Cyber Incident Response Lead – OT/ICS

American Electric Power; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 99,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power is seeking a cybersecurity leader to oversee enterprise-wide security initiatives focused on industrial control systems and operational technology. You will direct security incidents, lead reviews of emerging security technologies, and mentor team members while ensuring effective security practices in OT environments.

Applicants must be eligible to obtain a U.S. security clearance and have experience protecting critical infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 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).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Cyber Intelligence & Response Center (CIRC) in the prevention, identification, and response of cyber threats across IT, OT, and cloud environments.
• Analyze logs, network traffic, endpoint telemetry and various other data sources to support investigations.
• Execute containment, eradication, and recovery steps in coordination with stakeholders while balancing safety and continuity in industrial systems.
• Investigate incidents and produce concise response plans and after action reports covering containment, eradication, recovery, evidence preservation, remediation, and root cause analysis.
• Contribute to tabletop exercises, simulations and readiness activities focused on cyber events affecting operations.
• Participate in the development and refinement of playbooks, runbooks, and response procedures.
• Analyze cyber threat intelligence products to assess impacts on critical infrastructure.
• Coordinate incident response efforts with U.S. government agencies and industry peers.
• Communicate security challenges effectively to senior leadership.

Education

Cybersecurity Certifications Bulk

Job description

American Electric Power is seeking a cybersecurity leader to oversee enterprise-wide security initiatives focused on industrial control systems and operational technology. You will direct security incidents, lead reviews of emerging security technologies, and mentor team members while ensuring effective security practices in OT environments.

Applicants must be eligible to obtain a U.S. security clearance and have experience protecting critical infrastructure.