Security Spec

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

Job Summary

Responsible for low level security assignments with direction from senior team members. Establish basic understanding of Security operations and processes, which may include research and investigation of security events or project related activities. Assesses security controls through security testing or other means to ensure effectiveness. Create documentation and work activities in a clear, comprehensive manner, always maintaining high quality work. Demonstrates problem solving, research, and functional area knowledge.

Job Description

What you’ll do: Essential Job Functions & Tasks

• Participates in basic Security projects/initiatives/incidents.
• Gather data and information according to assigned tasks. This may include intelligence as a first line of defense against threats and vulnerabilities, exploits and attacks, against the enterprise.
• Determine appropriate course of action with Supervisory assistance.
• Develop clear documentation and convey information to senior team members or others, depending on the situation, enabling them to prevent situations from escalating further.
• Obtain and adhere to strict procedures established to ensure effective and successful operations within Security.
• Plan activities effectively within the context of assigned projects or tasks.
• Develop working relationships with other Security personnel to better understand all areas of Security and to ensure seamless operations.

Physical Security Systems Administration

Configure and maintain system settings, badge access levels, user accounts, roles, permissions, workflows, and integrations. Support system upgrades, testing, troubleshooting, patching, maintenance, and lifecycle management. Coordinate issue resolution and technical improvements with vendors, contractors, and internal partners. Manage tracking and reporting for preventive maintenance testing programs. Support physical security assessments, site reviews, commissioning activities, and operational readiness efforts. Lead tracking and follow-up activities associated with physical security incidents, corrective actions, and mitigation plans. Support security technology projects, modernization initiatives, and process improvement efforts.

Required Skills

• Lenel OnGuard administration experience preferred.
• SQL query development and report writing.
• Microsoft SQL Server experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, Power Query, dashboards, formulas, and data analysis.
• Power BI or similar reporting and visualization tools.
• Security system integrations and data interfaces.
• ServiceNow dashboard development skills.

Additional Job Duties

Some travel and overtime may be required. This position could be required to do shift work or be "On call" 24x7x365. SOC/CIRC: Work shifts that rotate throughout month/year covering all possible schedule variations/rotation possibilities. SOC/CIRC: Plan activities effectively within the context of round-the-clock, shift operations.

What We’re Looking For

Education & work requirements are listed below: Bachelor's degree OR Associates degree with one year relevant experience in system administration/help desk/security (cyber or physical) OR High School Diploma/GED with 2 years relevant experience in IT system administration/help desk/security (cyber or physical); OR graduation from an approved Cybersecurity Program; alternatively may have non-degree qualifications (such as hands-on demonstrated ability in a technical interview/assessment). No additional experience required in addition to experience identified above.

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade: SP20-006

Compensation Range: $74,551.00 - $93,188.50

Physical Demand Level for this job is: S - Sedentary Work

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.

Company Culture

At American Electric Power, we provide more than electricity to our millions of customers - we energize possibilities. We're redefining the future of energy by reducing our carbon footprint, empowering the communities we serve and building an engaged, talented workforce. All while delivering the reliable service our customers expect. It's an exciting time in the energy industry. Are you ready to be part of it? We're looking for team members to help create the grid of the future. Learn more about our commitment to creating a supportive, inclusive work culture that values different experiences.