IT Network Manager

New Orleans, LA, United States

IT Network Manager

Date: Jun 12, 2024

Location: The Woodlands, Texas, United States

Company: Entergy

Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid

Legal Entity: Entergy Services, Inc.-ESI (OLD)

This position can be located in TX, AR, LA or MS, with preference for The Woodlands, TX; Little Rock, AR, New Orleans, LA, or Jackson, MS. Relocation Assistance is available for this position.

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

This position is responsible for the data network environment supporting Data Centers, remote site locations, wide area network connectivity, Internet, and cloud connectivity for Entergy. The role manages a staff of network engineers that design network solutions, execute network and other IT projects, as well as supporting the daily operational functions including incident response, BAU changes and vulnerability remediation. The Mgr., IT Network works closely with peer IT, IS and business functional areas.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree or relevant technical experience (equivalent work experience)

Advanced degree is a plus

Advanced Network certifications are a plus

Minimum Experience:

7+ years relevant data network experience, with design and management of large, complex data network environments

3+ years’ experience in managing a technical team responsible for design and management of large, complex data network environments

Experience in vendor relationship and contract management

Familiarity with business operations, financial planning, regulatory, and best in class technology landscape

Specific and direct experience with network technologies

Experience with developing relationships with business partners/customers

Experience in delivering large complex technical projects/programs

Experience in development of technology road maps and associated multi-year budgets

Minimum Skills and Knowledge:

Technical Leadership

Strong understanding of network technologies and their application

Knowledge of DNS, DHCP and IPAM systems

Understanding of Cloud technologies and offerings

Professional Leadership

Strong communication skills

Ability to work effectively with business leadership and resources in a multi-location, cross-functional, network/matrix environment

Ability to leverage continuous improvement practices to provide sustainable value to internal/external customers

Establish positive and influential relationships

The ability to attract and recruit top talent, motivate, and lead the team, delegate effectively, celebrate diversity within the team, and manage performance

Proven ability to execute for results and lead cross-functional, diverse teams

Personal Style/s

Strong leadership skills and ability to provide clear direction

An entrepreneurial and creative approach to developing new, innovative ideas

Ability to influence and motivate others

Has a high degree of integrity and forethought in approach to making decisions

Ability to act in a transparent and consistent manner while always considering what is best for the organization

Comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty; the ability to adapt nimbly and lead others through complex situations

Ability to evaluate multiple options and make the best decision

Ability to work well in teams and encourage teamwork

Strong situational leadership skills

Ability to work effectively in a matrixed environment

Additional Comments and/or Role Requirements

Must be able to build and maintain positive and productive relationships across the enterprise

Stays informed about industry and technology best practices, bringing new ideas to Entergy

Must be familiar with new technologies, trends, and business incentives

Demonstrate the leadership practices: Clear Direction, Role Clarity, Open and Trusting, Accountability and Motivation, Career Development, Engaged Leadership

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Primary Location: Texas-The Woodlands Arkansas : Little Rock || Louisiana : New Orleans || Mississippi : Jackson || Texas : The Woodlands

Job Function : Information Technology

FLSA Status : Professional

Relocation Option: Level I

Union description/code : NON BARGAINING UNIT

Number of Openings : 1

Req ID: 114973

Travel Percentage :Up to 25%

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please clickhere (https://jobs.entergy.com/content/EEO/?locale=en_US) to view the EEI 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 ([email protected]?subject=Accessibility) 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.

Entergy Pay Transparency Policy Statement: The Entergy System of Companies (the Company) will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c). Equal Opportunity (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/manual/fccm/2l-equal-opportunity-clauses-and-other-requirements/2l00-equal-opportunity) and Pay Transparency (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf) .

Pay Transparency Notice:

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision (dol.gov) (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf)

The non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment. Please contact [email protected] to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

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.

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.

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