Security Spec Prin

American Electric Power • Columbus, OH

19h

About The Position

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! Responsible for moderate-scale security assignments with limited direction from senior team members. Develops and maintains necessary documentation of security systems, projects, and/or processes to ensure unified understanding of system details. Performs and analyzes security controls assessments (internal and third party) through application security testing, penetration testing or other means to ensure controls effectiveness. Identifies and documents potential mitigations/remediations and creates reports of findings with identified risk response. Participates in the review, evaluation, and recommendation of emerging security technologies. More involved in advanced level implementation, support, and/or usage of technical solutions. Assists with problem solving, decision-making, and functional area knowledge.

Requirements

• Education: 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); OR graduation from an approved Cybersecurity Program; alternatively, may have non-degree qualifications (such as hands-on demonstrated ability in a technical interview/assessment).
• Experience: 4 or more years of Information Technology related experience; OR 2 or more years of security related experience, which may include military/government work experience in addition to any experience identified above.

Nice To Haves

• Licenses and Certifications: CSFA, GCCC, GCDA, GCED, GCFA, GCFE, GCIA, GCIH, GCIP, GCTI, GDAT, GICSP, GMON, GOSI, GREM, GRID, GSOM, GXPN, OSCP, OSEE, Treadstone Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst/Certified Threat Counterintelligence Analyst, CERT Incident Response Process Professional, CREST Certified Host Intrusion Analyst, CREST Certified Incident manager, CREST Certified malware Reverse Engineer, CREST Certified Network Intrusion Analyst, CREST Certified Threat Intelligence Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead the Cyber Intelligence & Response Center in preventing, identifying, and responding to cyber threats.
• Analyze cyber threat intelligence for impacts to AEP.
• Conduct cyber threat hunting using MITRE ATT&CK and Lockheed Martin Cyber Kill Chain.
• Collaborate with U.S. Government and industry peers on cyber security best practices.
• Coordinate incident response efforts with relevant organizations.
• Perform forensic analysis of host and network events.
• Deliver cyber threat briefings to large audiences.
• Reverse engineer malware.
• Maintain advanced security knowledge and communicate issues to AEP leaders.
• Direct the team in accessing key security data for improved performance.
• Promote workplace diversity and view differences as opportunities.
• Ensure team training and skill development for security innovation.
• Create and deliver presentations and public speaking engagements.
• Simplify technical topics for broader understanding.
• Develop methods to solve advanced security problems.
• Advise on improving security processes and identifying gaps.
• Provide solutions to enhance security.
• Investigate security threats by probing relevant sources.
• Prepare accurate job plans and estimates.
• Organize work to maximize efficiency for the team.
• Encourage learning about security trends and practices.
• Assign tasks and priorities within the CIRC.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level