Joining Suncor means you will work for one of the best companies in Canada, providing tremendous future potential where talented people thrive and lead. As our business evolves, so do our employment opportunities. Our work culture includes a dynamic mix of professionals, with a diversity of skills and expertise.
We're looking for a Senior Cloud and Unix/Linux Specialist who thrives in a dynamic, collaborative environment.
The role will be responsible for design, Implementation and maintenance of all Unix and Linux based systems within the organization.
This role involves managing server infrastructure, optimizing performance, ensuring security compliance, and providing technical support to various teams. The specialist will also lead initiatives for system upgrades, automation, and troubleshooting complex issues, while mentoring junior staff and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance overall IT operations.
Minimum Requirements:
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Computer Science Degree or Technical Diploma
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10+ years IT operations and / or IT project execution experience including comprehensive, including in-depth knowledge of Linux and Unix server operating systems
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Expert level knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux, with a strong track record in system administration, performance tuning, security management and scripting and coding.
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General knowledge of Windows server operating systems, VMWare, RHEL, and storage technology
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Hands-on experience in provisioning and configuration including
- Minimum 5 years within Azure cloud platform
- Minimum 3 years with container platforms
- Automation and Coding experience – Terraform, Ansible
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Experience in public and private cloud environments, IT infrastructure operations (server/workload, storage/data protection, networks), for various cloud service models
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Cloud Certifications: Current AWS or Azure certifications or a firm commitment to obtain one. Preference will be given to candidates with existing certifications.
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Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead projects or teams, with a history of mentoring others and driving technical initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
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Linux Expertise: Serve as the go-to expert for RHEL, managing, maintaining, and optimizing our Linux infrastructure for performance, security, reliability and automation.
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Unix expertise: adept at supporting our current Solaris infrastructure, troubleshooting any arising issues, and leading efforts to decommission these systems while migrating the applications to run on cloud platforms.
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Security: Kernel tuning, system hardening, patch management, compliance management, vulnerability management
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Monitoring and Logging: Experience with monitoring solutions and tools, defining thresholds, metrics
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Cloud Integration: Leverage your experience with AWS or Azure to architect, deploy, and manage cloud solutions that integrate seamlessly with our existing systems, ensuring configuration efficiency.
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Automation and Scripting: Use your proficiency in Bash, yaml, or other scripting languages to automate processes, reducing manual efforts and enhancing system consistency.
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Leadership and Mentorship: Lead by example, guide junior team members, contribute to team strategy, and foster an environment of continuous learning and improvement.
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Cross-functional Collaboration: Engage in CCA's cross-functional initiatives, taking on tasks outside your immediate role to support team goals and contribute to broader company objectives.
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Incident Management: Play a key role in resolving critical incidents, ensuring rapid response, and implementing long-term solutions to prevent recurrence.
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Knowledge Sharing: Regularly contribute to team meetings with ideas, feedback, and enhancements, promoting a culture of innovation and excellence.
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Documentation and Project management: extensive experience with Confluence and JIRA, focusing on creating, updating, and maintaining clear, comprehensive documentation and managing tasks and workflows, with a commitment to frequent updates to keep pace with changes in systems, processes, or project scope.
Location and other Key Details:
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This is an office-based role. You will work out of our Calgary head office, located in the Suncor Energy Centre at 150 – 6th Ave S.W
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Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday
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On-call support is required of this role
Why Suncor?
Suncor's operations include oil sands development, production and upgrading; offshore oil and gas; petroleum refining in Canada and the U.S.; and the company's Petro-Canada retail and wholesale distribution networks (including Canada's Electric Highway™, a coast-to-coast network of fast-charging electric vehicle stations).
With a strong strategy for growth and our long-standing approach to sustainability, operational excellence, capital discipline and technology and innovation, Suncor offers a solid foundation for you to continue building your career. We offer rewarding opportunities for you to learn, contribute and grow in a variety of career-building positions – all of which means tremendous potential for your future. We are focused on deepening our commitment to inclusion and diversity and creating a respectful workplace.
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected. We have numerous employee inclusion networks to help foster an inclusive and respectful culture and drive positive change within Suncor. Current networks include both workplace inclusion networks (focusing on inclusion and respect for all), and identity-focused networks (focusing on building community and a sense of belonging and allyship). Through the Journey of Reconciliation, we are progressing the way we think and act to build greater mutual trust and respect with the Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Please note we will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request.
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Suncor Calgary, Alberta, CAN Office
150 6 Ave SW, Calgary, AB, Canada, T2P 3Y7
