Cybersecurity Infrastructure Analyst

Southern Company • Atlanta, GA

19h • Onsite

About The Position

This position will support the Cybersecurity technologies leveraged by our Security Operations Center and Fusion Center. Infrastructure technologies include but are not limited to Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms, asset inventory, data pipelines, vuln mgt, and others. This position works with other business unit SMEs to ensure the technologies are integrated and fully utilized as intended in the protection of Southern Company’s cyber related assets. The role is a technical hands-on role with lots of troubleshooting and problem-solving opportunities.

Requirements

• A formal education in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience in IT Security related roles is required for this position. Network/Security/System admin experience is preferred.
• Recommended 1+ years supporting IT infrastructure or Information Security devices/technologies.
• Recommended 1+ year of experience supporting and managing Splunk Enterprise deployments, as well as understanding of Data and System Administration using Splunk is required
• Knowledge of networking protocols and addressing schemes, i.e., TCP/IP functions, CIDR blocks, subnets, addressing, communications, layer 2, NetFlow, etc.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills; ability to solve complex technical issues.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Exhibit initiative, follow-up and follow through with commitments.
• Ability to support and work in a team environment.
• Advanced technical writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a high-pressure environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of data.
• On-call support after hours will be required.
• Must comply with any regulatory requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Recommended 2+ years of comprehensive working knowledge of Linux, Unix, and Windows OS is a plus.
• Scripting skills such as JavaScript, Python, and/or Shell scripting are a plus.
• Understanding Cybersecurity and the ability to apply risk management principles in all aspects of Cybersecurity preferred.
• Experience working in or supporting a Security Operations Center is a plus.
• Working knowledge of Southern Company infrastructure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Learn and support Splunk Enterprise and deployment tools utilized by the SOC
• Perform administrative functions managing all SOC infrastructure technology platforms
• Provide support on all SOC infrastructure technology platforms, present and future deployments.
• Perform routine equipment checks, upgrades, and preventative maintenance for our IT Security infrastructure.
• Establish and maintain excellent working relationships/partnerships with the cyber security and infrastructure support teams throughout the Information Technology organization, as well as business unit stakeholder SMEs.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships/partnerships with appropriate vendors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed