Cyber Security Technical Specialist – Specialist Senior/Principal

American Electric Power; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 88,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power seeks a DLP Engineer to protect sensitive data through monitoring, configuration, investigation, and response. The role develops, tests, and implements data protection strategies and policies, with duties including software deployment and remediation.

On-call rotation and cross-team collaboration are required. The position emphasizes policy adherence, regulatory compliance, and data confidentiality, with involvement in data loss events and incident response across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related technical field is required.
• Experience in data loss prevention, endpoint protection and data classification is expected.
• Knowledge of policy and regulation compliance with NERC CIP, SOX, Privacy, and PII is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and protect data through DLP strategies and policies.
• Deploy and remediate data protection software.
• Support on-call rotation and incident response.
• Create, test, and implement data protection policies.
• Coordinate with Security and Technology teams on data protection initiatives.
• Respond to data loss events and perform investigations.
• Maintain compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

Skills

DLP

Data Loss Prevention

Policy and regulation

Endpoint protection

Windows Active Directory

UNIX/Linux cmd line

TCP/IP

Python/PowerShell/Bash/Perl

Scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science/engineering or related field

Tools

ServiceNow

Job description

DLP Engineer

Job Posting End Date

09-21-2026

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

Job Summary

This position is responsible for the protection of AEP's sensitive data through monitoring, configuration, investigation, and response. A specialist in this position will be responsible for creating, testing, and implementing data protection strategies and policies. A specialist will be responsible for data protection software deployment and remediation. This position requires adherence to policy and regulation compliance as well as maintaining strict confidentiality and integrity. A specialist must also be willing to support the team through on-call rotation, change request representation (TOR and CAB), and collaboration with Security and Technology teams.

Job Description

What you’ll do

Essential Job Functions & Tasks

Primary Responsibilities

• DLP Monitoring
• Endpoint
• Cloud
• Email
• Network
• AI Prompt Inspection
• Data-At-Rest Protection
• Drive Encryption
• DLP Discover
• Removable Media Protection
• Data Classification
• Software Deployment and Remediation
• Policy/Rule Creation and Enhancements
• Policy Violation Investigations
• Data Loss Events
• Data Protection Collaboration and Consultation
• Project Strategy and Implementation
• Collaborative Partner Meetings (CIRC, E&C, HR, DPPG, and Technology Support Groups)
• Policy and Regulation Compliance (e.g., NERC, HIPAA, etc.)
• Policy and Software Troubleshooting
• ServiceNow Tickets
• Emergency Requests (e.g., Significant incidents, Major incidents, etc.)
• Phishing training and simulation
• Assist with AEP's phishing testing and training

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.
• Policy and Software Troubleshooting
• ServiceNow Tickets
• Emergency Requests (e.g., Significant incidents, Major incidents, etc.)
• 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 follows 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.

Requirements - Other

• Demonstrate knowledge in one or more of the following disciplines
• DLP Engineer
• Senior Cybersecurity Engineer – DLP
• Senior Data Loss Prevention Engineer
• DLP Analyst
• Data Loss Prevention
• Data Classification
• Data Protection
• 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
• Scripting / development using Python, PowerShell, Bash, or Perl.
• Demonstrate knowledge of endpoint troubleshooting skills in Windows and/or Linux environments.

What We’re Looking For

Solution Engineer Sr. (SG7)

Education requirements are listed below:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related technical field is required.

Work Experience requirement listed below:

• 5 years relevant work experience is required. An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered.

Solution Engineer Prin. (SG8)

Education requirements are listed below:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related technical field is required.

Work Experience requirement listed below:

• 7 years relevant work experience is required. An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered.

What You’ll Get

Base Salary from $87,633.00 - $128,688.00 /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: SP20-008

Compensation Range: $87,633.00 - $128,688.00

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.

It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of