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Southern Company

Cyber Security Analyst

Southern Company, Birmingham, Alabama, United States, 35275


Title: Cyber Security Analyst

Location: Birmingham, Al;

Status: Full-time employee

Department Name: Specialized Cyber Security

Purpose: This position supports the Southern Company Specialized Cyber Security information security program to ensure the company’s information assets are adequately protected. The successful applicant will collaborate with Generation, Transmission, Gas, and PowerSecure utility and commercial business units to define and implement business security requirements and goals, and to identify and resolve business security issues. The position also supports information security compliance programs in response to regulations such as NERC, FERC, TSA, as well as other state, local, and federal security requirements.

Education / Experience:

Possess a broad-based and in-depth knowledge of information security methodologies, tools, technologies and best practices and how they relate to the organization

Ability to understand technical information security issues/concepts and bring to senior management in an understandable manner

Strong cyber assessment skills required to adequately convey and remediate information security vulnerabilities

5+ years’ experience in positions directly related to cyber security assessment, information security, information technology, and/or consulting expertise

Cyber Security certifications highly preferred (CISSP, CISA, CISM, GIAC)

Industry certification a plus (CCNA/CCNP/ACE/PCNSE)

Valid state driver’s license

Job Responsibilities:

Serves as a subject matter expert in specialized aspects of information security and emerging and advanced technologies

Supports Operational Technology (OT) and the enterprise in all aspects of information security administration; trusted to handle confidential situations and data; conducts investigations and analysis as directed

Consults with the Technology Organization (TO) and business units on the purchase and/or design of complex and/or strategically significant information security projects, emerging technologies, or technology-related services before they are implemented

Analyzes business data use processes against vulnerabilities and threats and counsel’s business units on consequences

Collaborates with cross-functional teams responsible for information systems security to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data stored, processed and transmitted

Engages with TO and business units to evaluate and implement security process for critical infrastructure and key resources

Coordinates with corporate security to ensure cohesive security plans, coordinate audit and compliance efforts, and to identify blended physical and cyber attacks

Provides governance and oversight to business unit security activities to ensure compliance with all corporate information security policies and procedures

Establishes and executes program updates as necessary to adapt to the changing threat landscape as well as local, state, and federal security requirements

Competencies:

Experience with enterprise class network and security infrastructure

Experience directly managing and maintaining the VMware infrastructure, including deploying, configuring, and updating virtual machines (VMs) and VM images

Experience with Microsoft Windows Security and patch management

Experience managing an Active Directory domain

Experience with information security regulation as it applies to the electric and gas utility industry

Experience with technical security solutions (SIEM, Privileged Remote Access, Threat Intel, Virtualization, End Point Security, IDS/IPS)

Ability to prioritize work and complete assignments with little direction

Ability to think outside the box by providing innovative, creative solutions to complex issues

Additional Information:

Must be able to pass background requirements

This position is part of the Insider Threat Program

This position requires travel to remote locations (less than 20%). Overnight travel is expected but not often.

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: 9198

Job Category: Cybersecurity

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Southern Company Services