Senior Digital Forensics & Security Investigations Lead

AEP Service Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 116,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary

Annual bonus

Long-term incentive

401(k) match

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

American Electric Power (AEP) is seeking a senior security investigator responsible for leading large-scale assignments and directing teammates in complex security analyses.

You will gather, analyze, and report on intricate security requirements, incidents, and controls testing, while mentoring others and shaping implementation strategies across projects. This role emphasizes leadership, technical depth, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• U.S. government security clearance is required.
• Depth of knowledge across Windows, Linux/Unix, MacOS, Android, iOS.
• Experience with mobile device forensics and evidence collection.
• Experience with malware reverse engineering and analysis.
• Ability to use log sources and forensic tools to determine incident scope.

Responsibilities

• Conduct end-to-end security investigations for internal and external matters.
• Prepare findings reports for HR, Legal, Ethics, and stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain Digital Forensics policies and procedures.
• Support risk-reduction projects including lessons learned.
• Serve as a technical SME for Insider Threat, DLP, and cyber investigations.

Skills

U.S. government clearance

Windows/Linux/macOS/iOS

Cyber investigations

Analytical thinking

Written/verbal communication

Confidential handling

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in cybersecurity/forensics/computer science

Associate degree + 2 years relevant IT/security experience

High School Diploma/GED + 4 years relevant IT/security experience

Tools

Splunk query development

Forensic tools

Malware analysis tools

Job description

American Electric Power (AEP) is seeking a senior security investigator responsible for leading large-scale assignments and directing teammates in complex security analyses.

You will gather, analyze, and report on intricate security requirements, incidents, and controls testing, while mentoring others and shaping implementation strategies across projects. This role emphasizes leadership, technical depth, and cross-functional collaboration.