About the role#
This is a full-time summer student position based in Calgary. You will work with the Network and Security team from May through August 2027. This role offers exposure to the energy industry through hands-on technical work, mentorship from subject matter experts, and collaboration with other students.
What you'll do#
- Support the review, creation, and validation of network and security documentation, including diagrams, standards, inventories, and operating procedures.
- Assist with network infrastructure initiatives such as IP readdressing, hardware refresh activities, device validation, and implementation planning.
- Help review and clean up firewall rules, network objects, and related records under the guidance of team members.
- Participate in routine operational support and troubleshooting for network and security technologies, escalating issues as needed.
- Collect and analyze technical information from monitoring and management tools to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
- Collaborate with internal teams and vendors, document outcomes, and provide clear progress updates on assigned work.
What you'll need#
- Active enrollment in a Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related undergraduate degree or diploma program at a Canadian post-secondary institution.
- You must be returning to undergraduate studies after the work term concludes.
- A foundational understanding of networking concepts like TCP/IP, routing, switching, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, and firewalls.
- Interest in cybersecurity, network operations, infrastructure technologies, and structured troubleshooting.
- Strong written communication and documentation skills with an eye for detail.
- The ability to organize tasks, manage priorities, ask questions, and work well both independently and in a team.
- Exposure to Cisco networking, Palo Alto Networks firewalls, Microsoft Visio, PowerShell, or Python is an asset.
Location & details#
- Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
- Term: Summer 2027 (May through August).
- Modality: On-site.
- Status: Full-time, paid position.
About PETRONAS Canada
PETRONAS Canada operates within the oil and gas industry with a focus on natural gas resource production. The company maintains its headquarters in Calgary, Alberta. It functions as a privately held organization with a workforce of 201 to 500 employees. Operations prioritize long term production and engagement with First Nations and local stakeholders.
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