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Electronic Security Analyst (NOT Cybersecurity) - Southeast Area of GA

Georgia Power Company

The Role

Overview

Analyze, plan, implement and support electronic security systems for Georgia Power.

Key Responsibilities

  • access control
  • video surveillance
  • system administration
  • tech research
  • project integration
  • emergency response

Tasks

-Support software and databases related to Cool Compliance access management system requests. -Conduct research on available and emerging system technologies to recommend, implement, and oversee all aspects for upgrades to including but not limited Software House CCure Security Access Controls, and Avigilon CCTV Systems and evaluation of potential new applications. -Self-initiates tasks and projects to achieve strategic goals for Southern Company and Georgia Power Corporate Security and to ensure effective operation, compliance, standardization, health, and reliability of physical access control systems and video surveillance systems. -Coordinate with other Corporate Security team members, external security integrators and contractors, and other business units to effectively implement physical security solutions. -Provide system administration for critical control and monitoring systems used by Corporate Security. -Manages and contributes to projects related to achieving enterprise-wide Corporate Security Modernization goals including but not limited to: CCURE integration, product selection and implementation of asset management, video surveillance user management. -Provide strategic direction and planning for best practices and implementation of initiatives for physical access control systems and video surveillance systems. -Function as primary point of contact for emergencies impacting the following but not limited to: Software House CCure application, Avigilon CCTV Systems, and Cool Compliance access management entities across the Georgia Power organization. -Anticipate, identify, and mitigate systems risk and exposures, and provide timely response when incidents occur.

Requirements

  • ccure
  • avigilon
  • networking
  • bachelor's
  • driver's license
  • ethics

What You Bring

-Ability to respond to and resolve complex technical computer hardware and software performance failures. -High School graduate with a minimum of 3 years related experience working with CCURE programing and naming conventions. -You must already live in…OR…be willing to relocate to an agreed upon location in “Southeast GA” if you are the successful candidate. -An advanced degree is preferred however an equivalent combination of education, training, and prior experience that are directly correlated to job knowledge will be considered. -Must have at least one year of verifiable driving experience (Must hold a valid driver’s license for the class vehicle to be operated. Driving permits are not typically considered a valid driver’s license). -Must have no revocation of driving privileges within the 36 months prior to application, no convictions of major traffic violations (DUI, hit and run, reckless driving, etc.) within the 12 months prior to application, or any pending charges for a major traffic violation at the time of application. -General Understanding of budgets and/or capable of learning about budgeting (capital & O&M) and accounting processes to ensure budget compliance. Must have a strong focus on teamwork, be a collaborator and build strong relationships with customers, suppliers and other TO organizations. -Demonstrate strong ethics and discretion in handling sensitive or confidential information. -Desirable: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, criminal justice, or another technical field. -Working knowledge (design, implementation, programming, troubleshooting) of electronic security hardware and software systems including but not limited to Software House CCure access control and Avigilon surveillance solutions software. -Working knowledge of networking infrastructure. -Desirable: ASIS Board Certification in Security Management (CPP), Physical Security (PSP), and/or Network Administrator certifications are preferred. -Must consent to a continuous monitoring of your Motor Vehicle Record

The Company

About Georgia Power Company

-The company evolved from streetcar operations into Georgia’s largest electric utility. -It manages generation, transmission, and distribution of energy. -The company operates a diverse energy mix, including coal, gas, nuclear, solar, and hydro, supported by smart grid investments. -It played a key role in building Plant Vogtle’s new nuclear Units 3 & 4, the first US nuclear expansion in 30 years. -Typical projects include outage restoration, pole replacements, smart-device deployments, and utility-scale solar installations. -Ownership by Southern Company gives it regional scale, but it remains the primary power provider for Georgia. -Standout projects include operating North America’s largest coal plant (Plant Scherer) and co-owning the Edwin Hatch nuclear plant. -The company is shifting toward renewables and smart grid resilience while maintaining large-scale thermal and nuclear assets.

Sector Specialisms

Commercial

Industrial

Energy Efficiency

Solar Energy

Electric Transportation

Utility Services

Electrical Infrastructure

Telecommunications

Water

Gas

Government

Institutional

Distributed Generation

Cogeneration

Fleet Electrification

Lighting Design

Energy Management

Construction

Engineering

Architecture