Linux & UNIX Virtualization Engineer

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This hybrid position can be located in New Orleans, LA;
Little Rock, AR;
The Woodlands, TX; or Jackson, MS. Relocation assistance and sponsorship are not provided.

Entergy is seeking an IT Consultant – UNIX/Linux to shape and support our hybrid cloud transformation. As a member of the Infrastructure Hosting Team, you will manage on‑premise and AWS‑based Linux environments that power mission‑critical workloads such as SAP HANA, ensuring operational resilience, performance, compliance, and lifecycle management.

The role requires a blend of technical skills, cross‑functional collaboration, hands‑on engineering, automation expertise, cloud integration, and operational excellence.

• 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 to shaping Entergy’s digital modernization and infrastructure roadmap.

• 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% of the time.
• Participate in on‑call rotations.

• 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.

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.

Primary

Location:

Little Rock, Arkansas

Travel: up to 25%

Job Function:
Information Technology

FLSA Status:
Professional

Relocation Option:
No relocation offered

Union status:
Non‑bargaining unit

Number of Openings: 1

Req

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