Entergy · 23 hours ago
IT Consultant or IT Specialist Sr.
Jackson, MS
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
6+ years expEntergy is a provider of essential services, and they are seeking an IT Consultant or IT Specialist Sr. to ensure the stability and integrity of the data network environment. The role involves planning, designing, implementing, and operating the network environment and components across the organization.
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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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline, or equivalent work experience
6+ years of relevant experience
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
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
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
Preferred
Master's degree is a plus
3+ years' solution design experience is a plus
Priority given to previous networking experience maintaining NERC CIP
Knowledge and experience with cloud networking and automation/scripting tools are a plus
Design, implement, and manage DNS, DHCP, and IPAM (DDI) solutions using Infoblox
Maintain and optimize DDI infrastructure to ensure high availability, scalability, and security
Provide technical support and troubleshooting for DDI-related issues
Collaborate with network, security, and systems teams to integrate Infoblox with other infrastructure components
Configure and manage DNS zones, DHCP scopes, and IPAM subnets within Infoblox
Automate DDI tasks using scripting tools (e.g., Powershell, Ansible) and Infoblox APIs
Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements (e.g., data retention, logging, and auditing)
Monitor system performance and proactively address any anomalies or performance issues
Document system configurations, standard operating procedures, and change management activities
IT Consultant – Network Associate/Professional level– i.e., CCNA/CCNP, JNCIA/JNCIP, etc
Cloud certifications are a plus
Company
Entergy
At Entergy (NYSE: ETR), we power life.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.3B2025-03-17Post Ipo Equity· $1.3B
1985-05-03IPO
Leadership Team
Drew Marsh
Chair and Chief Executive Officer
John O. Hudson III
SVP, federal policy, regulatory and government affairs
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