Computer Systems Analyst 2 4P/909

Southern Company Services is seeking a Computer Systems Analyst II to support its Energy Management Systems (EMS) department.

This role will support compliance and quality assurance activities for Transmission EMS, with a primary focus on patch management, user provisioning, access administration, internal controls, and change management ., * Support overall compliance and quality assurance activities for Transmission EMS.

• Coordinate weekly patch management meetings and follow-up sessions.
• Track patching status and ensure required actions are completed.
• Maintain documentation necessary to support compliance and audit requirements.
• Analyze patching and access data to identify compliance gaps.
• Perform controls and validations to ensure established processes are followed.
• Identify process efficiencies and recommend improvements.
• Support change management activities, including communications, process reviews, and implementation coordination.
• Serve as backup for user provisioning and de-provisioning activities.
• Grant and revoke system access within required timeframes.
• Track password changes and access-related activities.
• Review supporting evidence provided by subject matter experts.
• Administer or support user accounts, security groups, permissions, roles, and access profiles.
• Ensure access follows role-based access control and least-privilege principles.
• Maintain accurate records for security reviews, audits, and compliance assessments.
• Support risk assessments, controls testing, and internal/external audit activities.

The ideal candidate will have experience with computer system infrastructure, Active Directory, identity and access management, patching, compliance controls, audit support, and IT operations ., * 3-5 years of relevant IT, systems analysis, infrastructure, security, or compliance experience.

• Equivalent experience may be considered in place of formal education.
• Working knowledge of computer system infrastructure and IT operations.
• Working knowledge of IT security concepts and internal controls.
• Familiarity with change management processes.
• Working knowledge of Active Directory .
• Understanding of Identity and Access Management (IAM) .
• Knowledge of:
• User account administration
• Security groups
• Permissions
• Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
• Least-privilege principles
• Working knowledge of patch management, vulnerability management, and system maintenance.
• Familiarity with IT risk assessments, internal controls, controls testing, and audit requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Energy Management Systems (EMS) or utility technology environments.
• Experience with patch management coordination.
• Experience supporting access provisioning and de-provisioning.
• Experience preparing documentation for internal or external audits.
• Familiarity with compliance-driven or regulated IT environments.
• Experience leading or coordinating small technology initiatives.

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