Job Posting End Date
05-30-2026
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
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!
Looking for an employee with Access Management experience who can support secure and efficient user provisioning, role-based access control, and access review processes. The ideal candidate should have experience managing user access requests, permissions, and compliance requirements while maintaining strong attention to detail and responsiveness. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are also important to help ensure users receive the appropriate access in a timely manner.
Must be onsite five days per week at one of the following locations:
New Albany, OH
Shreveport, LA
Salem, VA
Corpus Christi, TX
What you’ll do:
Essential Job Functions & Tasks
Design and implement advanced security architectures for OT systems.
Lead security incident response efforts and investigations.
Develop and deliver training on OT security best practices.
Develops and maintains necessary documentation of security systems, projects, and/or processes to ensure unified understanding of system details.
Plans and implements complex security projects/initiatives/incidents.
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.
Researches 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.
Specific tasks include vulnerability management, patch management, active directory administration, anti-virus and endpoint security, firewall ACL management, encryption and certificate management, security logging and alerting, and access/password management.
Additional Requirements:
Strong technical knowledge of OT protocols and security technologies
Over-time, on-call assignments, and occasional travel may be required.
Nice-To-Have:
Licenses/Certifications: CISSP or other Security certification preferred.
RT Ops Security Spec Sr (SG8):
Education requirements are listed below:
Minimum of an associate’s degree in an applicable area OR equivalent education and experience of a high school diploma/GED and two (2) years of relevant experience in an applicable area or certification in an applicable area. Applicable areas defined as: IT/OT System Administration, IT/OT Application Support, Cyber Security, ADMS/DMS/EMS/OMS/SCADA. Bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred.
Work Experience requirement listed below:
In addition to any experience included in education requirements above, must have four (4) years of relevant experience in a related role.
RT Ops Security Spec Prin (SG9):
Education requirements are listed below:
Minimum of an associate’s degree in an applicable area OR equivalent education and experience of a high school diploma/GED and two (2) years of relevant experience in an applicable area or certification in an applicable area. Applicable areas defined as: IT/OT System Administration, IT/OT Application Support, Cyber Security, ADMS/DMS/EMS/OMS/SCADA. Bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred / advanced degree is an added plus.
Work Experience requirement listed below:
In addition to any experience included in education requirements above, must have eight (8) years of domain experience in a related role. Experience will typically include at least seven (7) years in cyber security with significant experience in OT security.
What You'll Get:
Base Salary from $98,993.00 - $151,132.50year.In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our 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:
SP20-006
Compensation Range:
$98,993.00 - $151,132.50
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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