RT Ops Security Spec Sr

American Electric Power•Shreveport, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Real Time Operations Security Specialist Sr designs and implements security solutions for operational technology systems. This role involves leading security projects and providing technical expertise in safeguarding critical infrastructure.

Requirements

Minimum of an Associate’s degree in an applicable area OR equivalent education and experience of a high school diploma/GED and two (2) years of relevant experience in an applicable area or certification in an applicable area. Applicable areas defined as: IT/OT System Administration, IT/OT Application Support, Cyber Security, ADMS/DMS/EMS/OMS/SCADA.
Four (4) years of relevant experience in a related role.
Strong technical knowledge of OT protocols and security technologies

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree is strongly preferred.
CISSP or other Security certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Create, configure, and maintain firewall rules and policies
Manage network ports, port openings, and related access requests
Troubleshoot connectivity issues related to firewalls, ports, and network traffic
Collaborate with IT, security, and application teams to support secure deployments
Review firewall logs and monitor for unauthorized or suspicious activity
Ensure firewall configurations align with security standards and compliance requirements
Document firewall changes, port mappings, and network access procedures
Support testing and validation of firewall and port changes before production release
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.
Develops and maintains necessary documentation of security systems, projects, and/or processes to ensure unified understanding of system details.
Plans and implements complex security projects/initiatives/incidents.
Translates and presents security topics competently to team members and AEP's leaders; Establishes recommendations based on options presented.
Presents security information in a clear and concise manner.
Collaborates on team learning needs and engages in opportunities to increase knowledge in security areas.
Gathers first-hand information on security requirements to find the most cost-effective improvements in security posture.
Researches and supplies new opportunities to improve security posture; presents new ideas and approaches.
Manages time and resources efficiently to accommodate multiple assignments.
Formulates most effective work plan and shares with other team members and groups to meet required security objectives.
Communicates the role and expectations of Security in meeting Enterprise Security strategies and requirements.
Specific tasks include vulnerability management, patch management, active directory administration, anti-virus and endpoint security, firewall ACL management, encryption and certificate management, security logging and alerting, and access/password management.
Complete all tasks with consideration for risk and impact to the SCADA/EMS system and the Bulk Electric System.