Cybersecurity Operations & Incident Response Lead

AEP Service Corporation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 99,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

AEP Service Corporation in Austin, TX seeks an experienced cybersecurity professional to lead enterprise security initiatives focused on OT/ICS environments. You will direct incident response, threat hunting, and cyber resilience efforts across IT, OT, and cloud platforms.

Responsibilities include developing playbooks, coordinating with government partners, and mentoring team members to strengthen security practices across critical infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or associate degree with 2 years relevant experience in IT security or cybersecurity (or equivalent program)
• 4+ years of Information Technology security experience preferred for seniority
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity concepts, OT/ICS, and risk management

Responsibilities

• Lead the Cyber Intelligence & Response Center (CIRC) in prevention, identification, and response across IT, OT, and cloud environments.
• Analyze logs, network traffic, and endpoint telemetry to support investigations and containment efforts.
• Develop and deliver response plans, after-action reports, and runbooks for cyber events in critical infrastructure.
• Collaborate with government and industry partners to share threat intelligence and best practices.

Skills

Incident response

OT/ICS security

Threat intel

Forensics

Education

Bachelor's or associate degree in IT/security

Tools

SIEM platforms

Network analysis tools

Job description

AEP Service Corporation in Austin, TX seeks an experienced cybersecurity professional to lead enterprise security initiatives focused on OT/ICS environments. You will direct incident response, threat hunting, and cyber resilience efforts across IT, OT, and cloud platforms.

Responsibilities include developing playbooks, coordinating with government partners, and mentoring team members to strengthen security practices across critical infrastructure.