OT Security & Privileged Access Engineer

Job Summary

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!

• New Albany, OH
• Shreveport, LA
• Salem, VA
• Corpus Christi, TX

• 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.
• Develop and maintain necessary documentation of security systems, projects, and/or processes to ensure unified understanding of system details.
• Plan and implement complex security projects/initiatives/incidents.
• Translate and present security topics competently to team members and AEP’s leaders; establish recommendations based on options presented.
• Present security information in a clear and concise manner.
• Collaborate on team learning needs and engage in opportunities to increase knowledge in security areas.
• Gather first‑hand information on security requirements to find the most cost‑effective improvements in security posture.
• Research and supply new opportunities to improve security posture; present new ideas and approaches.
• Manage time and resources efficiently to accommodate multiple assignments.
• Formulate most effective work plan and share with other team members and groups to meet required security objectives.
• Communicate 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.
• Complete all tasks with consideration for risk and impact to the SCADA/EMS system and the Bulk Electric System.

• Strong technical knowledge of OT protocols and security technologies.
• Over‑time, on‑call assignments, and occasional travel may be required.

• Licenses/Certifications:
  
  CISSP or other Security certification preferred.

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. Bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred. Applicable areas: IT/OT System Administration, IT/OT Application Support, Cyber Security, ADMS/DMS/EMS/OMS/SCADA.

Work experience:

four (4) years of relevant experience in a related role.

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. Bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred; advanced degree is an added plus. Applicable areas: IT/OT System Administration, IT/OT Application Support, Cyber Security, ADMS/DMS/EMS/OMS/SCADA.

Work experience:

eight (8) years of domain experience in a related role, including at least seven (7) years in cyber security with significant experience in OT security.

Base Salary: $98,993.00 – $ per year. AEP offers a comprehensive benefits package to support the overall well‑being of employees.

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…