Data Network Engineer 116534
Data Network Engineer 116534
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Job Description
Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid
Legal Entity:Entergy Services LLC
Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.
**This is a hybrid role onsite 3 days a week starting in June 2025. The preffered location is The Woodlands TX but New Orleans LA Little Rock AR and Jackson MS may be considred. Those outside of these areas would be required to relocate. Relocation assistance is not available for this posting***
*Candidates selected will be placed in IT Consultant or IT Consultant Sr job titles based on thei education experience and demonstrated success at the IT Consultant level*
Job Summary/Purpose
This position ensures the stability and integrity of the data network environment. This is achieved by planning designing implementing and operating the network environment and components across the organization.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
- Provide detailed network designs in support of business requests. This includes routing switching load balancer DDI and wireless technologies in Data Center environments corporate sites Operational Technology sites and Wide Area Network solutions.
- Develop implementation plans in support of simple and complex change requests.
- Participate in the installation monitoring maintenance support and optimization of all network hardware software and communication links. Perform analysis at physical data plane control plane and higher order protocol layers in troubleshooting support.
- Create and maintain documentation as it relates to network configuration network mapping processes and service records.
- Oversee and implement new and existing equipment hardware and software upgrades.
- Conduct research on network products services protocols and standards to remain abreast of developments in the networking industry
- Develop implement and maintain policies procedures and associated training plans for network administration usage and disaster recovery.
- Interact and coordinate with vendors outsourcers and contractors to secure network products and services.
- Respond as the Data Network representative in an oncall 24x7 rotation to resolve emergent issues in both Corporate and OT network environments.
- Work with Business and Project Management teams to review strategies and requirements. Ensure business and functional requirements are maintained throughout the development/configuration process. Review and analyze results to validate the functions of the delivered solution.
- Capture business capability requirements functional requirements and expected service levels from business unit to create an actionable ITNetworking roadmap (a longrange plan for the business that identifies specific IT investments in infrastructure to support business objectives). (Sr. Consultant)
- Support infrastructure leadership in identifying opportunities for emerging technologies through collaboration to enable business strategies. Provide an advisory role with the client on the impact of new technologies on their existing technical and network environment. (Sr. Consultant)
- Maintain strong understanding of networking technology needs and solutions for the business unit. Regularly visit business units to assess satisfaction and identify followup opportunities. Consider alternate delivery models for meeting business needs. (Sr. Consultant)
Minimum Requirements
Minimum education required for the position.
- Bachelors degree in business Engineering Computer Science or related discipline or equivalent work experience.
- Masters degree is a plus.
Minimum experience required for the position.
- IT Consultant:
- 6 years of relevant experience.
- 3 years solution design experience is a plus.
- Sr IT Consultant:
- 10 years relevant experience.
- 5 years solution design experience.
Minimum knowledge skills and abilities required for the position.
- Demonstrated knowledge / experience in Network Technologies including but not limited to networking protocols TCP/IP DHCP DNS network management tools use of packet capture and other troubleshooting tools. Understanding of routing and switching technologies as well as network security technologies (firewalls IDS IPS devices). Proficient in routing protocols (OSPF BGP ISIS) and other networking features NAT AccessLists route redistribution IP Multicast VLANs spanning tree spineleaf architecture. Priority given to previous networking experience maintaining NERC CIP.
- Strong understand of IP addressing design.
- Strong verbal and written communications skills.
- Ability to document business requirements and develop technical solutions to meet the requirements.
- Experience in financial management of project deliverables.
- Experience as the technical lead for major implementation and/or network projects.
- Knowledge and experience with cloud networking and automation/scripting tools are a plus.
Any certificates licenses etc. required for the position.
Preferred:
- IT Consultant Network Associate/Professional level i.e. CCNA/CCNP JNCIA/JNCIP etc.
- Senior IT Consultant Network Professional/Expert level i.e. CCNP/CCIE JNCIP/JNCIE etc.
- Cloud certifications are a plus.
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Primary Location: TexasThe WoodlandsTexas : The Woodlands
Arkansas : Little Rock
Louisiana : New Orleans
Mississippi : Jackson
Job Function: Information Technology
FLSA Status: Professional
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 116534
Travel Percentage:Up to 25
An Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please click here to view the EEO page or see statements below.
EEO Statement:The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age disability genetic information marital status amnesty or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.
The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race color religion sex gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age genetic information disability or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.
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Additional Responsibilities:As a provider of essential services Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours to work in alternate locations and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms outages emergencies or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.
Entergy Pay Transparency Policy Statement:The Entergy System of Companies (the Company) will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with the Companys legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 601.35(c).Equal OpportunityandPay Transparency.
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EEI Testing:
One way that Entergy has found to identify and assess the abilities and skills needed for certain jobs is through preemployment testing. If this position does require an EEI test the type of test will be located under the qualifications section of the job posting. If you are invited to a test session we strongly recommend you review and complete the practice test as well as review the testing brochure for your respective test. The test brochure will give you critical information on the test such as time allocated and numberof questions. Also keep in mind that the actual test is timed; you should practice timing yourself while doing the practice tests. The practice test information and test brochures can be located by going to the EEI website Logon ID: entergy password: practice test 2 words).Travel expenses incurred in connection with EEI testing are nonreimbursable.
In addition to EEI testing there is also FitforDuty testing which will identify and assess the abilities and skills needed for certain jobs. If this position does require FitforDuty testing the type of test will be located under the qualifications section of the job posting.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
As a provider of essential services Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours to work in alternate locations and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms outages emergencies or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.
Employment Type
Full-Time
