Cyber Security Specialist (Sr. - Principal) – ENERGY DELIVERY Operations, Real-Time System Technology – Corpus Christi, TX / Shreveport, LA

Job Posting End Date

06-02-2025

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

WHO WE ARE

The power of AEP comes from our valued team of unique employees….the best in the business! We’re proud to be one of the largest electric energy companies in the U.S., powering over 5 million homes and businesses, spanning across 11 states. We’re passionate about making an innovative difference in the communities we serve. We’re powering the future – today!

Are you a skilled and motivated Engineer seeking a new opportunity in the Columbus, OH vicinity? Join our team where you’ll make an impact while contributing to the development and implementation of the systems and infrastructure needed to efficiently deliver energy services to our valued customers.

Responsible for low to moderate-scale security assignments with moderate direction from senior team members. Develops fundamental understanding of basic security. Assists in gathering, investigating, and analyzing security requirements, processes, and incidents. Assesses security controls through security testing or other means to ensure effectiveness. Develops and maintains necessary documentation of security systems, projects, and/or processes to ensure unified understanding of system details. Often involved directly in implementation, support, and/or usage of technical solutions.

Job Description

Locations – based from either Corpus Christi, TX, or Shreveport, LA

Work Designation – onsite/in the office every day

Based on education, experience and interview, this opportunity will be filled commensurately at either title. For this posting, minimum requirements are stated at the lower grade. Increased expectations are at the higher grade.

Security Specialist Principal (grade 8)

Security Specialist Sr. (grade 7)

WHAT YOU’LL DO

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education: 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).

Experience: 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.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Licenses/Certifications: CISSP or other Security certification helpful. Some travel and overtime (OT) 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 YOU’LL GET

INITIAL POSITION FUNDING / BASE SALARY RANGE: approximately ($86,000 - $124,000/year). In addition to base salary, AEP offers competitive Total Rewards including: discretionary annual incentive, 401(k), pension, health insurance, vacation, educational assistance, etc.

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Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-007

Compensation Range:

$85,081.00-106,352.50 USD

The 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.

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