Entergy Corporation

Windows / VMWare Lead

Entergy Corporation$80K — $120K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience
  • 7+ years of experience in IT consulting or systems administration focused on Windows and virtualized environments
  • Cloud proficiency, particularly in Azure and AWS
  • Expertise in Microsoft Windows Server, Group Policy, VMware vSphere, vCenter, ESXi, Nutanix HCI, and Prism Central
  • PowerShell scripting and familiarity with automation tools like Ansible
  • Solid understanding of networking, storage, and disaster recovery concepts
  • Strong communication and documentation skills

Responsibilities

  • Design and optimize Wintel-based infrastructure solutions including AWS cloud environments
  • Deploy and manage Nutanix clusters and integrate them with backup and cloud platforms
  • Lead VMware deployments and manage virtual networking and storage
  • Plan migrations from legacy systems to modern HCI and virtualized platforms
  • Implement security best practices and ensure compliance
  • Use tools to proactively identify and resolve performance issues
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver high-impact solutions

Benefits

  • Hybrid work flexibility between specified locations
  • Opportunity to contribute to significant digital transformation in the utility sector
  • Engagement in hands-on projects with a blend of technical leadership and collaboration
  • Participation in on-call rotations, enhancing professional experience
Full Job Description
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
• Design, implement and optimize Wintel-based infrastructure solutions, including Windows physical and virtual server infrastructure, and AWS cloud environments.
• Design and deploy Nutanix clusters (AHV/ESXi), manage Prism Central, and integrate with backup, DR, and cloud platforms.
• Lead VMware deployments, upgrades, and performance tuning. Manage vCenter, ESXi hosts, and virtual networking/storage.
• Plan and execute migrations from legacy systems to modern HCI and virtualized platforms, ensuring minimal downtime and risk.
• Implement security best practices across infrastructure layers, including patching, vulnerability management, and compliance with industry standards and benchmarks.
• Use tools like VCenter, Prism, TSCO, Splunk and Windows Performance Monitor to proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs, lead technical workshops, and deliver high-impact solutions.
• Produce detailed documentation and provide training to internal teams.
• 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.
• Participate in the IT change management process by submitting, reviewing, and approving change requests related to Windows servers and infrastructure components.
• Ability to travel up to 25% required
• Able to Participate in On-Call rotations

Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of experience in IT consulting or systems administration with a focus on Windows and virtualized environments
• Cloud based expertise, Azure, AWS
• Proven expertise in Microsoft Windows Server, Group Policy, VMware vSphere, vCenter, ESXi, Nutanix HCI (AHV), Prism Central, Files
• PowerShell scripting and other automation tools such as Ansible
• Strong understanding of networking, storage, and disaster recovery concepts
• Excellent communication, documentation, and client-facing skills

Preferred Qualifications
• Microsoft certifications (e.g., Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate, Azure Administrator Associate)
• VMware Certified Professional (VCP) and/or Nutanix Certified Professional (NCP)
• Experience with hybrid cloud integration (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
• Familiarity with backup and DR tools (Commvault, VMware SRM)
• 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 Rock Arkansas : 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.

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.

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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.

About Entergy Corporation

Entergy Corporation is an integrated energy company engaged primarily in electric power production and retail distribution operations. Entergy owns and operates power plants with approximately 30,000 megawatts of electric generating capacity, including nearly 10,000 megawatts of nuclear power.

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Learn more about Entergy Corporation
Size
1,357 employees
Market Cap
$23.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.4 billion
Founded
1913
5 Year Trend
+1.6%
Revenue
$10.1 billion
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