Southern Company

Ansible Automation Platform Engineer

Southern Company • $100K — $120K *
Atlanta, GA 30349In-Person
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or similar experience
  • Strong knowledge of enterprise automation platforms and configuration management
  • Hands-on experience with Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) and automation technologies
  • Familiarity with container orchestration and application deployment processes
  • Understanding of Linux systems, networking, storage, and identity management
  • Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code and Git workflows
  • Basic knowledge of security standards including access management and compliance requirements

Responsibilities

  • Administer and maintain the Ansible Automation Platform for reliability and security
  • Manage components like automation controllers, execution environments, and integrations
  • Monitor platform performance and apply necessary troubleshooting
  • Conduct lifecycle management for upgrades and validations
  • Coordinate platform resource management for automation workloads
  • Implement disaster recovery and high availability for the automation platform
  • Collaborate with teams to onboard automation and integrate technologies
  • Develop and maintain reusable automation templates and workflows

Benefits

  • Collaborative team environment
  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge automation technologies
  • Participation in a culture that values continuous improvement and governance
  • Focus on professional growth through technical guidance and best practices
  • Access to Southern Company's extensive resources and core business insights
Full Job Description
Job Description

Ansible Automation Platform Engineer

JOB SUMMARY:

The Platform Engineer is responsible for the administration, maintenance, optimization, and support of the Ansible Automation Platform (AAP). This role ensures the reliability, scalability, security, and performance of the enterprise automation platform by managing containerized application deployments, platform lifecycle operations, cluster-integrated services, persistent storage, networking, and identity integrations. The Platform Engineer enables Southern Company teams to automate infrastructure and application processes efficiently by providing a stable, highly available automation platform while driving continuous improvement, governance, and adoption of automation capabilities across the IT environment.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
  • BS/BA in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent work experience
  • Demonstrated knowledge of enterprise automation platforms, infrastructure automation, and configuration management concepts
  • Experience administering or supporting Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) and related automation technologies
  • Working knowledge of container orchestration, application deployment lifecycles, and platform services
  • Understanding of Linux operating systems, networking, storage, and identity management concepts
  • Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code, Git-based workflows, and automation best practices
  • Basic knowledge of security controls, privileged access management, secrets management, and compliance requirements
  • Demonstrate strong communication and influence skills to encourage adoption of automation standards, reusable solutions, and platform best practices
  • General knowledge of Southern Company's core business
  • Ability to effectively organize tasks, manage multiple priorities/details, meet schedules, and deliver on customer commitments
  • Ability to negotiate with and influence others, both internally and with vendors
  • Ability to build relationships and work in a team atmosphere as well as work independently
  • Ability to provide and accept feedback
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
  • Experience troubleshooting platform issues involving automation workflows, integrations, networking, authentication, and system performance
  • Understanding of platform monitoring, logging, capacity management, backup, recovery, and high-availability concepts
  • Demonstrate Southern Style: Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance, and Total Commitment
  • Professional oral and written communication skills
  • Understanding of how their activities impact function budget


MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Administer, configure, and maintain the Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) to provide a secure, scalable, and highly available enterprise automation service.
  • Manage platform components including automation controllers, execution environments, automation hub content, credential management, and integrations with enterprise systems.
  • Monitor platform health, performance, availability, and capacity to ensure reliable operation of automation services.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve platform, automation workflow, integration, authentication, networking, and application deployment issues.
  • Perform platform lifecycle management activities including upgrades, patching, configuration changes, and validation testing.
  • Manage platform resources, application deployments, storage, networking, and service configurations to support automation workloads.
  • Implement and maintain high availability, backup, recovery, and disaster recovery capabilities for the automation platform.
  • Collaborate with infrastructure, security, application, and engineering teams to onboard automation use cases and integrate enterprise technologies with the platform.
  • Develop, maintain, and support reusable automation content, templates, workflows, execution environments, and platform standards.
  • Implement and maintain role-based access controls (RBAC), credential management, secrets integration, and security controls to protect platform resources.
  • Support source code management, CI/CD pipelines, and Git-based workflows used to develop, test, and deploy automation solutions.
  • Respond to and resolve incidents within defined SLAs, including participation in on-call and after-hours support rotations as needed.
  • Develop and maintain platform documentation, architecture diagrams, operational procedures, standards, and support guides.
  • Perform capacity planning and provide recommendations for platform growth, performance optimization, and resource utilization.
  • Provide technical guidance, governance, and best practices to encourage adoption of enterprise automation standards and reusable solutions.
  • Evaluate and implement new platform capabilities, integrations, and automation technologies to improve operational efficiency and customer experience.


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

About the Team

Southern Company Services

About Southern Company

With 4.4 million customers and more than 42,000 megawatts of generating capacity, Atlanta-based Southern Company is the premier energy company serving the Southeast. A leading U.S. producer of electricity, Southern Company owns electric utilities in four states and a growing competitive generation company, as well as fiber optics and wireless communications. Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and retail electric prices that are significantly below the national average. Southern Company has been listed the top ranking U.S. electric service provider in customer satisfaction for nine consecutive years by the American Customer Satisfaction Index.

Southern Company Careers

Join the dynamic team at Southern Company, a leader in energy innovation and a champion of sustainable practices. As one of the most respected companies in the energy sector, Southern Company offers unparalleled job opportunities that promise not only professional growth but also a commitment to diversity and leadership development.

Work You’ll Do

At Southern Company, we are not just about power generation; we are about empowering our team to innovate and lead the industry. By joining our team, you will collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the field, using your skills to solve complex problems and drive meaningful change.

Explore a World of Opportunities

Whether you are looking for a full-time position, an internship, or a leadership role, Southern Company has a place for you. Our wide range of employment options ensures that every team member can find a path that best suits their career ambitions and skills.

Innovate and Lead

Southern Company is at the forefront of technological innovation in the energy sector. Our team members are encouraged to lead projects and initiatives that push the boundaries of what is possible in energy production and management.

Grow and Develop

We believe in nurturing the potential of our employees through targeted diversity training, leadership workshops, and continuous professional development. Career growth at Southern Company is not just a possibility—it is an expectation.

Be Part of Our Culture

Southern Company’s culture is built on a foundation of respect, integrity, and inclusion. We celebrate diversity and believe that it drives innovation. Our team is our family, and we support each other in achieving personal and professional goals.

Benefits That Go Beyond

Choosing a career at Southern Company means enjoying a range of benefits designed to enrich your life and support your lifestyle. From health and wellness programs to retirement plans, we ensure our team members are taken care of.

Join Our Team

Ready to power up your career? Explore the job opportunities at Southern Company today. We are actively hiring and looking for passionate, curious, and solution-driven individuals. Enhance your skills, join a community of innovators, and work towards a sustainable future.

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Networking and Career Advancement

At Southern Company, networking and internal mobility are key components of career advancement. Connect with leaders, engage in cross-departmental projects, and take your professional journey to new heights.

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Learn more about Southern Company
Size
27,000 employees
Market Cap
$77.6 billion
Industry
Energy & Utilities
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1912
5 Year Trend
+3%
Revenue
$20.3 billion
* Ladders Estimates

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