AI Cybersecurity Specialist

American Electric Power

. Integrate, optimize, and operationalize AI capabilities within the security operations center .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeUnited StatesJunior💰 $87,633 - $177,503 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced experience in machine learning and AI applications within security operations, with a strong focus on integrating and optimizing AI capabilities for threat detection and response. Proficient in analyzing security telemetry and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance situational awareness and operational efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Machine Learning ExpertiseSIEM Platform ExperienceScripting or Programming SkillsMITRE ATT&CK FamiliaritySecurity Automation Workflows

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Hard Skills

AI Model DevelopmentThreat Pattern AnalysisLarge Dataset AnalysisAnomaly DetectionSecurity Telemetry AnalysisAI-Driven Detection CapabilitiesData Ingestion and NormalizationFeature EngineeringDashboard CreationPerformance Monitoring

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsInvestigative SkillsCritical ThinkingAdaptabilityProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

SIEM PlatformsSOAR PlatformsAI ToolsSecurity ToolingTelemetry Pipelines

Certifications & Qualifications

SANS GCIAGCIHGAIPSGASAEGOAACAISPGoogle Professional Machine Learning EngineerAWS Certified Machine LearningIBM Certified AI Engineer

Industry Keywords

CybersecuritySecurity Operations CenterCross-Domain IntelligenceSituational AwarenessAdversary TacticsSecurity AutomationOperational PlaybooksEmerging ThreatsSecurity-Related ExperienceIT-Related Experience

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Integrate, optimize, and operationalize AI capabilities within the security operations center
Design and enhance fusion center capabilities by integrating cross-domain intelligence and improving enterprise-wide situational awareness
Develop and deploy AI models for alert triage, prioritization, and anomaly detection
Design, implement, and maintain AI-driven detection and response capabilities within the SOC
Analyze large-scale security telemetry to identify patterns, threats, and detection-improvement opportunities
Collaborate with SOC analysts, detection engineers, and data teams on AI-assisted decision making
Integrate AI-driven enrichment and correlation into existing security tooling
Automate repetitive SOC tasks using AI and scripting
Create dashboards and metrics to measure SOC performance improvements
Support AI-assisted investigation workflows and SOC copilots
Develop approaches to identify trends, risks, and actionable insights from security and physical/cybersecurity data
Monitor model performance and reduce false positives and false negatives
Partner with data engineers on data ingestion, normalization, and feature engineering
Document AI use cases, workflows, and operational playbooks
Stay current on emerging threats, adversary tactics, and advances in AI for cybersecurity
Lead complex security assignments, assessments, implementations, problem solving, and technical direction; mentor team members

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced experience with machine learning, data science or AI applications in security
Ability to analyze threat patterns and assess enterprise impact
Hands on experience with SIEM platforms
Experience with scripting or programming
Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK, MITRE ATLAS and common adversary tactics and techniques
Exposure to SOAR platforms and security automation workflows
Experience working with large datasets, log analysis, or telemetry pipelines
Strong interpersonal, investigative, and critical thinking skills
Adaptable to changing priorities and high-pressure environments
Active or eligible for SECRET DoD clearance
Certifications listed: SANS GCIA, GCIH, GAIPS, GASAE, GOAA; CAISP; Google Professional Machine Learning Engineer; AWS Certified Machine Learning; IBM Certified AI Engineer
Bachelor's degree OR Associate's degree with 2 years relevant experience in system administration/help desk/security OR High School Diploma/GED with 3 or 4 years relevant experience in IT system administration/help desk/security, depending on level
Graduation from an approved Cybersecurity Program may qualify
Non-degree qualifications, such as hands-on demonstrated ability in a technical interview/assessment, may qualify
Minimum experience varies by level: 1+ years security-related experience or 2+ years IT-related experience for Security Spec Sr; 2+ years security-related experience or 4+ years IT-related experience for Security Spec Prin; 5+ years security-related experience or 7+ years IT-related experience for Security Spec Lead; 8+ years security-related experience or 10+ years IT-related experience for Security Spec Staff

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus
Long-term incentive
401(k) match
AEP Pension
Comprehensive benefits package designed to support and enhance the overall well-being of employees.