Data Network Consultant Job Details

Entergy
US - Texas - Magnolia
October 29, 2024
IT

Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid

Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC

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.
• This is a hybrid role, and the selected candidate will need to reside in one of the following states: AR, LA, MS, or TX. Those outside of these areas would be required to relocate. Relocation assistance is not available for this posting
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• Candidates selected will be placedin IT Consultant, or IT Consultant, Sr job titles based on thei education, experience, and demonstrated success at the IT Consultant level
• Job Summary/Purpose

This position ensures the stability and integrity of the data network environment. This is achieved by planning, designing, implementing, and operating the network environment and components across the organization.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

Provide detailed network designs in support of business requests. This includes routing, switching, load balancer, DDI, and wireless technologies in Data Center environments, corporate sites, Operational Technology sites and Wide Area Network 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 and OT 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.
Capture business capability requirements, functional requirements, and expected service levels from business unit to create an actionable IT-Networking roadmap (a long-range plan for the business that identifies specific IT investments in infrastructure to support business objectives). (Sr. Consultant)
Support infrastructure leadership in identifying opportunities for emerging technologies, through collaboration, to enable business strategies. Provide an advisory role with the client on the impact of new technologies on their existing technical and network environment. (Sr. Consultant)
Maintain strong understanding of networking technology needs and solutions for the business unit. Regularly visit business units to assess satisfaction and identify follow-up opportunities. Consider alternate delivery models for meeting business needs. (Sr. Consultant)

Minimum RequirementsMinimum education required for the position.

Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
Master's degree is a plus.

Minimum experience required for the position.

IT Consultant:
- 6+ years of relevant experience.
- 3+ years' solution design experience is a plus.
Sr IT Consultant:
- 10+ years relevant experience.
- 5+ years' solution design experience.

Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the position.

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. Priority given to previous networking experience maintaining NERC CIP.
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.
Knowledge and experience with cloud networking and automation/scripting tools are a plus.

Any certificates, licenses, etc. required for the position.

Preferred:

IT Consultant - Network Associate/Professional level- i. e. , CCNA/CCNP, JNCIA/JNCIP, etc.
Senior IT Consultant - Network Professional/Expert level- i. e. CCNP/CCIE, JNCIP/JNCIE, etc.
Cloud certifications are a plus.

Primary Location: Texas-The WoodlandsLouisiana : Broussard
Job Function: Information Technology
FLSA Status: Professional
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT
Number of Openings: 3
Req ID: 116534
Travel Percentage:Up to 25%

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.

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