Engineer Sr

Computer Systems Analyst/Engineer

This position provides support for Southern Company Services Transmission’s energy management

systems (EMS). These systems are leveraged by transmission control centers (OPCO TCC’s) as well as the

power coordination center (PCC) and their respective back-office personnel to ensure reliable management

of the bulk electric system. This position is responsible for the implementation, execution, and

improvement of operational processes to ensure system availability for all computer systems supported by

the EMS department.

The successful candidate will provide 24x7 operational support for the EMS/SCADA Systems (current

Spectrum Power 3/future OSI Monarch) and other systems that support the operational needs of our

customers. This role will focus on learning customer’s use cases and working within the EMS system to

enhance or develop systems to achieve desired results. Understanding operational concepts and computer

technologies will enable the candidate to help the customer extract meaningful data, tune the SCADA

(Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition) system for end users, and work with the EMS vendor to develop

new solutions. Understanding power systems at a level to engage with GPC engineers is key when

facilitating modeling specialized applications to meet customer’s specific needs. Systems we maintain run

on RHEL Linux servers, Windows servers, and Windows desktop computers that are built and maintained

by the EMS department or provided by solution vendors. EMS also leverage tools such as (Veeam), source

code management (GitHub), package deployment (RPM/Yum, SCCM), solution and performance

monitoring (Zenoss, ArcSight), and incident or change management (Remedy).

Required Knowledge

multiple other teams and vendor support groups to administer systems, coordinate releases, and

support deployed solutions.

familiarity a plus.

network and security concepts, and application support.

security clearance as required.

Experience And Education

experience.

Skills And Abilities

core business and its needs.

appropriate.

business drivers.

Behavioral Aspects

Performance, Total Commitment) and a commitment to Human Performance.

and a team player.

organizations and multiple vendors.

Other Requirements

performed and security of EMS systems and information.

hardware.

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company with national capabilities, a fiber optics network, and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience, and sustainability, we are taking action to meet our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Identification: 11064

Job Category: Engineering

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Southern Company Services