Senior Specialist - IT Server Operations

Parkland Corporation; Calgary; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkland Corporation is seeking an IT Server Operations specialist to support Linux and Windows OS, backups, patching, and task automation. The role covers OS monitoring, file services, and application/database operations.

You will engage with customers of varying skills and participate in on-call rotations. Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience with SAP HANA cloud and on-prem deployments, Oracle engineered systems, and automation tools such as Ansible, Puppet, and PowerShell, along

Qualifications

• Experience administering Linux variants (RHEL, SUSE, Ubuntu).
• Experience with Windows Server (2019/2022/2025).
• Hands-on with automation tools (Ansible, Puppet, PowerShell).
• Experience with SAP HANA deployments and Oracle engineered systems.
• Familiarity with backup and monitoring tools (Veeam, Commvault, Rubrik, Grafana/Graylog).
• Strong customer service and cross-team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Administer Linux and Windows Server environments, monitor and patch systems.
• Support Oracle ExaCC/SAPA deployments and SAP HANA cloud/on-prem.
• Perform security patches and contribute to on-call rotations.
• Automate tasks with Ansible, Puppet, and PowerShell.
• Manage backups/DR and monitoring with Grafana, Graylog, SCCM, SolarWinds.

Skills

Linux

RHEL

SUSE

Ubuntu

Windows Server

Automation

Ansible

Puppet

PowerShell

Grafana

Graylog

SCCM

SolarWinds

Veeam

Commvault

Rubrik

Oracle

SAP Hana

Vendor management

Customer service

Tools

SAP HANA

Oracle engineered systems

Grafana

Graylog

SCCM

SolarWinds

Veeam

Commvault

Rubrik

Ansible

Puppet

PowerShell

Red Hat

Vendors management

Job description

As of November 1, 2025, Sunoco LP has successfully completed its acquisition of Parkland Corporation. For more information, please visit www.sunocolp.com.

Competitive Benefits. Meaningful Extras. Unmatched Value.

• A place where you can take your career in the direction you want to grow and go

The Opportunity:

IT Server Operations Linux/Windows Support role will support all aspects Linux & Windows OS and application support. This includes, but not limited to, OS monitoring, backups, patching, OS upgrades, file services and internal IT supported application and database operations and task automation as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Administration of various versions of Linux including RHEL and SUSE
• Administration of various versions of Windows Server OS
• Supporting Oracle ExaCC and engineered systems
• Managing SAP HANA cloud and on-premises deployments
• Patching and other security administration of the above systems
• Participating in on-call rotation
• Working with customers with different skill sets
• Taking care of ServiceNow incident, task and changing tickets as necessary
• Automating tasks and deployments with tools like Ansible, Puppet, and PowerShell
• Administration and use of Grafana, Graylog, SCCM and SolarWinds
• Working and negotiating with vendors as needed such as Red Hat, Veeam and Microsoft
• Supporting backups and data protection for all systems above
• Providing general server and application support

Requirements:

• Expertise in various versions of Linux including RHEL, SUSE and Ubuntu
• Expertise in various versions of Windows Server including 2019, 2022 and 2025
• Knowledge of Oracle engineered systems
• Knowledge and hands-on experience with the SAP HANA cloud and on-premises deployments
• Patching and other security administration experience of all the above systems
• Ability to work with customers with different skill sets
• Ability to maintain high level of customer satisfaction
• Hands on experience with automation tools like Ansible, Puppet, and PowerShell
• Knowledge of backup tools like Veeam, Commvault and Rubrik
• Great customer service skills and willingness to cross-train others
• Team player, willing to work in small to large groups as needed
• Self-starter, ambitious, creative thinker, doesn't except status quo and always looking at ways to continue to move the group forward

Humble. Hungry. Smart. Does this sound like you?

Do others describe you as being a down-to-earth achiever? Someone who thinks outside the box and always strives to do more than what is required? Someone who sees the bigger picture? You sound brilliant to work with!

We Want You To Shine:

We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants. If you require accommodation due to a disability, you will have an opportunity to notify us when scheduling your interview.

Belonging Matters. Because You Do:

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Our ability to work as one team across Canada, the United States, and the Caribbean is foundational to our success. We show up as our authentic selves each day and create space for one another’s unique contributions.

We respect the diverse cultures, traditions, and perspectives of Indigenous Peoples and seek to achieve equitable partnerships and opportunities with Indigenous communities.

The Fine Print:

Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the country in which they applied. Regrettably, we are unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.

Final candidates will be required to undergo a confidential pre-employment background check, including but not limited to educational, criminal, credit, drug and alcohol, and/or fitness for duty testing.