Data & AI Solutions Analyst

Southern Company • Birmingham, AL

7h • Hybrid

About The Position

Southern Company Nuclear Technology Solutions (NTS) supports Southern Nuclear by designing, developing, integrating, and operating secure, reliable, and compliant technology solutions for safe and efficient nuclear operations. NTS provides enterprise applications, data platforms, and analytics capabilities supporting nuclear generation, corporate functions, and regulatory commitments.

The Data & AI Solutions Analyst implements, enhances, and supports modern data, analytics, and artificial intelligence solutions within Southern Nuclear's technology portfolio. The role supports the transition from legacy on-premises reporting platforms to cloud-based data and analytics solutions centered on the SNC Lakehouse. Initially, the analyst will own the team's NORAD SQL Server reporting environment, including databases, scheduled jobs, stored procedures, data integrations, SSRS reports, and Power BI solutions that support business functions and supply data to the SNC Lakehouse.

The analyst will understand existing business and reporting logic and lead its modernization, migrating data processing, metrics, reporting, analytics, and data transformations from SQL Server-based solutions to cloud-native platforms. The role works with business stakeholders, AI engineers, data engineers, and solution architects, using approved cloud technologies, architectural standards, and best practices. Technologies include Microsoft Azure, Databricks, Python, Power BI, and intelligent agents. Experience with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and/or Bicep is highly desirable.

This is a hybrid role based at the Energy Center in Birmingham, Alabama, with on-site work Monday through Thursday and remote work on Fridays. Additional on-site presence may be required based on business needs. The position is classified at Exempt Level 4, 5, or 6 depending on qualifications and experience. Incumbents must comply with Nuclear Regulatory Commission requirements, including background investigations, federal drug and alcohol testing, and other regulatory prerequisites. The position is also covered by the company's Insider Threat Program and involves access to and control over sensitive data, systems, or assets. Selected candidates will undergo enhanced personnel screening, including a background review, drug screen, and psychological assessment.

Requirements

• Experience implementing, integrating, and supporting enterprise and vendor application solutions.
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms, particularly Microsoft Azure.
• Experience developing and supporting SQL Server databases, stored procedures, jobs, views, and reporting solutions.
• Experience with data platforms and pipelines, including Azure Data Factory or equivalent pipeline technologies, Azure storage services such as Data Lake and Blob Storage, and SQL-based data stores such as Azure SQL, SQL Server, or Oracle.
• Hands-on experience supporting or integrating with lakehouse architectures.
• Experience supporting Databricks environments for data processing, analytics, and application integration.
• Experience with reporting and analytics solutions using Power BI, SSRS, or similar technologies.
• Familiarity with Windows and RHEL/Linux client and server environments, and web-based application hosting.
• Basic understanding of networking, security, and identity management concepts in enterprise and cloud environments.
• Experience with source control and CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps or GitHub.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with business stakeholders, vendors, and technical teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred; a non-technical bachelor's degree with 6 or more years of relevant IT experience will be considered. Individuals currently enrolled in a relevant bachelor's degree program may also be considered.
• Must comply with Nuclear Regulatory Commission requirements, including background investigations, federal drug and alcohol testing, and other regulatory prerequisites.
• Selected candidates must complete enhanced personnel screening, including a background review, drug screen, and psychological assessment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience migrating data, reporting, and analytics workloads from on-premises platforms to cloud-based data platforms.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Bicep, or similar cloud automation technologies.
• Experience supporting vendor-provided AI and ML applications, including coordinating with vendors on incidents, upgrades, and enhancements.
• Familiarity with AI and machine learning concepts, including model lifecycle considerations, data dependencies, and operational support requirements.
• Exposure to AI tools such as GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Copilot, or other productivity and development assistants.
• Application development experience using .NET / .NET Core, C#, TypeScript, Python, PowerShell, or other scripting languages.
• Experience with modern web frameworks such as Blazor.
• Knowledge of REST and SOAP APIs, batch processing, message queues, and file-based integrations such as SFTP.

Responsibilities

• Support, enhance, and maintain the NORAD SQL Server reporting environment, including databases, scheduled jobs, stored procedures, data integrations, SSRS reports, and Power BI solutions.
• Analyze existing reporting and business logic and identify opportunities for modernization and migration to cloud-based platforms.
• Migrate business logic, reporting processes, metrics, and data transformations from the on-premises NORAD SQL Server environment to the SNC Lakehouse using approved cloud technologies, architectural standards, and best practices.
• Implement, enhance, and support data, analytics, automation, and artificial intelligence solutions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time