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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Specialist I - Senior - **Company:** Entergy Corporation - **Location:** The Woodlands, 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://dejobs.org/x/x/DA77AE152D544FDAB4698EEE3CD86694/job/ ## 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 ## Related Videos - [Less Is More: How Lagom and Agile Can Create Harmonious Workflows](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1993-less-is-more-how-lagom-and-agile-can-create-harmonious-workflows) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [Kubernetes dev is fun, but setup and ops isn't! 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