Specialist, Network Services

SaskEnergy•Regina, SK

3d•Onsite

About The Position

SaskEnergy is seeking a qualified and motivated individual to join their team as a Specialist, Network Services. This role is accountable for providing subject matter expertise and administration of a specialized function within Network Services. As a member of SaskEnergy’s management team, this position acts as a central point of contact for managing and administering strategic and operational functions. The Specialist provides expert advice and direction aligned with departmental and corporate goals, focusing on planning and coordinating the design, installation, and connectivity of hardware, network infrastructure, telecommunication systems, and SCADA infrastructure to ensure stable and high availability of network and SCADA operations. This is a permanent, full-time, non-union position.

Requirements

A recognized Bachelor's Degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, or a related discipline.
Five (5) years in information technology network architecture, SCADA, design, and support operations.
10+ years in IT-related technical implementations and support.
A suitable combination of relevant education and experience may also be considered.

Responsibilities

Provide guidance, training, coaching, feedback, and recognition, maintaining a positive and productive culture that includes safety, accountability, respect, motivation, and effective communication.
Provide technical expertise to Enterprise Security, HR, and Legal during investigations of a sensitive nature.
Identify new business solutions and operational efficiencies, while providing recommendations that have a significant impact on SaskEnergy’s business operations and strategies.
Collaborate with the Enterprise Security team in the strategic planning and implementation of recommended best practices for cybersecurity.
Support vendor management and software license purchase/renewal activities by providing technical expertise and usage reporting.
Formulate and implement solutions with the Service Desk to improve service levels.
Act as a technical escalation point, leading incident and problem management activities, including root cause analysis.
Carry out technical research & development and proof of concept activities.
Assess the risk and business impact of technical change, and work with stakeholders to mitigate.
Assist with the development, implementation, and enforcement of appropriate policies, standards, and procedures for the Digital, Technology & Security (DT&S) department.