Security Specialist Lead

American Electric Power

. Detect, investigate, and respond to risks to protect AEP's people, data, and critical infrastructure from insider activity.

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $116,255 - $177,503 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in counterintelligence operations, investigations, and analysis, with a strong ability to translate technical findings into actionable business insights. Proficient in conducting risk assessments and developing policies to protect critical infrastructure from cyber threats.

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Counterintelligence OperationsCybersecurity ToolsRisk AssessmentInvestigative AnalysisSecurity Clearance

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisDigital ForensicsIncident ResponseThreat AssessmentCase Management SystemsReport WritingInterview TechniquesOperational TechnologyInsider Threat AnalysisTactics Techniques and Procedures

Soft Skills

Analytical ThinkingCommunication SkillsCollaborationCritical ThinkingProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Industrial Control SystemsSCADACybersecurity FrameworksCase Management SoftwareData Analytics Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Insider Threat CertificationsCounterintelligence Special AgentForensic CertificationsAll-Source Analyst CertificationsInterview/Interrogation Certifications

Industry Keywords

Critical Infrastructure ProtectionNational SecurityElectric Utility OperationsSupply Chain RiskGovernment Investigations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Detect, investigate, and respond to risks to protect AEP's people, data, and critical infrastructure from insider activity.
Build and maintain security analytics using data from a variety of cybersecurity tools.
Conduct focused monitoring and translate risk signals into actionable findings.
Drive programs and policies related to counterintelligence.
Partner with internal business partners on user investigations.
Document findings through case management systems and escalate high-profile or sensitive matters.
Write comprehensive reports and translate technical findings into business language.
Identify, implement, and maintain counterintelligence controls protecting critical infrastructure and operational technology from cyber threats, malicious insiders, espionage, and supply chain exploitation.
Detect, monitor, and assess nation-state efforts targeting sensitive, proprietary, or operationally critical information.
Develop and maintain CI policies, procedures, and threat assessments.
Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to evaluate and improve CI programs.
Conduct or support CI inquiries, investigations, and digital forensics efforts.
Produce investigative and analytic deliverables for technical and executive audiences.
Perform targeted CI and supply chain risk assessments.
Deliver counterintelligence awareness training.
Conduct pre- and post-travel briefings and debriefings.
Work independently while collaborating across business partner teams.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.
Demonstrated experience conducting or supporting one or more CI mission functions — operations, investigations, collections, analysis and production, or functional services.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong analytical and critical-thinking ability.
Experience conducting interviews, briefings, and debriefings.
Experience conducting investigations with national security implications.
Experience conducting analysis of forensic outputs in support of insider threat and/or counterintelligence inquiries and investigations.
Familiarity with electric utility operations, industrial control systems (ICS/SCADA), or critical infrastructure protection frameworks.
Knowledge and experience with threat actor Tactics Techniques and Procedures.
Experience conducting large scale investigations involving various U.S. government agencies.
Security Spec Staff (SG10): Bachelor's degree or associate 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).
Security Spec Staff (SG10): 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.
Preferred certifications and courses include insider threat certifications, credentialed counterintelligence special agent or comparable federal investigations training, all-source analyst courses/certifications, forensic/security certifications, and interview/interrogation courses/certifications.

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.