Hybrid OT Cybersecurity Engineer/Analyst

Southern Company; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Company is seeking an Operational Cyber Security Engineer/Analyst to strengthen our cybersecurity efforts for the Generation Cyber Security Program. You will perform cyber assessments at generation facilities, focusing on NERC CIP and our cyber standards, while developing documentation and participating in project teams.

The role expands capabilities in networking, disaster recovery, patch management, and security tooling, with a strong emphasis on reporting, governance, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Systems is preferred.
• Security certification preferred.
• Work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with Industrial Control System/SCADA security is preferred.
• Experience with ICS/OT security standards and frameworks (NERC CIP, NIST SP 800-82) is preferred.
• Experience with systems security management is preferred.
• Ability to draft technical reports based on assessment findings.
• Experience with regulatory audit documentation and processes.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a cohesive and consistent message about the Program, Policies, and Requirements when interacting with customers and colleagues.
• Support automation of information reporting for cyber standards compliance.
• Lead cyber assessments regarding compliance to Company Policies and Requirements. Document cyber assessment in formal report.
• Provide technical analysis by conducting Cyber Security Reviews for new industrial control system or operational technology-related projects.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation such as reports, network diagrams, etc.
• Participate on project teams as needed to implement NERC CIP requirements.

Skills

Technical report drafting

Regulatory audit knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork and customer focus

Industrial network protocols knowledge

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/CS/IS

Security certification

Tools

Excel

Job description

Southern Company is seeking an Operational Cyber Security Engineer/Analyst to strengthen our cybersecurity efforts for the Generation Cyber Security Program. You will perform cyber assessments at generation facilities, focusing on NERC CIP and our cyber standards, while developing documentation and participating in project teams.

The role expands capabilities in networking, disaster recovery, patch management, and security tooling, with a strong emphasis on reporting, governance, and