Southern Company · 13 hours ago
Network Engineer
Birmingham, AL, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expSouthern Company is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond. They are seeking a Network Engineer II who will provide second-level support, change management, and documentation for the network infrastructure on operational real-time data networks.
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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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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 Administrator, is a plus
Ability to develop scripts to automate network management tasks on Cisco routers and switches is a plus
A Bachelors or Associates degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Networking or a related technology is preferred
Cisco certifications are a plus
Benefits
Competitive base salary
Annual incentive awards for eligible employees
Health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being
Additional compensation, such as an incentive program
Company
Southern Company
Southern Company headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, is the shared services division of Southern Company.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.16BKey Investors
GRIP Program
2025-10-03Post Ipo Equity· $1.75B
2025-05-20Post Ipo Debt· $1.45B
2024-10-21Grant· $160M
Leadership Team
Thomas Fanning
President and CEO
David Poroch
Chief Financial Officer
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