Senior Automation Systems Analyst to support in the continuous improvement, design, and implementation of the IS Operations Automation Program

Our large, enterprise Oil & Gas client is seeking a Senior Automation Systems Analyst to support in the continuous improvement, design, and implementation of the IS Operations Automation Program.

Duration: 6-month initial contract with a potential to convert into a permanent role, or for renewal
Location: Downtown Calgary (Full-Time in office, 5 days/week)

Must-Have Skills:

• 5+ years Programming, LINUX/UNIX system administration experience
• Experience/ strong understanding with at least two of: Python, Java, PHP, C
• Knowledge with at least one of: Bourne Shell, Bash Shell, Korn Shell Scripting
• Strong database knowledge with Oracle or MySQL or PostgreSQL

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• PowerShell scripting experience
• Knowledge of Zabbix
• Knowledge of Grafana

Key Accountabilities:

• Designing, implementing, supporting and maintaining IS Operations Automation processes, programs, applications, and utilities.
• Continuously improve and create value opportunities within IS operations, automating manual workflow processes and tasks.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues associated with automation, monitoring, and data collection and visualization.
• Support and maintain monitoring and alerting of infrastructure components using Zabbix and other monitoring utilities.
• Support and maintain data collection and visualization using but not limited to Grafana and in-house code
• Support of Ansible Tower, Ansible Engine and other automation utilities
• Support and maintain all automation OS patching, vulnerabilities, and upgrades
• Create and update as-built infrastructure documentation and knowledge base articles
• Troubleshoot and resolve automation, monitoring, metrics and infrastructure incidents and problems