Director, Networks & Communications_

155400-194100 per year | Tucker, GA, USA | Salary | Full TimeThis position provides the strategic direction and leadership for GSOC supporting GSOC, the EMCs, Oglethorpe Power Corporation, and Georgia Transmission Corporation including responsibility for Networks, Voice Communications, Telecommunications, and Technical Support functions. Works across functional areas to develop and implement a operational strategy that supports the goals and vision of the organization. Responsible for overall corporate compliance with all FCC and NERC CIP standards. Ensures staff compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, industry standards, corporate policies, guidelines, and procedures, including but not limited to, RUS, OSHA, NERC, FERC, and ITS requirements. Promotes an environment of compliance and continuous improvement to meet the Corporation's goals and objectives.**Job Duties:**+ Provides direction and leadership in the performance of GSOC's Network Engineering and Network Maintenance functions, which includes monitoring industry trends and research & development as well as developing and implementing policies, systems, standards, and work processes.+ Provides direction and leadership in the Telecommunications and Technical Support areas ensuring related system performance and maintenance are sufficient for the support of real-time operations, which includes monitoring industry trends and research & development as well as developing and implementing policies, systems, standards, and work processes.+ Provides direction and leadership to Strategic Programs; such as Fiber expansion, Circuit Management, Lifecycle Management, and Network Services provided to 3rd parties. Provides escalated Customer Support for provided services.+ Represents the Corporation's interests in technology issues both internal and external to the Corporation, including contracts, issues, and negotiations involving FOC functional departments, Members, Integrated Transmission System (ITS) Participants, regulatory agencies (FERC, NERC, SERC), contractors, vendors, and other utilities.+ Creates, implements, and maintains an environment of compliance and continuous improvement across the corporation as it relates to security and technology.+ Provides strategic, audit, and regulatory support and assistance to Executive Management as requested.+ Provides leadership and support during activation of Conservative Operations, Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, and the Security Incident Response and Recovery Plans.**Required Qualifications:****Education** : Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field.**Experience** : 12 years in industrial control systems, communications, energy management systems, or security with an electric utility, at least 5 years in a management or leadership role**Equivalent Experience** : Associates Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field with at least 18 years of experience with industrial control systems, communications, energy management systems, or security with an electric utility, at least 10 years of which in a management or leadership role**Licenses, Certifications, and/or Registrations** : Professional Engineering License desired.**Specialized Skills:** Strong verbal and written communication skills. Proven ability to quickly adapt and lead cross-functional/organizational change with confidence. Demonstrated ability to make decisions using a risk framework with incomplete information and a bias toward action. Excellent problem solver coupled with a proven ability to lead groups involved in fast paced, high-pressure environments.Georgia System Operations Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including veterans and disabled. We are a drug-free workplace. All applicants are subject to substance abuse testing.