Security Spec

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

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.