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This position is responsible for the implementation, execution, and improvement of operational processes to ensure system availability for all computer systems supported by the EMS department and used by Southern Company operating companies’ transmission control centers (OPCO TCC’s) as well as the power coordination center (PCC) and their respective back-office personnel.\nThe successful candidate will provide 24x7 operational support for the EMS/SCADA Systems (OSI Monarch) and other tools that support the operational needs of our customers. This role will focus on administration of Linux servers and Windows servers using RedHat Ansible products that are built and maintained by the EMS department or provided by solution vendors. 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