IT Security Analyst, II

IT Security Analyst, II

Description

Network Security Engineer

Purpose: Southern Company is seeking a passionate and capable Network Security Engineer to join our Technology Security organization. This position will support the Enterprise IT network security infrastructure leveraged by our security teams and business units across the company.

In this role you will provide oversight, governance, and change management approval for our corporate firewalls, support the corporate VPN infrastructure, and much more. This position partners with other business unit SMEs to enhance the company's perimeter defenses and ensure the technologies are fully utilized as intended in the protection of Southern Company's cyber related assets. The role is a technical hands-on role with a great deal of troubleshooting and problem-solving opportunities.

Education / Experience / Skills:

• Possess an in-depth knowledge of information security methodologies, tools, technologies, and best practices and how they relate to the organization
• 3 years' experience in positions directly related to cyber security infrastructure support, information security, information technology, and/or consulting expertise
• 2 years' experience with firewall technologies (Palo Alto, Cisco) including hands-on experience in firewall configuration, policy management, analysis of infrastructure communications, etc.
• Understanding of key firewall concepts including but not limited to VPN, NAT, URL filtering, SSL decryption, application filtering, etc.
• Familiarity with Panorama, Global Protect, WildFire, and other Palo Alto features including but not limited to SSL decryption, custom App ID creation.
• Experience with VPN configuration, troubleshooting, and problem resolution
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues in a systematic and logical manner, and maintain good communications with all relevant parties throughout troubleshooting process
• Well-versed with networking basics (ex: TCP/IP, OSI model) and routing concepts
• Experience with Wireshark and other protocol analyzers
• Familiar with procedures, such as change management, automation, and revision control
• Work with vendors where appropriate to escalate issues
• Experience with development and maintenance of high-level and low-level design documentation
• Adaptable and a quick learner with initiative and follow through
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a high-pressure environment
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills; ability to solve complex technical issues

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide security oversight and governance for network and firewall infrastructure including firewall rulesets, intrusion prevention policies, exception requests, etc.
• Support and ensure resiliency of corporate VPN infrastructure
• Maintain security policies related to URL filtering, SSL decryption, etc.
• Quickly respond to production outages and perform effective troubleshooting
• Identify root cause of issues and make appropriate recommendations to avoid future failure
• Develop requirements for firewall rule implementation including source and destination IPs, ports, and transport protocol
• Works with an experienced team of network security engineers in performing vulnerability and fault analysis on enterprise level devices, and developing and implementing system remediation and recovery plans
• Collaborate with teams across Technology Security to implement enhanced security controls for our perimeter defenses
• Engage with the Technology Organization and business units to evaluate and implement security processes for critical infrastructure and key resources
• Establishes and executes program updates as necessary to adapt to the changing threat landscape as well as local, state, and federal security requirements
• Perform security testing and audits to identify gaps and resolve weaknesses
• Research security enhancements and make recommendations to management

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Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is America's premier energy company, with 44,000 megawatts of generating capacity and 1,500 billion cubic feet of combined natural gas consumption and throughput volume serving 9 million electric and gas utility customers through its subsidiaries. The company provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy through electric utilities in four states, natural gas distribution utilities in seven states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America and a national recognized provider of customized energy solutions, as well as fiber optics and wireless communications. Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and affordable prices that are below the national average. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, Southern Company and its subsidiaries are inventing America's energy future by developing the full portfolio of energy resources, including carbon-free nuclear, 21st century coal, natural gas, renewables and energy efficiency, and creating new products and services for the benefit of customers. Southern Company has been named by the U.S. Department of Defense and G.I. Jobs magazine as a top military employer, recognized among the Top 50 Companies for Diversity by DiversityInc, listed by Black Enterprise magazine as one of the 40 Best Companies for Diversity and designated a Top Employer for Hispanics by Hispanic Network. The company has earned a National Award of Nuclear Science and History from the National Atomic Museum Foundation for its leadership and commitment to nuclear development and is continually ranked among the top utilities in Fortune's annual World's Most Admired Electric and Gas Utility rankings. Visit our website at 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 Type: Standard

Primary Location: Alabama-Metro Birmingham/Eastern AL-Birmingham

Operating Company: Southern Company Services

Other Locations: Georgia-Metro Atlanta-Atlanta

Job Type: Standard

Travel (Up to): Yes, 25 % of the Time

Work Location(s):

APC Corporate Headquarters - 600 North 18th Street (600BIRMINGHAM)

600 North 18th Street

Birmingham, 35203

Georgia Power Headquarters - 241 Ralph McGill Blvd. NE (241ATLANTA)

241 Ralph McGill Blvd. NE

Atlanta, 30308

Req ID: SCS2010870