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Entergy · 2 days ago

IT Consultant

The Woodlands, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

6+ years exp

Entergy is a provider of essential services, and they are seeking an IT Consultant 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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No H1B

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

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)

Qualification

Network TechnologiesRoutingSwitchingNetwork SecurityIP Addressing DesignCloud NetworkingAutomation/Scripting ToolsCisco Network InfrastructureAnalytical SkillsData Analysis SkillsTechnical Lead ExperienceFinancial ManagementVerbal CommunicationWritten Communication

Required

Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline, or equivalent work experience

6+ years of relevant experience for IT Consultant

10+ years relevant experience for Sr IT Consultant

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 understanding 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