Summer Student, Network and Security

PETRONAS Canada is one of the largest natural gas resource owners in Canada. We have operations in the Montney play in northeast British Columbia and are a partner in LNG Canada. As part of PETRONAS, a dynamic global energy group with presence in over 100 countries, we are well-positioned to provide global markets with responsibly-developed Canadian energy while supporting local jobs, collaborating with Indigenous communities and protecting the environment.

At PETRONAS Canada, we are committed to building Canada’s energy future - and people are fundamental to our success. We foster a culture of open collaboration and empowerment across our team of skilled professionals, while supporting career development opportunities. We are looking for can-do problem solvers to join our team who are innovative and passionate about driving strong safety, operational and sustainability performance in everything we do. Our unique culture and commitment to growth makes the company a great place to build your career.

THE ROLE:

PETRONAS Canada is a great place to launch a career that is enriched with knowledge, technical skills and mentorship. Our summer student program provides an opportunity to experience real-world challenges, collaborate with diverse teams, network with other students and create a vision for your future career path.

Working with our Network & Security team in Calgary, this will be a full-time student position from May through August 2027. During your summer, you will gain exposure to the energy industry by attending sessions hosted by subject matter experts and will have an opportunity to showcase your learnings with your student network. We are looking for capable, energetic, and driven individuals to join us in our passion for progress. Expand your potential with us!

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE:

• 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 Network & Security team members

• Participate in routine operational support and troubleshooting for network and security technologies, escalating issues as appropriate

• 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 BRING:

• Actively enrolled in a Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related undergraduate degree or diploma program at a Canadian post-secondary institution in Canada, and must be returning to undergraduate studies after completion of the work term
• Foundational understanding of networking concepts such as 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 attention to accuracy and detail
• Ability to organize tasks, manage priorities, ask questions, and work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Exposure to tools or technologies such as Cisco networking, Palo Alto Networks firewalls, Microsoft Visio, PowerShell, or Python is considered an asset

Job postings are typically only open for applications for one week so please submit your resume, cover letter, and transcript today.

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN OUR TEAM:

• Flexible work arrangements which include a compressed work week with Friday afternoons off for office-based roles

• Dress for your day - a casual yet professional environment

• Meaningful, challenging and rewarding work experience, relevant to your field of study

• Learn from knowledgeable mentors who will provide you with insight into what it will be like to work in your chosen career

• Ability to contribute to a dynamic organization with large growth ambitions

• Competitive compensation

• Work for a company that is making a positive difference in our communities through volunteerism, community support and providing opportunities to those in the areas where we work

PETRONAS Canada would like to thank all applicants for their interest in joining our team; however only the candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.