Security Operations & Analytics Specialist

AEP Service Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power is seeking a security professional to support low-level security assignments under guidance from senior team members. You will gain a basic understanding of Security operations, document activities, and contribute to secure operations across multiple systems in a high-stakes environment.

The role requires hands-on experience with security tools, data analysis in Excel/Power BI, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree OR Associate degree with one year relevant experience in system administration/help desk/security (cyber or physical) OR HS diploma/GED with 2 years relevant IT experience.
• No additional experience required beyond what is listed.

Responsibilities

• Participates in basic Security projects/initiatives/incidents.
• Gathers data and information for assigned tasks, including threat intel.
• Determine appropriate action with supervisory assistance.
• Develop clear documentation and convey information to seniors.
• Adhere to procedures to ensure effective security operations.
• Plan activities within assigned projects or tasks.
• Develop relationships with Security personnel for seamless operations.
• Some travel and overtime may be required; shift work or on-call 24x7x365.

Skills

Lenel OnGuard

SQL query

SQL Server

Excel advanced

Power BI

Security integrations

ServiceNow dashboards

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree with related experience OR HS diploma with experience

Tools

SQL

Microsoft SQL Server

Pivot Tables

Power Query

Dashboards

Data analysis

Job description

American Electric Power is seeking a security professional to support low-level security assignments under guidance from senior team members. You will gain a basic understanding of Security operations, document activities, and contribute to secure operations across multiple systems in a high-stakes environment.

The role requires hands-on experience with security tools, data analysis in Excel/Power BI, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.