Entergy
Job Summary/Purpose
This position ensures 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.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
Provide detailed network designs to support business requests, including routing, switching, load balancer, DDI, mesh networking, wireless technologies, and data center and corporate environments.
Develop implementation plans for simple and complex change requests.
Install, monitor, maintain, support, and optimize all network hardware, software, and communication links.
Analyze troubleshooting support at physical, data plane, control plane, and protocol layers.
Maintain documentation related to network configuration, mapping, processes, and service records.
Oversee and implement new and existing equipment, hardware, and software upgrades.
Research network products, protocols, and standards to stay current with industry developments.
Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and training plans for network administration, usage, and disaster recovery.
Coordinate with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to secure network products and services.
Provide on‑call 24x7 support for emergent issues in corporate, OT, and automated meter distribution network environments.
Work with business and project management teams to review strategies and requirements, ensuring continuous maintenance of business and functional requirements throughout the development process.
Capture business capability requirements and create an actionable IT‑Networking roadmap.
Support infrastructure leadership in identifying opportunities for emerging technologies and provide advisory roles on the impact of new technologies.
Maintain strong understanding of networking technology needs and solutions, regularly visiting business units to assess satisfaction and identify follow‑up opportunities.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, computer science, or related discipline.
Master’s degree is a plus.
Experience
IT Consultant: 6+ years of relevant experience; 3+ years of solution design experience.
Senior IT Consultant: 10+ years relevant experience; 5+ years of solution design experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Demonstrated knowledge/experience in network technologies, protocols, security tools, and packet capture troubleshooting.
Understanding of routing, switching, and network security technologies.
Proficiency in routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, IS‑IS) and networking features such as NAT, access lists, route redistribution, IP multicast, VLANs, spanning tree, spine‑leaf architecture.
Strong understanding of IP addressing design.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to document business requirements and develop technical solutions.
Experience managing project deliverables and leading major implementation projects.
Knowledge of cloud networking and automation/scripting tools is a plus.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Experience with Cisco network infrastructure and appliances.
Strong analytical and data analysis skills.
Certificates, Licenses, and Certifications
CCNA/CCNP, JNCIA/JNCIP, or equivalent network associate/professional level.
Cloud certifications are a plus.
Primary Location Texas – The Woodlands, TX
Job Function Information Technology
Travel Percentage Up to 25%
Equal Opportunity Employer 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.
The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.
Accessibility Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant, employee, or third party on his or her behalf. If you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process please click here and provide your name, contact number, the accommodation requested and the requisition number that you are requesting the accommodation for. Employee Services will contact you regarding your request.
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.
Authorization to Work in the United States 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.
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Job Duties/Responsibilities
Provide detailed network designs to support business requests, including routing, switching, load balancer, DDI, mesh networking, wireless technologies, and data center and corporate environments.
Develop implementation plans for simple and complex change requests.
Install, monitor, maintain, support, and optimize all network hardware, software, and communication links.
Analyze troubleshooting support at physical, data plane, control plane, and protocol layers.
Maintain documentation related to network configuration, mapping, processes, and service records.
Oversee and implement new and existing equipment, hardware, and software upgrades.
Research network products, protocols, and standards to stay current with industry developments.
Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and training plans for network administration, usage, and disaster recovery.
Coordinate with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to secure network products and services.
Provide on‑call 24x7 support for emergent issues in corporate, OT, and automated meter distribution network environments.
Work with business and project management teams to review strategies and requirements, ensuring continuous maintenance of business and functional requirements throughout the development process.
Capture business capability requirements and create an actionable IT‑Networking roadmap.
Support infrastructure leadership in identifying opportunities for emerging technologies and provide advisory roles on the impact of new technologies.
Maintain strong understanding of networking technology needs and solutions, regularly visiting business units to assess satisfaction and identify follow‑up opportunities.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, computer science, or related discipline.
Master’s degree is a plus.
Experience
IT Consultant: 6+ years of relevant experience; 3+ years of solution design experience.
Senior IT Consultant: 10+ years relevant experience; 5+ years of solution design experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Demonstrated knowledge/experience in network technologies, protocols, security tools, and packet capture troubleshooting.
Understanding of routing, switching, and network security technologies.
Proficiency in routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, IS‑IS) and networking features such as NAT, access lists, route redistribution, IP multicast, VLANs, spanning tree, spine‑leaf architecture.
Strong understanding of IP addressing design.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to document business requirements and develop technical solutions.
Experience managing project deliverables and leading major implementation projects.
Knowledge of cloud networking and automation/scripting tools is a plus.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Experience with Cisco network infrastructure and appliances.
Strong analytical and data analysis skills.
Certificates, Licenses, and Certifications
CCNA/CCNP, JNCIA/JNCIP, or equivalent network associate/professional level.
Cloud certifications are a plus.
Primary Location Texas – The Woodlands, TX
Job Function Information Technology
Travel Percentage Up to 25%
Equal Opportunity Employer 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.
The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.
Accessibility Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant, employee, or third party on his or her behalf. If you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process please click here and provide your name, contact number, the accommodation requested and the requisition number that you are requesting the accommodation for. Employee Services will contact you regarding your request.
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.
Authorization to Work in the United States 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.
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