Security Technical Spec Lead - Staff

Job Posting End Date

06-06-2026

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

Candidates will be considered based on their qualifications and the candidate’s ability to work from an approved work location. AEP will consider qualified candidates who are willing to relocate to an approved work location, at the candidate’s expense, provided the relocation can be completed within a timeframe that meets AEP’s staffing needs. NOTE: All remote work locations require vetting and final approval prior to offer and/or start date. Any work locations listed as preferred or unapproved relate specifically to the requirements for this position and are not necessarily applicable to other posted positions.

Job Description

This position is for a Security Technical Specialist Sr. who will administer cybersecurity tools used to defend and protect AEP.  Primary responsibilities include deployment, use, maintenance, and evolution of enterprise endpoint security software and tools. 
 

What you’ll do:

Essential Job Functions & Tasks

• Deploy, use, maintain and evolve cybersecurity tools on premise and in the cloud.

• Collect and analyze cybersecurity requirements.

• Create new or refine existing cybersecurity processes.

• Contribute to the resolution of cybersecurity incidents.

• Develop and maintain documentation of cybersecurity systems, projects and/or processes to ensure unified understanding.

• Collaborate with other technology areas and business units.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Help coordinate some work assignments of lower-level teammates. Contribute to the creation of a climate in which people want to do their best.

• Develop and present cybersecurity documents and reports clearly, concisely, and effectively. Adjust delivery style to fit target audience.

• Identify, clarify, resolve, and initiate solutions to cybersecurity problems requiring data analysis.

• Formulate questions and seek clarification before applying cybersecurity measures.

• Produce status reports with minimal guidance from higher level teammates. Maintain an awareness of time constraints for work activities; make appropriate adjustments when needed. 

• Participate in team initiatives and meetings by preparing, making contributions and following through on agreements.

• Participate in activities to ensure AEP is in compliance with laws, regulations and standards such as NERC CIP, SOX, Privacy, and PII.

• Demonstrate the utmost flexibility and capability to switch from one activity to another on short notice.  Willingness to work overtime for incident response for security events.

• This position may require some work outside of normal hours and being on call. 

Preferred Requirements:

• Demonstrate cybersecurity-specific working knowledge of, or experience with, several of the items from the following list:

  • Endpoint protection software and technologies

  • UNIX/Linux command line operations

  • Windows Active Directory

  • TCP/IP

  • Network infrastructure, including DNS, firewalls, routers, switches and load-balancers

  • Packet capture software (Wireshark, Fiddler, etc.)

  • Scripting / development using Python, PowerShell, Bash, or Perl.

  • Strong understanding of application control methodology.

• Demonstrate knowledge of endpoint troubleshooting skills in Windows and/or Linux environments.

• Demonstrate knowledge of how traffic flows through networks.

• Experience in operational technology/critical infrastructure, preferably with NERC CIP experience.

Preferred Experience:

• Architect, engineer, develop, deploy, and administer XDR \ EDR solutions for the AEP environment. 

• Architect, engineer, develop, deploy, and administer endpoint security solutions for the AEP environment. 

• Support integration of endpoint tools with existing solutions to enhance visibility of user activity across all of AEP’s services. 

• Responsible for architecting, engineering, deploying, and administering the configurations and policies for AEP’s endpoint tools. 

• Continually evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of endpoint solutions and policies as needed to tune configurations to reduce false positive events while improving detection of high quality, quantifiable and measurable risk events while also maintaining optimal system performance and stability. 

• Responsible for troubleshooting complex issues on user and server endpoints in a large geographically diverse environment. 

• Be a technical leader who can think strategically, has extensive technical knowledge, and can leverage technology, automation, and managed services to scale delivery of capabilities. 

• Establish processes and procedures for entry and intermediate level analysts. 

• Advise management on tool effectiveness where appropriate. 

• Partner with internal stakeholders to implement appropriate configurations, policies, and procedures for endpoint security solutions. 

• Cyber Security Engineer 

• IT Security Engineer 

• Threat Detection Engineer 

• Information Security Operations Engineer 

• Security Operations Analyst 

• Security Endpoint Manager 

• XDR \\ EDR 

• Endpoint Security 

Preferred Certifications:

CCIPS, CCS-P, CERT Incident Response Process Professional, CNCT, CISM, CISSP,  CREST Certified Host Intrusion Analyst, CREST Certified Malware Reverse Engineer, CREST Registered Technical Security Architect, GCCC, GCDA, GCED, GCFW, GCIA, GCIH, GCIP,  GCLD, GCPN, GCTI, GCUX, GCWN, GDAT, GDSA, GFACT, GICSP, GISF, GISP, GLEG, GMON, GOSI, GPCS, GREM, GRID, GSEC, GSLC, GSOM, GXPN, ISA, ISP, ISSAP, MCITP, Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert,  Microsoft 365 Security Administration, Microsoft Security, OSCP, OSEE, Vendor specific certifications. 

What We're Looking For:

(Security Spec Lead SG9)

Education requirements are listed below:

• Bachelor's degree OR Associates degree with 2 years relevant experience in system administration/help desk/security (cyber or physical) OR High School Diploma/GED with 4 years relevant experience in IT system administration/help desk/security (cyber or physical).  

Work Experience requirement listed below:

• 7 or more years of Information Technology related experience; OR 5 or more years of security related experience, which may include military/government work experience in addition to any experience identified above.

(Security Spec Staff SG10)

Education requirements are listed below:

• Bachelor's degree or associate degree with 2 years relevant experience in system administration/help desk/security (cyber or physical) OR High School Diploma/GED with 4 years relevant experience in IT system administration/help desk/security (cyber or physical).

Work Experience requirement listed below:

• 10 or more years of Information Technology related experience OR 8 or more years of security related experience, which may include military/government work experience in addition to any experience identified above.

What You'll Get:

Base Salary from $116,255.00 - $177,503.00 /year.  In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-009

Compensation Range:

$116,255.00 - $177,503.00

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.  

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