IT Specialist I, II, Sr or IT Consultant

Job Title:IT Specialist I II Sr or IT Consultant

Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid

Legal Entity:Entergy Services Inc.-ESI (OLD)

***This position is in Jackson MS New Orleans LA Little Rock AR or The Woodlands TX. Relocation assistance and sponsorship is not provided.***

JOB SUMMARY:

This position ensures the stability and integrity of network and enhancements (data wireless and Mesh network services). This is achieved by planning designing and developing local area networks (LANs) wide area networks (WANs) and operating network management tools across the organization. This position is also responsible for analysis of network characteristics and recommendations for procurement removals and modifications to network components.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform detailed network package capture and analysis to resolve complex technical issues.
• Analyze design develop implement and continuously improve data communication network infrastructure.
• Design implement and provide ongoing support for cellular wireless and wired technology-based solutions in electrical substations power plants offices and data center environments.
• Design implement and provide ongoing support for Cisco Network environments.
• Perform analysis at physical data control and higher order protocol layers and develops/prototypes network/communications systems. Participate in the installation monitoring maintenance support and optimization of all network hardware software and communication links.
• Create and maintain documentation as it relates to network configuration network mapping processes and service records using Word Excel Visio Service-Now and other tools.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot problem areas as needed using SolarWinds Wireshark Nessus and other tools
• Design and deploy company LANs WANs and wireless networks including routers switches and other hardware.
• Oversee and implement new and existing equipment hardware and software upgrades.
• Interact and coordinate with vendors outsourcers and contractors to secure network products and services.
• 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.
• Participate in managing all network connectivity and security solutions.
• Configure networks to ensure their smooth and reliable operation for fulfilling business objectives and processes.
• Ensure network connectivity of all necessary devices.
• Practice network asset management including maintenance of network component inventory and related documentation and technical specifications information.
• Monitor and test network performance and provide network performance statistics and reports.
• Respond as the Data Network representative in an on-call 24x7 rotation to resolve emergent issues in both Corporate and NERC CIP network environments.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION:

Minimum Education required for this position

Bachelors degree in Business Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent work experience.

Masters degree is a plus.

Minimum Experience required for this position

IT Specialist I: 0-2 years of relevant experience

IT Specialist II: 2 years of relevant experience

IT Specialist Sr: 4 years of relevant experience

IT Consultant: 6 years of relevant experience 3 years solution design experience is a plus

Minimum knowledge skills and abilities required for this position:

• Demonstrated knowledge / experience in Network Technologies including but not limited to networking protocols TCP/IP DHCP DNS WINS network management tools use of packet capture and other troubleshooting tools.
• Understanding of router and switch devices.
• Demonstrates understanding of routing protocols RIPv1/v2 EIGRP OSPF BGP NAT Access-Lists route re-distribution IP Multicast VLANs and spanning tree.
• Priority given to previous networking experience maintaining NERC CIP environments demonstrated experience with Software Defined Networking / Application Centric Infrastructure Aruba wireless environments VMWare a plus.

Any certificates licenses requiredof this position:

CompTIA Network Security Cisco networking certifications and Cisco Academy Certifications also a plus.

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Primary Location: Texas-The WoodlandsArkansas : Little Rock
Louisiana : Monroe
Louisiana : New Orleans
Mississippi : Jackson
Texas : The Woodlands
Job Function: Information Technology
FLSA Status: Professional
Relocation Option:
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 122235
Travel Percentage:25% to 50%

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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.