Southern Company · 1 day ago
Technology Organization Risk & Compliance Analyst
Birmingham, AL, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelSouthern Company is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond. This role manages risk and compliance for the Technology Organization, ensuring controls meet internal and external standards and overseeing various auditing activities.
EnergyAgricultureNatural ResourcesNuclear
Responsibilities
Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) on technology risk and control activities, providing guidance and support to both internal and external stakeholders
Represent the Technology Organization in various auditing activities
Direct the Technology Organization’s risk profile in accordance with Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) requirements
Perform risk assessments for new applications and their supporting infrastructure
Manage the relationship with the Internal Audit function for the Technology Organization
Facilitate the development and documentation of new Technology Organization policies and standards
Deliver management-level summaries of risk and compliance issues to senior management
Identify and recommend changes to streamline or automate risk/compliance activities
Oversee the creation and maturation of a proactive risk management function within the organization
Own and manage the ServiceNow Integrated Risk Management (IRM) application to support Technology Organization risk management activities
Provide backup support to other risk and compliance teams
Qualification
Required
BS/BA Degree in Computer Science / Information Security or related field
Prior Technology Security, Server Support, and/or internal controls experience
Detail oriented while working in a fast-paced environment
Strong oral and written communication skills with ability to communicate effectively at all levels
An ability to effectively influence others with an emphasis on collaborating across multiple teams and ensuring program needs are satisfied through interpersonal and trusted communication
Capable of understanding complex technical information
Strong analytical skills
Positive attitude, team player & creative problem-solving skills
Effective time management skill and good business judgment
Able to multi-task and handle multiple projects simultaneously
Proficiency with computer skills including Microsoft Suite products (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Strong decision-making capabilities, with a proven ability to weigh the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and identify the most appropriate one
Ability to understand deep technical concepts and translate those concepts to non-technical people
An understanding of business needs and commitment to delivering high-quality, prompt, and efficient service to the business
Preferred
CRISC, CISA or related industry certifications
Technology controls and processes
Industry regulations
Compliance programs and auditing practices
Information Security principles
Control frameworks including COBIT-5, NIST or similar control framework
ServiceNow IRM
Benefits
Competitive base salary
Annual incentive awards for eligible employees
Health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being
Incentive program
Company
Southern Company
Southern Company headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, is the shared services division of Southern Company.
Founded in 1912
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.16BKey Investors
GRIP Program
2025-10-03Post Ipo Equity· $1.75B
2025-05-20Post Ipo Debt· $1.45B
2024-10-21Grant· $160M
Leadership Team
Thomas Fanning
President and CEO
David Poroch
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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