What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior IT Consultant – UNIX/Linux position at Jobright.ai?
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Job Summary:
Entergy is a leading utility company seeking an IT Consultant – UNIX/Linux to support their hybrid cloud transformation. The role involves managing on-premise and AWS-based Linux environments, ensuring operational resilience and performance while collaborating with various teams to align technical solutions with business goals.
Responsibilities:
• Implement Linux-based infrastructure solutions for both on-premise and AWS environments.
• Participate in capacity planning, patching, upgrades, security hardening, and refresh planning.
• Collaborate with AWS architects to plan and execute cloud migrations for legacy UNIX/Linux workloads.
• Support the deployment and optimization of enterprise applications such as SAP and SAP HANA on Linux.
• Maintain physical Linux infrastructure, attached storage and other components.
• Enforce enterprise standards for Linux systems in alignment with ITIL practices, NERC/CIP compliance, and security policies.
• Develop and maintain architecture and operational documentation for infrastructure platforms.
• Work cross-functionally with PMs, BAs, QA, and cloud teams to ensure alignment of technical solutions with business goals.
• Maintain Linux, Nutanix, VMware, and hybrid cloud infrastructure.
• Contribute in shaping Entergy’s digital modernization and infrastructure roadmap.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent technical experience.
• 6 years of experience in Linux system administration and infrastructure design.
• Hands-on knowledge of Nutanix and enterprise storage solutions.
• Strong experience in hybrid cloud environments, preferably AWS.
• Proficiency with scripting and automation tools (e.g., Bash, Python, Ansible).
• Familiarity with ITIL practices and infrastructure compliance standards (e.g., NERC/CIP).
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to work across business and technical teams.
• Ability to travel up to 25% required.
• Able to Participate in On-Call rotations.
Preferred:
• RHCSA, RHCE.
• Ansible and Satellite experience.
• AWS Certification (e.g., Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional).
• ITIL v4 Certification.
• Experience in utility, energy, or regulated industry environments.
• Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools for hybrid infrastructure.
Company:
At Entergy (NYSE: ETR), we power life. Founded in 1913, the company is headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, with a team of 10001 employees. The company is currently Public Company.