Infrastructure Analyst - Backup and Data Protection

Configure and maintain Linux network interfaces, DNS, NTP, SMTP, SSH, system services, and host firewall settings.

Manage systemd services and support operating system lifecycle activities, including patching, upgrades, and configuration validation.

Troubleshoot Linux permissions, SELinux, service dependencies, performance issues, and system logs.

Support secure configuration standards and operational hardening practices for recovery infrastructure.

Deploy, maintain, and troubleshoot Cyber Recovery virtual machines and supporting VMware components.

Support virtual networking, resource allocation, host integration, and recovery environment readiness.

Coordinate infrastructure changes with virtualization teams to ensure alignment with enterprise standards and change management processes.

Configure and validate isolated vault networking, routing, DNS, and firewall rule requirements.

Support secure communication between production, backup, and vault environments while preserving recovery isolation objectives.

Monitor synchronization jobs, CyberSense analysis completion, backup recoverability, and recovery readiness indicators.

Generate operational reports, identify operational risks, and recommend corrective actions.

Analytical troubleshooting and root-cause analysis

Operational discipline and attention to detail

Security-minded infrastructure administration

Customer focus and commitment to reliable service delivery

Collaboration across storage, backup, network, security, virtualization, and application teams

Ownership of documentation, standards, and continuous improvement

This position falls under the company’s Insider Threat Program and will have access to, and control over sensitive data, systems or assets. Enhanced personnel screening, which includes a background review, drug screen and psychological assessment, will be required if you are selected for this position

Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .

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 . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.