DLP Security Specialist: Insider Threat & Data Protection

AEP; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power is seeking a DLP Analyst to strengthen the Insider Threat Program. This role combines real-time security monitoring, investigative work, and proactive threat hunting to prevent data loss incidents.

The position involves monitoring alerts, reviewing PII and confidential data, coordinating investigations, documenting findings, and driving improvements to the DLP program while staying current on threat TTPs.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with enterprise DLP tools and data protection controls.
• Preferred: experience in investigations, insider threat, and security operations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and triage security alerts across DLP platforms.
• Review daily alerts for data loss of PII, business-critical data, and confidential information across sources.
• Coordinate all DLP investigation activities, collaborating with internal stakeholders.
• Document findings thoroughly and maintain detailed case records.
• Design and tune data exfiltration detection use cases, improving alert accuracy and reducing false positives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for the DLP program and monitoring across the enterprise.
• Stay current on threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• Track program metrics and align improvements to strategic roadmap goals.
• Participate in internal security improvement meetings and industry working groups.
• Leverage team resources effectively and communicate workload priorities to leadership.

Skills

U.S. government security clearance

Analytical thinking

Investigation skills

DLP tools and data protection

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity or related field

Tools

SIEM

Endpoint detection

Data loss prevention tools

Case management systems

Job description

American Electric Power is seeking a DLP Analyst to strengthen the Insider Threat Program. This role combines real-time security monitoring, investigative work, and proactive threat hunting to prevent data loss incidents.

The position involves monitoring alerts, reviewing PII and confidential data, coordinating investigations, documenting findings, and driving improvements to the DLP program while staying current on threat TTPs.