Fixed Wireless Engineer

Job Description:

Fixed Wireless Engineer

Location: Remote/work from home with strong preference for Atlanta or Birmingham metro areas. Occasional (day) travel to project locations and corporate headquarters as required.

Purpose: The Fixed Wireless Engineer is responsible for providing tactical planning, engineering design, process design, automation design, documentation, network device management, equipment lifecycle management, and third-level technical support for the core network infrastructure and fixed wireless field routers on Southern Company’s network.

General Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for engineering designs for network infrastructure related to Southern Company’s Fixed wireless router implementation including Cisco core network devices, appliances (AAA, ISE), and GE Orbit LTE field network routers.
• Responsible for design, implementation and 3^rd level support of secured configuration for fixed wireless communication, including Cisco DMVPN infrastructure, IPSec VPNs and certificate management.
• Responsible for developing, maintaining, and supporting the network automation efforts using Python and Ansible.
• Responsible for design, implementation and 3^rd level support of the automated provisioning process for field network routers.
• Responsible for development of and compliance with engineering standards including documentation, product, lifecycle plans, and design packages.
• Responsible for coordinating supplemental engineering service providers and/or contractors performing engineering design for network projects.
• Responsible for providing support to the affiliate Operating Companies on issues related to network planning, engineering design, and engineering consulting.
• Responsible for developing and participation in the successful completion of Network Engineering and Technology Organization initiatives.
• Responsible for providing third-level maintenance (reactive, preventative, and quality assurance) support as well as backup maintenance/installation coverage related to the identified networks at specific Southern Company locations.

Job Requirements:

• Basic knowledge of telecommunications systems and data network systems including IP addressing and naming (DNS, DHCP), Internet, Firewalls, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), LAN switching, Core Network switching and network routing protocols including OSPF and BGP.
• Experience with Python and Ansible.
• Cellular router experience in configuration and troubleshooting.
• Understanding of cellular wireless technology (routers, IoT, APNs, antennas, RF, etc.).
• Knowledge of Network Management systems, e.g. HPNA, GE PulseNet is a plus.
• SD-WAN and/or S.A.S.E. knowledge and/or experience.
• Cloud architecture experience is a plus.
• Experience with Operations Technologies (OT) and Real-Time SCADA systems is a plus.
• Experience with Palo Alto Firewalls is a plus.
• Advanced network troubleshooting and network protocol analysis (e.g. WireShark) skills are a plus.
• Demonstrated personal computer skills (i.e. Word, Excel, Visio, etc.).
• Ability to effectively organize tasks, manage multiple priorities/details, meet schedules, and deliver on customer commitments.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Effective oral and written communications skills with the ability to convey complex technical issues in business terms.

Competencies:

• Ability to work in a team atmosphere.
• Ability to provide and accept feedback.
• Ability to build relationships, to communicate and work with all levels of management, vendors, and other internal and external groups and customers and exhibit positive influence at all levels.
• Self-motivated with the ability to effectively prioritize work assignments.
• Ability to manage multiple project responsibilities simultaneously.
• Team-oriented with a strong work ethic.
• Willingness to embrace, influence, and lead change.
• Ability to record and produce procedural documentation for troubleshooting and deployment efforts.

Education / Experience:

• Must have a four-year technical degree. Degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred); Computer Science, MIS, or technical degree in Computer Science or related technology is acceptable (Would be filled as Engineering Analyst role if non-engineering degree).
• Minimum of 3-5 years of Data Network Experience with Cisco Routing/Switching and firewalls.
• Cisco certifications are a plus.

About Us

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial 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 infrastructure company 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 our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero 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 and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from various organizations.