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# IT Specialist I - Senior

- **Company:** Entergy Corporation
- **Location:** Spring, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Databases, Computer Forensics, Data Presentation, Database Analysis, Design of User Interfaces, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Real Time Systems, Information Technology, Patch Management, Operational Systems
- **Published:** August 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3361198938&tx=UT5955TTD&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or related technical degree and equivalent work experience required;

Minimum experience required of the position

 * IT Specialist I: 0-2 years' experience of relevant technology delivery with Subject Matter Expertise for Operational Technology (OT)
 * IT Specialist II: 2-4 years' experience of relevant technology delivery with Subject Matter Expertise for Operational Technology (OT)
 * IT Specialist Sr: 4+ years' experience of relevant technology delivery with Subject Matter Expertise for Operational Technology (OT)
 * GE Grid Solutions product line experience, e-terrahabitat and e-terraplatform is preferred; specific experience with SCADA, ICCP, and Generation & Network modelign, User Interfaces highly preferred. Comparable experience in alternate EMS vendors is acceptable, upon review.

Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required for this position:

 * Ability to work in a fast pace and dynamic environment, including work outside of normal business hours
 * Ability to support real-time systems
 * Ability to support cyber security activities such as, system hardening, patch management, and configuration management
 * Knowledge of security controls testing, security audits, and security assessments
 * Ability to support fraud and computer forensics research
 * Strong track record of relevant technology delivery
 * Design, development and testing of real time system applications and enhancements
 * Database Administration - experience with development, testing and operating databases

Leadership Style/Characteristics:

 * Highly motivated and ability to work without direct supervision
 * Effective Teamwork and Inclusion (e.g. works collaboratively, builds collaborative relationships)
 * Very good written and oral communication skills
 * Ability to act as a lead or technical expert

## Description

* Provide operational support for Entergy's Generation Management (GMS) and ICCP Systems, ensuring production systems and devices are online and available; this includes non-business hours on-call support
 * Coordinate Transmission system updates with external partners via ICCP systems
 * Support and maintenance of the Transmission operational system maps rendered on the digital wallboards
 * Implement required EMS / SCADA model and display changes in coordination with new Engineering, Capital Construction, and Operations and Maintenance requests
 * Perform database analysis in response to data and design requests from Engineering, Capital Construction, Operations and Maintenance, and External Utility organizations
 * Verify system operation, database integrity, and data presentation effectiveness on a routine basis, responding to dispatcher requests for assistance, repairs, and improvements
 * Ensure compliance with NERC Reliability and Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Standards
 * Respond to service requests for support from Transmission/Generation/LBA Operations
 * Coordinate database modifications with Operations Centers
 * Participate in 24x7 weekly on-call rotation


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