Real Time Cyber Security Specialist

American Electric Power•New Albany, IN

3d•$98,993 - $151,133•Onsite

About The Position

The Real Time Operations Security Specialist Sr designs and implements security solutions for operational technology (OT) systems, leads security projects, and provides technical expertise to safeguard critical infrastructure. The role also monitors, detects, analyzes, and responds to cybersecurity threats and incidents affecting the organization’s systems and networks. This position must be performed onsite five days per week at one of the following locations: New Albany, Ohio; Shreveport, Louisiana; Salem, Virginia; or Corpus Christi, Texas. Overtime, on-call assignments, and occasional travel may be required. The work involves protecting SCADA/EMS systems and the Bulk Electric System while considering potential risk and operational impact. The posting describes qualifications for two position levels: RT Ops Security Spec Sr (SG8) and RT Ops Security Spec Prin (SG9). Both require an associate’s degree in an applicable area, or the stated high school/GED and experience or certification alternative. A bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred; an advanced degree is an added plus for the principal level. The senior level requires four years of relevant experience in a related role, while the principal level requires eight years of domain experience in a related role, typically including at least seven years in cybersecurity with significant OT security experience.

Requirements

Strong technical knowledge of OT protocols and security technologies.
For the senior level: at least four years of relevant experience in a related role, in addition to any experience counted toward the education requirement.
For the principal level: at least eight years of domain experience in a related role, in addition to any experience counted toward the education requirement; experience will typically include at least seven years in cybersecurity with significant OT security experience.
Minimum education for either listed level: an associate’s degree in an applicable area, or a high school diploma/GED plus two years of relevant experience in an applicable area, or certification in an applicable area. Applicable areas include IT/OT system administration, IT/OT application support, cybersecurity, and ADMS/DMS/EMS/OMS/SCADA.
Must work onsite five days per week at one of the listed locations.
Overtime, on-call assignments, and occasional travel may be required.

Nice To Haves

CISSP or another security certification is preferred.
A bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred.
An advanced degree is an added plus for the principal level.

Responsibilities

Design and implement advanced security architectures for OT systems.
Lead security incident response efforts and investigations.
Develop and deliver training on OT security best practices.
Develop and maintain documentation of security systems, projects, and processes.
Plan and implement complex security projects, initiatives, and incidents.
Translate and present security topics to team members and AEP leaders, and establish recommendations based on available options.
Present security information clearly and concisely.
Collaborate on team learning needs and pursue opportunities to increase security knowledge.
Gather first-hand information about security requirements and identify cost-effective improvements to the security posture.
Research and propose new opportunities, ideas, and approaches to improve security posture.
Manage time and resources across multiple assignments and formulate and share work plans to meet security objectives.
Communicate Security’s role and expectations in meeting Enterprise Security strategies and requirements.
Perform vulnerability management, patch management, Active Directory administration, antivirus and endpoint security, firewall ACL management, encryption and certificate management, security logging and alerting, and access and password management.
Complete work with consideration for risk and impact to SCADA/EMS systems and the Bulk Electric System.