integrity of Irving Oil’s network infrastructure, including connectivity, security devices, and telephony systems. Your goal will be to ensure seamless operation and integration of networking systems through collaboration with vendors and internal IT teams. Your success will be defined by the reliability, performance, and security of the company’s network environment. Please note that this position will require occasional shift flexibility and after-hours work. What We Offer: Work Environment – Work onsite in our beautiful home office building with access to a fitness facility, onsite nurse, and a café Competitive Compensation – Includes an annual bonus plan, pension plan, and parking allowance Flexible Benefits Plan – In effect from day one and offers three levels of coverage to select from to meet your unique, personal needs Paid Vacation – There is an annual option to purchase additional vacation, too Wellness Support – With an annual wellness allowance, paid personal care days and a 24/7 Employee & Family Assistance Program Opportunity to give back to some amazing causes in our community – Choose when and where to make an impact with a paid volunteer day, company volunteer opportunities, and a donation-matching program Your Responsibilities: Working with our teams to implement, troubleshoot, and support network devices including switches, routers, access points, and other network devices Working with our various teams; monitor, analyze, and report on availability of critical business systems including performance and service stability Ensuring that network performance is monitored for bottlenecks, connectivity, capacity, and utilization Technical escalation point: working with vendors to troubleshoot any concerns or activities related to the network and quickly determine resolution of technical issues impacting customers both external and internal Working with the security team to proactively mitigate any security threats and /or network attacks and responsible to oversee vendors during the installation, configuration, and integration of new infrastructure, for example - routers and switches Working with our vendors and internal IT teams to manage hardware and software implementation to ensure they integrate effectively with other technologies through careful analysis of current system environment Prepare status and activity metrics to track delivery of IT services, planned and unplanned system outages, other key IT performance metrics and manage testing, debugging, analyze performance, and document technology components Work with various stakeholders to accomplish IT based projects and also working with vendors and other external service providers to ensure hardware and software standards for network, servers, databases, wireless technology, file & print services are being met Provide after-hours support if required and ensuring that after hours maintenance windows are properly coordinated to all stakeholders Your Skills: Strong analytical approach with a proven ability to quickly identify and resolve issues Proactive in identifying possible issues and putting actions in place to prevent issues Ability to navigate a fast-paced, ever-changing environment that operates under tight deadlines and an ability to set priorities based on business and stakeholder needs Communicates complex ideas clearly to diverse audiences Focused on building positive, service-driven client relationships Your Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field, with 8+ years of IT experience including 5+ years supporting and implementing enterprise-level networks Proven expertise in complex networking systems and technologies including LAN/WAN, firewalls, VPNs, wireless networks, and cloud platforms like Azure; hands-on experience with Cisco and telecom products Familiarity with security protocols, compliance standards, and monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Wireshark); certifications such as CCNA, Fortinet, F5, and ITIL are considered assets Irving Oil is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive work environment. We thrive on the good energy that’s created when our people from different backgrounds, identities, cultures and experiences share their unique perspectives. Diversity is key to our success and inclusion is everyone’s responsibility. Job Requirements - Work Experience Information Technology Job Requirements - Education Bachelors: Information Technology We are always looking for amazing candidates to join our talent community. If you do not see a position that interests you, please fill in your contact information and upload your resume. As a family-owned company deeply rooted in our communities, we work hard to make a difference in the places we serve. For more than 100 years, our commitment to doing good business has been grounded in our commitment to people – to our employees, to our customers, and to our communities. Our mission is focused on our continued evolution to meet the changing needs of our customers. We are devoted to being part of the solution, in providing the safe and reliable energy that our customers need, while taking concrete steps to evolve our business for the future.