Senior IT Network Specialist

Irving Oil; Saint John; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Saint John, New Brunswick is seeking a Senior IT Network Specialist to oversee its network infrastructure. The role involves maintaining connectivity, security, and telephony systems. Candidates should have over 8 years of IT experience, with expertise in complex networking systems. This dynamic environment requires excellent problem-solving abilities and strong communication skills. Occasional after-hours support may be required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of IT experience including 5+ years supporting enterprise-level networks.
• Expertise in LAN/WAN, firewalls, VPNs, and cloud platforms like Azure.
• Familiar with security protocols, compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Implement and support network devices including switches and routers.
• Monitor and report on availability and performance of business systems.
• Proactively manage network performance and security.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Cisco products

SolarWinds

Wireshark

Job description

Overview

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.

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, e.g. routers, switches, etc.
• 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, etc. are being met
• Provide after-hours support if required and ensuring that after hours maintenance windows are properly coordinated to all stakeholders

Your Skills

• Excellent analytical, problem solving and troubleshooting skills with an ability to quickly identify and mitigate problems
• 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
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal and strong relationship building skills required
• Client focused with excellent customer service skills

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