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
- Strong communication and influence skills to encourage adoption of automation standards, reusable solutions, and platform best practices
- 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
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
- Understanding of platform monitoring, logging, capacity management, backup, recovery, and high-availability concepts
- Enhanced personnel screening, which includes a background review, drug screen and psychological assessment, will be required if you are selected for this position
About Southern Company
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.
Benefits
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.