Security Specialist - Senior

AEP; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 88,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Long-term incentive

401(k) match

Pension

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

AEP in Columbus, OH seeks a Senior Security Specialist focused on Identity and Access Management (IAM) to design, implement, and support IAM capabilities across the enterprise. You’ll translate business needs into secure, scalable solutions and work with security, architecture, and operations teams to improve access governance and compliance.

The role emphasizes RBAC, privileged access management, non-human identities, cloud identity, and continuous improvement, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Experience designing, implementing, and supporting IAM technologies and processes.
• Ability to translate business requirements into secure IAM solutions.
• Familiarity with RBAC, privileged access governance, and non-human identities.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support IAM technologies and processes across the enterprise.
• Analyze requirements and recommend IAM solutions aligned with security objectives.
• Support governance, audits, and compliance for IAM programs.
• Develop process flows, data mappings, and operational runbooks.
• Collaborate with security, architecture, and IT teams to improve access management.

Skills

IGA platforms

Privileged Access Mgmt

Entra ID / Azure AD

Identity Lifecycle

RBAC & Role Engineering

Service Accounts

Non-Human Identity Governance

Directory Services

Security Frameworks

Scripting (SQL/PowerShell/Python)

Agile DevSecOps

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Saviynt

SailPoint

Entra ID Governance

CyberArk

Job description

## Security Specialist - SeniorApply: Columbus, OH: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 15, 2026 (9 days left to apply): R18970**Job Posting End Date**10-15-2026Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.**Job Summary**The Security Specialist - Identity & Access Management (IAM) is responsible for supporting and delivering Identity and Access Management capabilities across the enterprise. This position serves as an IAM Subject Matter Expert (SME) and participates in the analysis, design, implementation, support, governance, and continuous improvement of IAM processes and solutions. The role works closely with business partners, security teams, architects, developers, auditors, and technology teams to ensure secure, compliant, and efficient access management practices are implemented throughout the identity lifecycle. Responsibilities include gathering and documenting requirements, evaluating technical and functional solutions, assessing risks and controls, supporting IAM operations, and contributing to IAM strategy and modernization initiatives. The successful candidate possesses strong communication, analytical, problem-solving, documentation, and relationship management skills. This individual must be capable of translating business requirements into technical solutions while balancing security, usability, compliance, and operational efficiency.**Job Description****What You'll Do:****Essential Job Functions & Tasks:**IAM Strategy & Solution Delivery* Participate in the design, implementation, enhancement, and support of IAM technologies and processes.* Analyze business and technical requirements and recommend IAM solutions aligned with enterprise security objectives.* Evaluate functional and technical options, document recommendations, and support strategic decision-making.* Contribute to IAM modernization initiatives including role-based access control, privileged access governance, identity hygiene, and non-human identity management.* Assist in developing IAM roadmaps, standards, and best practices.Identity Governance & Administration* Support access requests, approval, provisioning, de-provisioning, and reconciliation processes.* Assist with access certifications, entitlement reviews, and attestation activities.* Support role engineering, role mining, and RBAC implementation efforts.* Validate access models and entitlement structures to ensure least privilege principles are maintained.* Identify segregation of duties conflicts and access risks.Privileged Access Management* Support governance and lifecycle management of privileged accounts and privileged access.* Participate in onboarding, monitoring, and auditing privileged identities.* Partner with technology teams to improve privileged access controls and reduce standing privileges.Non-Human Identity Governance* Support lifecycle management of service accounts, application accounts, APIs, and other non-human identities.* Assist in establishing accountability, ownership, certification, and governance requirements.* Evaluate orphaned or unmanaged identities and recommend remediation actions.* Support controls related to secrets, certificates, and machine credentials.Cloud & Hybrid Identity* Assist in managing and supporting cloud identity capabilities including Microsoft Entra ID.* Partner with infrastructure and application teams to integrate cloud and on-premises identity services.* Analysis, Documentation & Process Improvement* Elicit, analyze, and document business, functional, technical, and security requirements.* Develop process flows, data mappings, architecture diagrams, use cases, and operational documentation.* Analyze business processes and identify opportunities for standardization, automation, and optimization.* Develop status reports, executive summaries, operational metrics, and project documentation.IAM Automation & Integration* Develop or assist with automation, reporting, scripting, and process improvements where appropriate.* Collaborate with development teams to ensure IAM requirements are incorporated into solution designs.Security Governance, Risk & Compliance* Support audits, assessments, regulatory reviews, and compliance initiatives.* Participate in the development and maintenance of IAM policies, standards, procedures, and control documentation.* Evaluate IAM-related risks and recommend mitigation strategies.* Assist in gathering control evidence and supporting internal and external audits.IAM Operations & Continuous Improvement* Assist in troubleshooting identity and access management issues.* Participate in incident, problem, and root cause analysis activities.* Develop and maintain operational runbooks and support documentation.* Identify opportunities to enhance IAM service quality, operational efficiency, and user experience. Stakeholder & Team Collaboration* Work closely with business partners, security teams, architects, developers, auditors, and vendors.* Communicate complex IAM concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.* Mentor junior team members and share IAM knowledge across teams.* Foster productive working relationships while advocating for secure, compliant, and scalable IAM solutions**Preferred Skills & Experience:*** Identity Governance Administration (IGA) platforms (e.g., Saviynt, SailPoint, Entra ID Governance)* Privileged Access Management solutions (e.g., CyberArk)* Microsoft Entra ID / Azure AD* Identity Lifecycle Management* RBAC and Role Engineering* Service Account and Non-Human Identity Governance* Directory Services* Access Certifications and Compliance Programs* Security Frameworks (NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, CIS Controls)* Process Mapping and Data Analysis* SQL, PowerShell, Python, or automation scripting* Agile methodologies and DevSecOps practices* Technical writing and executive-level communication**What We're Looking For:**Education and Work Experience 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 Requirements are 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.**Additional Requirements**:* Licenses/Certifications: CISSP or other Security certification helpful.* Some travel and overtime (OT) may be required.**What You'll Get:*** Base salary* Annual bonus* Long-term incentive* 401(k) match* AEP Pension* Comprehensive benefits package designed to support and enhance the overall well-being of employees.At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!**Compensation Data****Compensation Grade:**SP20-007**Compensation Range:**$87,633.00 - $109,543.00The 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.