Security Specialist Associate - Principle

AEP Service Corporation; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power (AEP) in Columbus, OH is seeking a Security Specialist at SG6-SG8 levels to advance security projects, incidents, and risk assessments.

You will develop documentation, evaluate safeguards, and collaborate with leaders on security requirements, with opportunities to influence enterprise security strategies.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's or Associate with relevant IT security experience; CISSP or equivalent certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Associate's with security/IT experience as described.
• Experience in IT system administration, security (cyber or physical) or NERC-CIP is acceptable.
• Cybersecurity program completion or equivalent qualifications are valued.

Responsibilities

• Participates in security projects, initiatives, and incidents; directs security assignments.
• Translates and presents security topics clearly to team members and leaders.
• Presents security information concisely and supports learning opportunities.
• Gathers information on security requirements to improve posture and cost efficiency.
• Maintains documentation and supports enterprise security strategies and requirements.

Skills

IT system administration

Security (cyber or physical)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree with 2 years relevant experience

High School Diploma/GED with 4 years relevant experience

Tools

CISSP or other Security certification

Job description

Job Posting End Date09-20-2026Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.Job SummaryResponsible for moderate-scale security assignments with limited direction from senior team members. Develops and maintains necessary documentation of security systems, projects, and/or processes to ensure unified understanding of system details. Evaluates technical, physical, and behavioral safeguards to assess the effectiveness of Human Risk Management controls and training. Identifies and documents potential mitigations/remediations and creates reports of findings with identified risk response. Participates in the review, evaluation, and recommendation of emerging security technologies. More involved in advanced level implementation, support, and/or usage of technical solutions. Assists with problem solving, decision-making, and functional area knowledge.Job DescriptionWhat You’ll Do:Essential Job Functions & Tasks:Participates in security projects/initiatives/incidents; directs security assignments.Associated tasks: Translates and presents security topics competently to team members and AEP's leaders; Establishes recommendations based on options presented.Presents security information in a clear and concise manner.Collaborates on team learning needs and engages in opportunities to increase knowledge in security areas.Gathers first-hand information on security requirements to find the most cost-effective improvements in security posture.Research and supplies new opportunities to improve security posture; presents new ideas and approaches.Manages time and resources efficiently to accommodate multiple assignments.Formulates most effective work plan and shares with other team members and groups to meet required security objectives.Communicates the role and expectations of Security in meeting Enterprise Security strategies and requirements.What We're Looking For:Security Specialist (SG6)Education requirements are listed below:Bachelor's degree OR Associates degree with 2 years relevant experience in system administration/help desk, security (cyber or physical) or NERC-CIP compliance OR High School Diploma/GED with 4 years relevant experience in IT system administration/help desk, security (cyber or physical) or NERC CIP complianceWork Experience requirement listed below:One or more years of experience in system administration, help desk, security (cyber or physical) or NERC-CIP compliance in addition to any experience identified above.Security Specialist Senior (SG7)Education requirements are listed below:Bachelor's degree OR Associates degree with 2 years relevant experience in system administration/help desk/security (cyber or physical) OR High School Diploma/GED with 3 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).Work Experience requirement listed below:2 or more years of Information Technology related experience; OR 1 or more years of security related experience, which may include military/government work experience in addition to any experience identified above.Security Specialist Principal (SG8)Education requirements are listed below:Bachelor's degree OR Associates degree with 2 years relevant experience in system administration/help desk/security (cyber or physical) OR High School Diploma/GED with 4 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).Work Experience requirement listed below:4 or more years of Information Technology related experience; OR 2 or more years of security related experience, which may include military/government work experience in addition to any experience identified above.License(s)/Certification(s) are listed below:CISSP or other Security certification preferredCompensation DataCompensation Grade:SP20-008Compensation Range:$74,551.00 - $128,688.00The 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.Hear about it first! Get job alerts by email. Log in to your Candidate Home Account today! If you don't have an account, you can create one.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.