IT Security Analyst
Description
SCS Technology Security
Identity Security Analyst
Position Overview:
Southern Company, a major U.S. energy firm, is seeking an Identity Security Analyst to assist in the application integrations and service management responsibilities of the Identity Security team. This is a hybrid role that allows for largely remote work, but occasional in-office presence is expected.
This position requires the ability to work with business partners, handle escalations appropriately, identify and solve operational inefficiencies, and learn new technologies. The role will work with the Identity Security manager to define and implement policies and procedures of the team and coordinate change management for various identity infrastructure products.
The ideal candidate will have a background in cyber security and service management with an understanding of systems automation and a mentality of constant improvement. They must be a solid communicator and able to motivate others to provide a consistent and positive business partner experience.
Southern Company is headquartered in Atlanta, and we bring energy to homes and businesses across the country. We have made our name as a leading producer of clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy, and we approach each day as a vital step in building the future of energy. We are always looking ahead, and our innovations in the industry - from new nuclear to deployment of electric transportation and renewables - to help brighten the lives and businesses of millions of customers nationwide. Our team is critical to building the future of energy with secure, resilient, and sustainable cyber solutions.
Job Responsibilities:
Take on and prioritize the requests in the Identity Security team's service management queue.This involves tasks like troubleshooting account issues, vetting vendor access, creating privileged accounts, creating non-human accounts, etc.
Integrate applications with various identity providers and solve business and security problems.
Assist in the development and maturation of our identity provisioning operations - identify areas of opportunity, design improvements, and execute those solutions with others.
Serve as a trusted advisor to our business partner stakeholders, by taking input and constantly evolving our identity processes to meet dynamic business needs.
Leverage a marketing-based approach to security services to improve technology, security awareness, and compliance.
Contribute to standards and polices for the identity security program.
Participate in special projects and assignments within Identity Security
Support Identity Management activities in the Windows and/or Unix environments
Qualifications:
Required:
. Experience with identity and security concepts, such as identity providers, single-sign-on, federation, least-privilege, authentication vs authorization, MFA, and certificates.
. Experience automating technology systems via modern languages and APIs such as PowerShell, Python, REST.
. Familiarity with ITIL processes - change management and incident management.
. Experience prioritizing and executing with minimal direction or oversight.
. Must pass NERC CIP & Insider Threat Protection background checks.
Desired:
. A fundamental understanding of IT Security and risk management principles
. Experience with modern identity concepts such as dynamic risk, progressive authentication, self-service, biometrics, and passwordless.
. Experience with identity related protocols and standards such as SAML, OAuth/OIDC, WS-Fed, SCIM, FIDO, RADIUS, LDAP, Kerberos.
. Ability to promote security as a business enablement function using influence, metrics, documentation, strong verbal communication, and presentation skills.
. Industry certifications such as: CISSP, CCSP, CISA, GIAC, OSCP, CRISC, CCNP, etc.
. Experience with information security frameworks such as: COBIT, NIST, OWASP, etc.
. Familiarity with nation state, sophisticated criminal, and supply chain threats.
Up-to-date knowledge of current hacking techniques, vulnerability disclosures, and data breach incidents.
Working knowledge of cloud and traditional security network architectures.
Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
Strong customer service skills as well as strong negotiating and decision-making skills
Exhibit initiative, follow-up and follow through with customer commitments.
Ability to support and work in a team environment.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Understanding of Active Directory and the components within Active Directory
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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 .
Job Type: Standard
Primary Location: Georgia-Metro Atlanta-Atlanta
Operating Company: Southern Company Services
Other Locations: Alabama-Metro Birmingham/Eastern AL-Birmingham
Job Type: Standard
Travel (Up to...): Yes, 25 % of the Time
Work Location(s):
Georgia Power Headquarters - 241 Ralph McGill Blvd. NE (241ATLANTA)
241 Ralph McGill Blvd. NE
Atlanta, 30308
APC Corporate Headquarters - 600 North 18th Street (600BIRMINGHAM)
600 North 18th Street
Birmingham, 35203
Req ID: SCS2011713
