Southern Company

Vulnerability Engineer

Southern Company • $90K — $120K *
Atlanta, GA 30349In-Person
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of IT experience, preferably with Windows endpoint management.
  • Strong background in vulnerability management and security protocols.
  • Expertise in Windows operating systems and enterprise desktop engineering.
  • Ability to implement and enforce security baselines across diverse environments.
  • Proficiency in PowerShell for automation and scripting tasks.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and improve Windows vulnerability management processes.
  • Lead the remediation of vulnerabilities in the Windows OS environment.
  • Manage monthly patching and security update deployments.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to set OS standards.
  • Evaluate new technologies and implement secure endpoint solutions.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
  • Gain experience with cutting-edge technologies and secure solutions.
  • Collaborative culture with strong emphasis on team success.
  • Exposure to enterprise-level challenges and strategic decision-making.
  • Professional development opportunities to enhance skills and career growth.
Full Job Description
Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for enterprise Windows endpoint administration, with significant ownership of vulnerability remediation, security baseline management, and the ongoing health of the Southern Company PC operating system environment. The role combines deep technical execution with strategy, cross-functional leadership, and continuous improvement to keep the Windows platform secure, current, resilient, and aligned with business needs.

Responsibilities include:
  • Acts as the Windows vulnerability subject matter expert, overseeing remediation processes and continuously improving enterprise vulnerability management practices
  • Leads enterprise Windows OS and baseline vulnerability remediation efforts, including identification, prioritization, coordination, and validation of corrective actions
  • Drives monthly patching and remediation activities for the PC environment, ensuring security updates are deployed effectively and risk is reduced in a timely manner
  • Collaborates with the team to establish Windows OS standards, security baselines, and best-practice PC configurations across Southern Company
  • Partners with Security, Architecture, Engineering, and Support teams to drive timely remediation of Windows OS and baseline vulnerabilities across the enterprise
  • Leads coordination with architects, support personnel, project managers, solution providers, and vendors to design, prioritize, and implement secure endpoint technologies and remediation initiatives
  • Evaluates emerging technologies, security capabilities, and serves as a lead resource for proofs of concept, modernization efforts, and project delivery related to the Windows platform
  • Maintains current Windows OS versions, strengthens baseline compliance, and advances adoption of the latest secure operating system features and capabilities

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Technical Skills Required
  • Extensive knowledge of Windows operating systems, endpoint hardware, and enterprise desktop engineering
  • Comprehensive knowledge of Southern Company software and hardware configurations, with the ability to apply standards consistently across the enterprise PC environment
  • Working knowledge of network, server, and storage technologies
  • Strong understanding of cybersecurity threats, vulnerability management, security baselines, and the importance of protecting the enterprise computing environment
  • Ability to learn and apply modern technologies and concepts
  • Ability to research solutions to problems and stay current with rapidly evolving technologies
  • Excellent diagnostic, troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Programming and scripting skills using system-level APIs and WMI, preferably with PowerShell, to automate remediation, configuration management, and reporting
  • Experience with Windows 11 imaging, operating system deployment, baseline hardening, and patch and vulnerability remediation processes is strongly preferred

Non-Technical Skills Required
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including technical writing
  • Works effectively in a team environment, including with geographically dispersed teams
  • Ability to simplify complex subjects so they can be easily understood by non-technical audiences
  • High degree of focus on quality, reliability, efficiency, risk reduction, and measurable outcomes
  • Thrives in a fast-paced environment, adapts to changing priorities, and operates with minimal supervision
  • Self-motivated, takes initiative, drives issues to resolution, and removes obstacles to deliver results
  • Ability to assess the impact of changes, quantify risk, and make sound decisions in complex, high-visibility situations
  • Travel as needed
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple responsibilities


Education and Experience Requirements
  • A four-year bachelor's degree in a computing or engineering field is strongly preferred
  • Minimum of five years of experience in an IT-related field


MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Sets strategy, roadmaps, and standards for the Windows endpoint platform and leads the deployment of secure, scalable solutions
  • Develops and executes test plans for the deployment of technology solutions, patches, configuration changes, and remediation activities
  • Determines and documents strategy for the Windows OS platform, security baseline posture, and use of supporting technologies
  • Serves as the subject matter expert (SME) for Windows OS and baseline vulnerability remediation, establishing standards, governance, and multi-year roadmaps; identifying and prioritizing risk; driving remediation plans; and ensuring consistent execution across Digital Workplace Technologies
  • Documents products, versions, patch levels, baseline settings, detailed configurations, and architectural diagrams as needed
  • Engages with architects, support personnel, project managers, solution providers, and vendors to establish clear timelines for the design and implementation of modern technologies in the production environment
  • Determines detailed product configurations, hardening settings, and implementation requirements for secure and supportable endpoint operations
  • Reviews communications and documentation developed by support analysts to ensure accuracy and effectiveness
  • Serves as a point of escalation for second- and third-tier support analysts for systemic issues, high-priority vulnerabilities, and complex remediation challenges
  • Creates and maintains support documentation and knowledge articles
  • Stays current on industry trends and emerging technologies and continuously identifies opportunities to automate remediation, strengthen baselines, and improve endpoint security and operational efficiency
  • Consults with business partners to provide value-added technology solutions
  • Works with Technology Organization groups to enhance the user experience of products and better leverage platform capabilities
  • Maintains relationships with vendors from a product roadmap and pre-sales perspective


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.

Stay Connected

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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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Join Southern Company—where careers glow brighter!

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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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