Infrastructure Manager

Description

JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for the strategic development and operation of Company's server and container-based computing platforms and systems that host enabling software in support of Company’s applications. These enabling software products include web servers, middleware, SSL provisioning, DNS, and application traffic management. This position manages a team of 1 supervisor, fourteen full‑time employees, and eleven contracted workers. The role is responsible for the design, build, enhancement, integration, provisioning, support, and maintenance of these compute platforms. Working in conjunction with Infrastructure Services, application portfolios, end user services, IT security, technology leadership teams, and third‑party technology partners, this leader is responsible for delivering highly reliable, quality computing solutions and services that meet the enterprise’s business needs, architectural, and performance standards, while appropriately managing risks for compliance and reliability.

Job Requirements

• Establishes a strategic direction for enterprise computing services technologies that enables the business to meet its strategic and operational objectives.
• Develops and implements a comprehensive computing services technology roadmap for the enterprise that transforms business operations and facilitates competitive differentiation and advantage.
• Drives and manages continuous improvement of computing solutions and services, including delivery, maintenance, provisioning, production support and reliability.
• Applies strong leadership and strategic thinking to a diverse set of opportunities and challenges, serving as a true strategic partner and business enabler.
• Drives innovation and leverages technology to create value.
• Establishes and maintains excellent working relationships and partnerships with leadership throughout the enterprise, industry peers and groups, external vendors, and suppliers.
• Provides leadership for critical strategic initiatives that improve and optimize the computing infrastructure and fully executes on business initiatives.
• Delivers computing solutions that are common where possible and custom where it counts.
• Provides cost‑effective management, rationalization and simplification of the company’s computing services technologies, systems and projects.
• Enforces appropriate TO policies, best practices, processes, systems and technology portfolio and lifecycle management, and program and project management.
• Leads and manages an organization of computing services leaders and technical professionals.
• Continuously monitors and evaluates the operating model and supporting organizational design to identify efficiencies and synergies and ensure efficient resource allocation.
• Creates an overall computing services budget and manages financial performance.
• Hires, develops, rewards, and retains a highly qualified and diverse leadership team.
• Creates an environment that fosters accountability, innovation, and engagement at all levels.
• Establishes him/herself as a thought leader and integral part of the Infrastructure Services leadership team.

Education

• Degree preferred; BS/BA in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

Experience and Knowledge

• Four or more years of experience in IT, leading teams, and supporting infrastructure or applications.
• Comprehensive knowledge of information technology with extensive knowledge of technology environments, including telecommunications, networks, compute, application integration and cybersecurity.
• Experience establishing and defining comprehensive technology strategies and roadmaps that meet the strategic and operational objectives of the business.

Skills

Middleware, OpenShift, WebSphere, WebLogic, Tomcat, IIS

Top Skills Details

Middleware ,OpenShift

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Atlanta, GA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $ - $ /yr.

Southern Company offers competitive pay, annual incentive opportunities, a pension and 401(k), comprehensive medical/dental/vision coverage, paid time off, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and a broad range of wellness and insurance benefits.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Atlanta,GA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 15, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.