IT Consultant

Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid

Legal Entity:Entergy Services LLC

**The location is The Woodlands TX New Orleans LA Little Rock AR West Monroe LA and Jackson MS. Those outside of these areas would be required to relocate. Relocation assistance is not available for this posting***

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 Mesh Networking and wireless technologies in Data Center environments corporate environments Operational Technology environments and Wide Area Networking 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 on-call 24x7 rotation to resolve emergent issues in both Corporate OT and Automated Metering / Distribution Automation 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 IT-Networking roadmap (a long-range 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 follow-up 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 IS-IS) and other networking features -NAT Access-Lists route re-distribution IP Multicast VLANs spanning tree spine-leaf 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.

Preferred knowledge skills and abilities

• Experience with Cisco Network Infrastructure and Network Appliances.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience supporting Cisco Network Route and Switch Infrastructure.
• Strong Analytical and Data Analysis Skills.

Certificates licenses etc. recommended for the position.

Preferred:

• IT Consultant Network Associate/Professional level i.e. CCNA/CCNP JNCIA/JNCIP etc.
• Cloud certifications are a plus.

Primary Location: Texas-The WoodlandsTexas : The Woodlands
Job Function: Information Technology
FLSA Status: Professional
Relocation Option:
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 120237
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 non-discrimination 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.

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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.

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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.

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.