Overview
Job Title:
IT Consultant
Work Place Flexibility:
Hybrid
Legal Entity:
Entergy Services, LLC
Location : 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.
Perform analysis at physical, data, control, and higher order protocol layers and develop/prototype 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.
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.
Configure networks to ensure their smooth and reliable operation for fulfilling business objectives and processes.
Develop automation workflows to reduce manual intervention and improve operational efficiency.
Create and maintain scripts (Python, PowerShell, Bash) to automate: Network monitoring and alerting, Device configuration and firmware updates, Data extraction and reporting from network management systems.
Support day-to-day operations of the combined AMI/DA infrastructure.
Understand principles of network design, especially radio-frequency mesh technology.
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, Automated Metering/Distribution Automation and NERC CIP network environments.
Minimum Requirements Minimum Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or Computer Science or equivalent work experience. Master’s degree is a plus.
Minimum Experience:
IT Consultant: 6+ years of relevant experience, 3+ years’ solution design experience is a plus.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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.
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.
Certificates, Licenses CompTIA Network+, Security+, Cisco networking certifications and Cisco Academy Certifications also a plus.
Locations & Travel Primary Location:
Arkansas-Little Rock; Arkansas: Little Rock || Louisiana: New Orleans || Mississippi: Jackson || Texas: The Woodlands
Travel : Up to 25%
Other Details
Job Function:
Information Technology
FLSA Status:
Professional
Relocation Option:
Not specified
Union:
NON BARGAINING UNIT
Number of Openings:
1
Req ID:
122343
EEO and Accessibility An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Accessibility: Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. If you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process please contact HR to request accommodations.
Know Your Rights & Working Conditions Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal. Working Conditions: Entergy expects employees to be available to work additional hours or locations in storms, outages, or emergencies as needed. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime for such duties.
Please note:
Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.
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IT Consultant
Work Place Flexibility:
Hybrid
Legal Entity:
Entergy Services, LLC
Location : 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.
Perform analysis at physical, data, control, and higher order protocol layers and develop/prototype 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.
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.
Configure networks to ensure their smooth and reliable operation for fulfilling business objectives and processes.
Develop automation workflows to reduce manual intervention and improve operational efficiency.
Create and maintain scripts (Python, PowerShell, Bash) to automate: Network monitoring and alerting, Device configuration and firmware updates, Data extraction and reporting from network management systems.
Support day-to-day operations of the combined AMI/DA infrastructure.
Understand principles of network design, especially radio-frequency mesh technology.
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, Automated Metering/Distribution Automation and NERC CIP network environments.
Minimum Requirements Minimum Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or Computer Science or equivalent work experience. Master’s degree is a plus.
Minimum Experience:
IT Consultant: 6+ years of relevant experience, 3+ years’ solution design experience is a plus.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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.
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.
Certificates, Licenses CompTIA Network+, Security+, Cisco networking certifications and Cisco Academy Certifications also a plus.
Locations & Travel Primary Location:
Arkansas-Little Rock; Arkansas: Little Rock || Louisiana: New Orleans || Mississippi: Jackson || Texas: The Woodlands
Travel : Up to 25%
Other Details
Job Function:
Information Technology
FLSA Status:
Professional
Relocation Option:
Not specified
Union:
NON BARGAINING UNIT
Number of Openings:
1
Req ID:
122343
EEO and Accessibility An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Accessibility: Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. If you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process please contact HR to request accommodations.
Know Your Rights & Working Conditions Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal. Working Conditions: Entergy expects employees to be available to work additional hours or locations in storms, outages, or emergencies as needed. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime for such duties.
Please note:
Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.
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