Network Analyst

Bringing energy to our world, the right way. It’s our purpose statement that drives us to do the right thing, the right way, every day. We are a passionate team of high performers who challenge the status quo while staying focused on operational excellence and delivering results. Our culture is defined by our people and how we work together, and we are excited that you want to be a part of it.

Our energy is also represented by our people, what we bring to the communities we operate in and what we bring to each of our relationships.

Main Responsibilities & Activities:

Provide tier 1 & 2 day-to-day support for all networks and connectivity issues.

Act as a point person and provide oversight for OT networks, field communications, firewalls, VPN tunnels, modems and other related devices.

Actively participate in troubleshooting, break-fix, and major incident management.

Monitor network devices and install vendor patches to resolve known bugs and vulnerabilities.

Manage IP addresses and subnets.

Develop and maintain documentation for Veren networks and related processes.

Participate in Disaster Recovery planning and testing.

Monitor network performance metrics and contribute to monthly and quarterly reports.

Write, implement, and manage change controls as directed.

Participate in network and infrastructure projects and post-completion support as required.

Analyze and monitor network performance and contribute to capacity planning.

Procure, configure, setup and deploy network hardware and software to support LAN, WAN, WLAN and Cloud networking solutions as directed.

Participate in ongoing research and development of new technologies for business requirements.

Keep up with advancements in network technologies and solutions.

Occasional travel to field sites in Alberta and Saskatchewan.

Other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Associate Diploma or Bachelors of Science degree in computer network administration.

5+ years of experience as a network analyst, or similar.

CCNA level knowledge/experience (certification preferred).

Independently motivated individual with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Proficient understanding of Cisco, Palo Alto and FortiNet platforms/hardware.

Experience with network protocols: OSPF, STP, EtherChannel, IPSec, 802.1q.

In-depth knowledge of network hardware, software, security and installation techniques.

Exceptional abilities to troubleshoot and collaborate with others to resolve incidents.

Proficiency in documenting processes and monitoring performance metrics.

Works well in a team environment, with strong communication and inter-personal skills.

Oil and Gas & Operational Technology (OT) network experience is a benefit.

Why Veren

Working at Veren means you are part of a highly engaged workforce who is supported, engaged, and connected. We provide employee wellness initiatives, that support the physical, financial, and psychological well-being of our workforce and flexible savings and benefits options to meet your specific needs.

We are committed to building an inclusive organization that harnesses diverse thinking to innovate and grow by creating an environment where diverse points of view and talent are supported and encouraged.

Veren is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes, and work environment. If you require accommodations at any stage in the hiring process, please let your Talent Management team know. This includes conducting interviews in person or virtually via Microsoft Teams. If you think you will be a great addition to the team, we encourage you to apply.

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