Network Engineer

Southern Company • Birmingham, AL

7h

About The Position

The OT (Operational Technology) Network Support Engineer is responsible for providing second-level support, change management, documentation, network device management and equipment lifecycle management for the network infrastructure on Southern Company’s operational real-time data networks.

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of telecommunications systems and data network systems including IP addressing and naming (DNS, DHCP), Internet, Firewalls, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), LAN switching, Core Network switching and network routing protocols including OSPF and BGP.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to perform end-to-end troubleshooting of data networks.
• Ability to effectively organize tasks, manage multiple priorities/details, meet schedules, and deliver on customer commitments.
• Effective oral and written communications skills with the ability to convey complex technical issues in business terms.
• Minimum 3-5 years of Data Network Experience with Cisco Routing/Switching and firewalls
• A Bachelors or Associates degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Networking or a related technology is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• General Understanding of Real-Time SCADA systems is a plus
• Experience with CheckPoint or Palo Alto Firewalls is a plus
• Advanced network troubleshooting and network protocol analysis (e.g. WireShark) skills are a plus
• Knowledge of Network Management systems, e.g. MicroFocus Network Administator, is a plus
• Ability to develop scripts to automate network management tasks on Cisco routers and switches is a plus
• Cisco certifications are a plus

Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing second-level support of network equipment on Southern Company’s operational networks.
• Responsible for creating change cases and completing the work specified in change cases in compliance with required change management procedures.
• Responsible for following cyber security required procedures for installing, supporting, upgrading, and retiring operational network equipment.
• Responsible for developing and participation in the successful completion of Specialized Infrastructure team initiatives and Technology Organization initiatives.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree