Security Forensics Lead: Digital Investigations

American Electric Power; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 116,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power is seeking a Digital Forensic Analyst to join the Cybersecurity Intelligence & Defense team. The role conducts end-to-end investigations, analyzes Windows, Linux/Unix, MacOS, Android and iOS environments, and documents findings for stakeholders across HR, Legal, Ethics, and Physical Security.

You will manage cases from initiation to resolution with clear business communications. The position emphasizes policy development, risk reduction, and use of forensic tools to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, digital forensics, computer science, or related field
• 7+ years of Information Technology security experience (or 5+ years with government/military experience)

Responsibilities

• Conduct end-to-end investigations of internal and external matters.
• Prepare findings reports for HR, Legal, Ethics, Physical Security, and other stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain Digital Forensics policies and procedures documentation.
• Support risk-reduction projects, including post-incident lessons learned.
• Serve as a technical SME for Insider Threat, DLP, and cyber investigations.
• Produce clear investigative and analytic reports for technical and executive audiences.
• Maintain tools and technologies pertaining to Digital Forensics collection and analysis.

Skills

Security clearance

Windows

Linux/Unix

MacOS

Android

iOS

Malware analysis

Log analysis

Insider Threat

Forensic investigations

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Splunk

Forensic tools

Job description

American Electric Power is seeking a Digital Forensic Analyst to join the Cybersecurity Intelligence & Defense team. The role conducts end-to-end investigations, analyzes Windows, Linux/Unix, MacOS, Android and iOS environments, and documents findings for stakeholders across HR, Legal, Ethics, and Physical Security.

You will manage cases from initiation to resolution with clear business communications. The position emphasizes policy development, risk reduction, and use of forensic tools to