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Arkansas Staffing

Linux & UNIX Virtualization Engineer

Arkansas Staffing, Spring, Texas, us, 77391

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IT Consultant UNIX/Linux

Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC This is a hybrid position and can be located in New Orleans, LA, Little Rock, AR, The Woodlands, TX or Jackson, MS. Relocation assistance and sponsorship is not provided. Position Summary

Entergy is seeking an IT Consultant UNIX/Linux with a technical expertise to help shape and our hybrid cloud transformation. As a critical member of our Infrastructure Hosting Team, you will manage our on-premise and AWS-based Linux computing environments. This includes maintaining solutions that power mission-critical workloads such as SAP HANA, ensuring operational resilience, performance, compliance, and Lifecycle Management. This position will work closely with business units, internal IT teams, and strategic partners to support Entergy's evolution into a modern, agile enterprise while maintaining the reliability expected from a leading utility company. The role requires a balance of technical skills, cross-functional collaboration, hands-on engineering, a strong emphasis on automation, cloud integration, and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities

Implement Linux-based infrastructure solutions for both on-premise and AWS environments. Participate in capacity planning, patching, upgrades, security hardening, and refresh planning. Collaborate with AWS architects to plan and execute cloud migrations for legacy UNIX/Linux workloads. Support the deployment and optimization of enterprise applications such as SAP and SAP HANA on Linux. Maintain physical Linux infrastructure, attached storage and other components. Enforce enterprise standards for Linux systems in alignment with ITIL practices, NERC/CIP compliance, and security policies. Develop and maintain architecture and operational documentation for infrastructure platforms. Work cross-functionally with PMs, BAs, QA, and cloud teams to ensure alignment of technical solutions with business goals. Maintain Linux, Nutanix, VMware, and hybrid cloud infrastructure. Contribute in shaping Entergy's digital modernization and infrastructure roadmap. Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent technical experience. 6+ years of experience in Linux system administration and infrastructure design. Hands-on knowledge of Nutanix and enterprise storage solutions. Strong experience in hybrid cloud environments, preferably AWS. Proficiency with scripting and automation tools (e.g., Bash, Python, Ansible). Familiarity with ITIL practices and infrastructure compliance standards (e.g., NERC/CIP). Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to work across business and technical teams. Ability to travel up to 25% required Able to Participate in On-Call rotations Preferred Qualifications

RHCSA, RHCE Ansible and Satellite experience AWS Certification (e.g., Solutions Architect Associate or Professional). ITIL v4 Certification. Experience in utility, energy, or regulated industry environments. Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools for hybrid infrastructure. Why Join Us

At Entergy, we're powering the futureand that includes modernizing our IT landscape. This is an opportunity to directly contribute to one of the most important digital transformations in the utility sector. Join us as we bridge our rich legacy of operational excellence with the agility and innovation of the cloud.