Security Operations & Data Analytics Specialist

AEP; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power in Columbus, OH is seeking a Security Operations Analyst responsible for low level security assignments under direction from senior team members. You will support system administration, data gathering, and reporting to help prevent threats and incidents.

Primary duties include configuring physical security systems, performing data analysis with SQL and Power BI, and maintaining documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Associates with 1 year relevant IT/security experience.
• HS Diploma/GED with 2 years relevant IT security experience.
• Cybersecurity program completion or equivalent hands-on assessment.

Responsibilities

• Participates in basic Security projects or incidents.
• Gather data for assigned tasks and assess threats.
• Determine course of action with supervisory help.
• Develop clear documentation for senior team members.
• Adhere to procedures to ensure effective operations.
• Plan activities within project context.
• Build relationships with Security staff for seamless operations.

Skills

Lenel OnGuard

SQL query development

Microsoft SQL Server

Advanced Excel

Power BI

System integrations

ServiceNow dashboards

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associates + 1 year experience

High School Diploma/GED + 2 years

Cybersecurity program

Tools

Lenel OnGuard

Job description

American Electric Power in Columbus, OH is seeking a Security Operations Analyst responsible for low level security assignments under direction from senior team members. You will support system administration, data gathering, and reporting to help prevent threats and incidents.

Primary duties include configuring physical security systems, performing data analysis with SQL and Power BI, and maintaining documentation.