Security Specialist Lead-Staff (Cyber Security Monitor Response)

Job Posting End Date

10-25-2025

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

Job Summary

Responsible for large-scale security assignments providing direction to other team members. Responsible for gathering, investigating, and analyzing very complex security requirements, processes, and incidents. Leads analysis of security controls assessments (internal and third party) through application security testing, penetration testing or other means to ensure controls effectiveness. Leads the identification and documentation of potential mitigations /remediations and ensures report creation of findings with identified risk response. Responsible for the conceptual design of implementation strategies on assigned security projects/activities. Leads advanced level implementation, support, and/or usage of technical solutions. Leads others in advanced problem solving, decision-making, and functional area knowledge. Mentors and provides functional/technical work direction to team.

Job Description What You'll Do:

- Lead the Cyber Intelligence & Response Center in preventing, identifying, and responding to cyber threats.

- Analyze cyber threat intelligence for impacts to AEP.

- Conduct cyber threat hunting using MITRE ATT&CK and Lockheed Martin Cyber Kill Chain.

- Collaborate with U.S. Government and industry peers on cyber security best practices.

- Coordinate incident response efforts with relevant organizations.

- Perform forensic analysis of host and network events.

- Deliver cyber threat briefings to large audiences.

- Reverse engineer malware.

- Maintain advanced security knowledge and communicate issues to AEP leaders.

- Direct the team in accessing key security data for improved performance.

- Promote workplace diversity and view differences as opportunities.

- Ensure team training and skill development for security innovation.

- Create and deliver presentations and public speaking engagements.

- Simplify technical topics for broader understanding.

- Develop methods to solve advanced security problems.

- Advise on improving security processes and identifying gaps.

- Provide solutions to enhance security.

- Investigate security threats by probing relevant sources.

- Prepare accurate job plans and estimates.

- Organize work to maximize efficiency for the team.

- Encourage learning about security trends and practices.

- Assign tasks and priorities within the CIRC.

What We're Looking For:

NOTE: This position will be filled at the experience and salary grade level commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate as compared to the minimum requirements stated below. The selected candidate for this position will work remotely and, though location is flexible, will require vetting and final approval prior to offer and/or start. Security Specialist Lead Education:

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 graduation from an approved Cyber Security Program; alternatively, may have non-degree qualifications (such as hands-on demonstrated ability in a technical interview/assessment).

Experience:

7 or more years of Information Technology related experience; OR 5 or more years of security related experience, which may include military/government work experience in addition to any experience identified above; OR NERC-CIP compliance in addition to any experience identified above.

Security Specialist Staff 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 4 years relevant experience in IT system administration/help desk/security (cyber or physical).

Experience:

10 or more years of Information Technology related experience; OR 8 or more years of security related experience, which may include military/government work experience in addition to any experience identified above.

Nice to have: Licenses and Certifications:

CSFA, GCCC, GCDA, GCED, GCFA, GCFE, GCIA, GCIH, GCIP, GCTI, GDAT, GICSP, GMON, GOSI, GREM, GRID, GSOM, GXPN, OSCP, OSEE, Treadstone Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst/Certified Threat Counterintelligence Analyst, CERT Incident Response Process Professional, CREST Certified Host Intrusion Analyst, CREST Certified Incident manager, CREST Certified malware Reverse Engineer, CREST Certified Network Intrusion Analyst, CREST Certified Threat Intelligence Manager

Experience:

Demonstrable experience in one or more of the following disciplines:

- Incident Response Analyst

- CIRC/SOC Lead

- Threat Intelligence or Counterintelligence Analyst

- Cyber Threat Hunt Analyst

- Malware Reverse Engineer

- Clearance: Current government security clearance or ability to obtain a security clearance at a minimum of the Secret level.

What you’ll get:

- Competitive Salary

- Annual Bonus

- Comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do!

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!

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Compensation Data Compensation Grade:

SP20-009

Compensation Range:

$112,869.00-146,730.50 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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