Power Delivery Specialized Infrastructure Architect

JOB SUMMARY: This position is part of the Technology Organization (TO) Infrastructure Services (IS), Power Delivery Specialized Infrastructure (PDSI) team which has responsibility for specific Operational Technology (OT) network and compute infrastructure for Southern Company.

This position is an infrastructure consulting architect responsible for:

• Consulting on new/changing infrastructure needs by listening, translating, guiding, and advising

• Facilitate infrastructure requests to ensure every need is met and can be integrated into our environment, regardless of where it is hosted or what organization manages it

• Identify a set of standard solutions that may span multiple technology areas, working with core Infrastructure Services groups who engineer and support these solutions

• Partner with other architects in IS and other organizations to revise or adjust standards as appropriate

• Lead the design/engineering of new solutions for which standards do not yet exist

• Proactively engage with OT Business Partners (Power Delivery and Southern Company GAS) to share significant planned infrastructure changes

• Research industry guidance, frameworks, and best practices

• Represent PDSI in the Enterprise Security Architecture Review Board (ES-ARB)

• Provide continuity between requests, understanding of the assigned client(s) broad use of infrastructure and unique needs

• Understand how the OT business partners and Power Delivery Technology Solutions use infrastructure technologies today, future business needs, and the architectural direction for the future

• Share communications, awareness, and high-level education about infrastructure technology strategy to OT Business Partners

• Contribute to best practices sharing, such as capacity planning

• Serve as the backup IS Point of Contact for Power Delivery during Storm Readiness and Response events

JOB REQUIREMENTS: (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills)

• Broad knowledge of all infrastructure technologies, with strong technical aptitude, knowledge and hands-on experience in more than one infrastructure technology area

• Understanding of rules and regulations that govern the use of technology, such as NERC CIP and TSA Security Directive, as well as internal policies

• Ability to define and articulate the “big picture” long-term vision for the infrastructure and develop short term plans to achieve it.

• Ability to analyze information from multiple sources for complex problem resolution.

• Ability to design / engineer infrastructure solutions to maximize resiliency while minimizing cost and complexity.

• Ability to create and evaluate reference technical architectures and ensure business partner buy-in, adoption, and implementation

• Ability to organize tasks and coordinate various employees, vendor / contractors, and customers / partners to meet project goals.

• Ability to work independently, prioritizing major tasks by overall impact to the company.

• Ability to communicate and work with all levels of management, vendors, and other internal and external groups.

• Ability to effectively lead committees and teams, train personnel, and make presentations.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or an Engineering field strongly preferred; four (4) years of relevant technical experience is an acceptable substitute.

• A minimum of five (5) to eight (8) years of service (depending on job level), providing engineering and/or support for infrastructure technologies. When relevant technical experience is substituted for a degree, the minimum experience requirement increases by four (4) years.

Competencies

• Comprehensive leadership skills recognizable by others inside and outside the team

• Strategic thinker that can embrace, influence, and lead change.

• Effectively organize tasks, manage multiple priorities, meet schedules, and deliver on commitments

• Ability to negotiate with and influence others – internally as well as with vendors

• Ability to establish and nurture relationships at all levels of the organization

• Takes ownership of work assignments and personal development

• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) as well as technical writing

• Excellent presentation skills and ability to relate and connect with a variety of audiences

• Ability to articulate business drivers and how information technology can be applied to meet the requirements in business terms.

• Ability to simplify complex subjects in a way that can be easily understood by less technical audiences

• High degree of focus on quality, reliability, efficiency, and cost effectiveness

• Recognition of cyber security threats and risks, and importance of protecting the infrastructure

• Capacity and desire to learn and apply new technologies and concepts

• Superb diagnostic, troubleshooting, analysis, and problem-solving skills

• Self-motivated, takes initiative, is proactive, and habitually removes obstacles for success

• Curious and creative, always questioning, and never satisfied by the status quo

• Assess impact and quantify risk to ensure appropriate business decisions are made

• Demonstrate Southern Company Values

LOCATION: Candidate must reside within a reasonable commute to Atlanta, GA or Birmingham, AL.

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 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: 4322

Job Category: Information Technology

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Southern Company Services