Job Title: IT Specialist II, IT Specialist Senior or IT Consultant
Work Place Flexibility: Onsite
Legal Entity: Entergy Operations, Inc.-EOI
***These positions can be filled as a Specialist II – IT Specialist Sr. or IT Consultant depending on related experience and qualifications.***
Position Purpose:
This position is within Entergy’s nuclear Operational Information Technology (OIT) team at River Bend Station. The OIT group oversees a wide range of process and security-related computer systems, including system diagnostics, monitoring, troubleshooting, and ensuring compliance with nuclear cybersecurity regulations. The team also provides incident response support for any operational disruptions. OIT works closely with Operations, Security, Engineering, and Maintenance to implement system upgrades, manage cybersecurity risks, and resolve technical issues. In addition, the group supports Entergy Corporate IT initiatives, various IT projects, system selection and upgrades, cybersecurity programs, and the development of procedures and processes. Team members participate in a mandatory rotating duty schedule that includes 24 hour on-call coverage. OIT personnel must also maintain Emergency Response Organization (ERO) qualifications and reside within 90 minutes of the plant site.
Primary Duties & Areas of Responsibility:
OT System(s):
Perform advanced troubleshooting of legacy and modern computer systems technologies and networks
Perform system health checks, backup and restoration of data, review of logs, updates, database maintenance etc.
Support software and hardware integration via interface development etc.
Perform software quality assurance tasks documenting software changes
Perform network maintenance, troubleshooting, monitoring, and upgrades
Review and approve engineering changes to plant digital systems
Propose and develop plans for system improvement and life cycle management including maintenance of spares and inventory, vulnerability analysis and reports, upgrade planning, etc.
Create reports and client-side tools to meet customer needs
Leverage the Corrective Action Program by documenting issues, analyzing root causes, and recommending solutions
Cyber Security Program:
Participate and maintain compliance with Cyber Security Program to meet 10CFR73.54 NRC Cyber Security Requirements
Prepare portable digital devices for connection to critical digital assets
Perform periodic duties to maintain cyber protective profile such as definition updates, system walk down, analysis of logs and alerts, password changes and access control
Perform cyber security assessments of new equipment and changes to existing equipment
Perform and maintain system hardening to prevent cyber intrusion
Review and evaluate application of Common Vulnerabilities and Exposure (CVE)
Participate or lead in cyber incident response
Participate or lead in procedure development and modification
Other tasks as assigned:
Organize and facilitate IT Department vendor communications and meetings
Act as system administrator for fleet programs by managing accounts, databases, and advising co-workers and customers on system use. Examples: Software Quality Assurance program, Cyber Assessment Software tool.
Attend meetings for plant schedule, corrective action review, engineering review, cyber security reviews, and fleet programs
Represent the Site IT Manager (as directed) in site and Nuclear IT scheduled and emergent meetings
Minimum Educational Background and Physical Requirements Required to perform Job:
Minimum education required of the position:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field
Minimum Experience Requirements:
(For the IT Specialist II - Oper Tech classification)
2+ years demonstrated track record of relevant technology delivery
Familiarity with Industrial Control Systems (ICS), Distributed Control System (DCS), or other real time systems
Software programming knowledge and skills.
Skills in database design, management and programming
Ability to evaluate project requirements and apply the appropriate solutions.
Skills in networking and familiar with network security best practices.
Familiarity with virtual servers
(For the IT Specialist Sr. – Oper Tech classification)
Meet the minimum requirement of an IT Specialist II
4+ years demonstrated strong track record of relevant technology delivery (3 years with Master’s degree in a related field)
(For the IT Consultant. – Oper Tech classification)
Meet the minimum requirement of an IT Specialist Sr
6+ years demonstrated strong track record of relevant technology delivery (5 years with Master’s degree in a related field)
Experience as system lead in control systems, programming real-time systems and advanced troubleshooting skillset.
Experience leading changes for enhancement of older systems with Life Cycle Management (LCM process).
Preferred Experience Requirements (for all three levels):
Familiarity with Industrial Control Systems (ICS), Distributed Control System (DCS), Emerson Ovation experience a plus
Familiarity with Industrial Protocols – Examples: Modbus, OPC-UA, etc. Kepware, Cogent Datahub experience a plus
Strong Skills in C (C++, C#), SQL, Java and CSS
Experience programming for and managing an environment with strict uptime requirements.
Strong Skills in database design, management and programming interface with MS SQL Server.
Ability to evaluate project requirements and apply the appropriate solutions.
Strong skills in Networking and network security best practices.
Strong skills in virtualization using VMWare ESXi and VMware vCenter
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Primary Location: Louisiana-St. Francisville Louisiana : St. Francisville
Job Function: Information Technology
FLSA Status: Professional
Relocation Option:
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 123326
Travel Percentage:Up to 25%
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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.