Distribution Support Supervisor

Job Title: Distribution Support Supervisor (DSCADA)

Work Location: Onsite – 685 Virginia Ave NE, Atlanta

Relocation Assistance Available

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Operations Technology SCADA Supervisor to lead a growing team of engineers and analysts supporting the Distribution SCADA (DSCADA) system. This role is critical to ensuring reliable and secure grid operations, with a focus on technical leadership, team development, and project execution during a major upgrade phase.

The successful candidate will provide both strategic and hands-on leadership for the DSCADA environment, including support for GE DSCADA , GE ADMS , and GE DERMS , communication protocol integration and cyber security. This team supports 24/7 control center operations via a rotating on-call structure and is a key player in our Operations Technology (OT) ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise a growing team of approximately 10 engineers and analysts responsible for the health, performance, and evolution of the Distribution SCADA environment.

• Provide technical oversight and support for DSCADA, ADMS, DERMS, and related OT platforms.

• Lead system upgrades, integrations, and transitions, including migration to automated deployments of containerized services on Kubernetes clusters

• Oversee daily system monitoring, event response, troubleshooting, and performance tuning across OT network layers.

• Collaborate with Southern Company Peers, Cybersecurity, and IT to ensure system integrity, compliance, and availability.

• Manage relationships with key vendors for product support, licensing, and implementation efforts.

• Support infrastructure automation initiatives, including Infrastructure-as-Code, process scripting, and configuration management (e.g., GitHub).

• Promote best practices in system documentation, code management, change control, and incident response.

Education

• BS degree in Engineering , Computer Science, or related technical field ).

Experience, Skills, and Abilities

• 2+ years of experience in a formal or informal supervisory/leadership role preferred.

• Familiarity with Kubernetes and containerized application deployment.

• Hands-on experience with GE or Alstom SCADA/ADMS/DERMS platforms a plus.

• Familiarity with DNP3, ICCP, and other industrial communication protocols a plus.

• Experience working in Linux and Windows Server environments; virtualization using VMware.

• Strong understanding of networked industrial control systems and zoned architectures.

• Experience leading or supporting ADMS and/or DERMS implementations.

• Working knowledge of automation scripting, documentation, and modern software management principles.

• Demonstrated ability to lead teams through change, innovation, and modernization efforts.

• Familiarity with NERC CIP or other utility-relevant cybersecurity frameworks (a plus).

• Travel is required up to 25% of the time

Behavioral Attributes

• Creates and maintains an inclusive culture

• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with peers and partners

• High collaboration between OT, IT, Operations, and Cybersecurity.

• Ability to thrive in a team environment

Why This Role Matters

This is a unique opportunity to shape the next generation of grid control technologies while leading a high-performing team through significant transformation. If you're ready to lead with technical depth and operational focus, we want to hear from you.

Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the Company's promise to 2.6 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy at rates below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the Company is recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeogiaPower.com and connect with the Company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).

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 .

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). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Identification: 13976

Job Category: Engineering

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Georgia Power

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