Vulnerability Engineer

Job Summary

This Endpoint Security & Vulnerability Management Engineer position supports Digital Workplace Planning & Service Management and is focused on reducing enterprise cyber risk through vulnerability remediation, software lifecycle management, endpoint security controls, automation, reporting, and operational modernization.

Job Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in workplace support, desktop support, service desk, endpoint operations, EWS, systems administration, application support, vulnerability remediation support, or related enterprise technology disciplines.
• Experience supporting Microsoft Windows endpoints, users, applications, or endpoint-related incidents in an enterprise support environment.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Intune, MECM/SCCM, Microsoft Configuration Manager, software deployment tools, device management consoles, or comparable endpoint support platforms.
• Basic understanding of vulnerability management, patching, remediation tracking, compliance follow-up, ticket management, or operational risk reduction.
• Experience supporting software installs, application troubleshooting, application upgrades, patching, device remediation, customer validation, or software lifecycle activities.
• Experience with PowerShell, command-line tools, endpoint troubleshooting utilities, or a demonstrated interest in learning scripting and automation.
• Experience creating, maintaining, or interpreting reports using Excel, Power BI, endpoint management platforms, ITSM data, vulnerability tools, DEX tools, or comparable reporting sources.
• Experience with ServiceNow, Helix, Remedy, or comparable IT service management platforms.
• Exposure to vulnerability management platforms such as Tenable, Qualys, Rapid7, CrowdStrike Spotlight, Tanium, Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management, or equivalent technologies.
• Exposure to endpoint privilege management platforms such as Delinea Privilege Manager, BeyondTrust, CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager, Microsoft Endpoint Privilege Management, or comparable technologies.
• Awareness of NIST, CIS, Zero Trust, CVSS, CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities, vulnerability prioritization, and risk-based remediation practices.

Education

A bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related discipline is preferred. Military experience, equivalent education, technical training, certifications, and relevant hands-on experience will be considered.

Behavioral Attributes

• Committed to safety first through cyber risk reduction, secure endpoint practices, sound judgment, and protection of enterprise systems and users.
• Persistent, flexible, and able to adapt to changing priorities.
• Demonstrates intentional inclusion by collaborating respectfully across teams, listening to different perspectives, and building strong relationships with technical and non-technical partners.
• Drives superior performance through accountability, operational excellence, continuous improvement, and consistent follow-through.
• Candid, honest, authentic, resourceful, and able to exercise good judgment in complex or time-sensitive situations.

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.

Additional Information

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).