Windows / Vmware Lead

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

We are looking for a highly experienced and technically adept Senior IT Consultant with deep expertise in Wintel platforms, Nutanix hyperconverged infrastructure, and VMware virtualization technologies. This role is ideal for a hands-on strategic thinker who can lead complex infrastructure projects, optimize enterprise environments, and maintain security posture.

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 leadership, cross-functional collaboration, hands-on engineering, a strong emphasis on automation, cloud integration, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

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Design, implement and optimize Wintel-based infrastructure solutions, including Windows physical and virtual server infrastructure, and AWS cloud environments.

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Design and deploy Nutanix clusters (AHV/ESXi), manage Prism Central, and integrate with backup, DR, and cloud platforms.

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Lead VMware deployments, upgrades, and performance tuning. Manage vCenter, ESXi hosts, and virtual networking/storage.

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Plan and execute migrations from legacy systems to modern HCI and virtualized platforms, ensuring minimal downtime and risk.

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Implement security best practices across infrastructure layers, including patching, vulnerability management, and compliance with industry standards and benchmarks.

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Use tools like VCenter, Prism, TSCO, Splunk and Windows Performance Monitor to proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks.

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Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs, lead technical workshops, and deliver high-impact solutions.

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Produce detailed documentation and provide training to internal teams.

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Manage and resolve IT incidents and service tasks swiftly and effectively by following ITIL processes, coordinating with cross-functional teams, ensuring timely stakeholder communication, and contributing to continual service improvement through reporting, analysis, and adherence to best practices.

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Participate in the IT change management process by submitting, reviewing, and approving change requests related to Windows servers and infrastructure components.

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Ability to travel up to 25% required

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Able to Participate in On-Call rotations

Required Qualifications

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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience

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7+ years of experience in IT consulting or systems administration with a focus on Windows and virtualized environments

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Cloud based expertise, Azure, AWS

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Proven expertise in Microsoft Windows Server, Group Policy, VMware vSphere, vCenter, ESXi, Nutanix HCI (AHV), Prism Central, Files

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PowerShell scripting and other automation tools such as Ansible

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Strong understanding of networking, storage, and disaster recovery concepts

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Excellent communication, documentation, and client-facing skills

Preferred Qualifications

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Microsoft certifications (e.g., Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate, Azure Administrator Associate)

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VMware Certified Professional (VCP) and/or Nutanix Certified Professional (NCP)

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Experience with hybrid cloud integration (Azure, AWS, or GCP)

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Familiarity with backup and DR tools (Commvault, VMware SRM)

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Experience with enterprise management platforms such as BigFix, TSCO, Cisco UCS Manager, Open Manage Enterprise

Why Join Us

At Entergy, we’re powering the future—and 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.

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

Job Function: Information Technology
FLSA Status: Professional

Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT

Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 120009
Travel Percentage:Up to 25%

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please click here to view the EEI page, or see statements below.

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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.

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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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