Security Specialist – Senior to Staff, Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

American Electric Power

. Monitor and triage security alerts across multiple DLP platforms .

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

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Data Loss Prevention (DLP) tools and data protection controls, with a strong focus on monitoring, investigating, and improving security measures across various environments. Proficient in analyzing security alerts, documenting findings, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance data security strategies.

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Data Loss Prevention (DLP) ExpertiseSecurity Monitoring ToolsAnalytical and Critical-Thinking SkillsExperience in Cybersecurity InvestigationsAbility to Obtain U.S. Government Security Clearance

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Hard Skills

Data Loss Prevention (DLP)CybersecurityDigital ForensicsAnomaly Detection MethodologiesData ClassificationInformation ProtectionThreat DetectionCase ManagementEvidence HandlingApplication Defense Mechanisms

Soft Skills

Excellent Written and Verbal CommunicationStrong Analytical SkillsCritical-Thinking Ability

Tools & Technologies

SIEM PlatformsEndpoint Detection SolutionsDLP TechnologiesCloud EnvironmentsEmail Security

Certifications & Qualifications

Microsoft SC-900Microsoft SC-400Microsoft SC-200CompTIA Security+CompTIA Network+CompTIA CYSA+ISC2 Certified in Cyber SecurityCERT Insider Threat Program ManagerGIAC GCFEGIAC GCFA

Industry Keywords

PIISensitive Data MonitoringICS/SCADANERC CIPInsider ThreatFraud DetectionSecurity OperationsElectric Utility Operations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Monitor and triage security alerts across multiple DLP platforms
Review daily alerts involving loss of PII, business-critical data, and confidential information across email, cloud, and endpoint systems
Coordinate DLP investigations with internal stakeholders
Thoroughly document findings and maintain detailed case records
Design and tune data-exfiltration detection use cases
Improve alert accuracy and reduce false positives while protecting sensitive data
Drive continuous improvement for the enterprise DLP program and monitoring
Stay current on threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures
Track program metrics and align improvements with strategic roadmap goals
Participate in internal security improvement meetings and industry working groups
Leverage team resources and communicate workload priorities to leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical and critical-thinking ability
Ability to investigate and handle sensitive and confidential information
Expertise in enterprise DLP tools and data protection controls across email, endpoint, cloud, and web environments
Ability to evaluate, implement, and improve DLP controls across diverse technology environments and business processes
Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, information security, computer science, or related field preferred
Experience in cybersecurity, insider threat, security operations, digital forensics, data loss prevention, investigations, fraud detection, or intelligence analysis
Prior investigations experience
Experience monitoring and investigating anomalous user activity and policy violations
Experience identifying data loss indicators through analytics and anomaly detection methodologies
Understanding of security monitoring tools, SIEM platforms, and endpoint detection solutions
Ability to create and curate queries to detect and analyze potential data exfiltration activity
Experience working with HR, Legal, Compliance, Privacy, and Security teams
Experience with case management and evidence handling
Experience with data classification, information protection, DLP, and sensitive data monitoring technologies
Familiarity with electric utility operations, ICS/SCADA, or NERC CIP
Ability to use AI in threat detection and analysis
Knowledge of application defense mechanisms for AI use
Preferred certifications/courses: Microsoft SC-900, SC-400, SC-200; Amazon Cloud Practitioner or Associate Architect; CompTIA Security+, Network+, or CYSA+; ISC2 Certified in Cyber Security; CERT Insider Threat Program Manager; GIAC GCFE, GCFA, or others
Security Spec Sr: 2+ years of IT-related experience or 1+ years of security-related experience
Security Spec Prin: 4+ years of IT-related experience or 2+ years of security-related experience
Security Spec Lead: 7+ years of IT-related experience or 5+ years of security-related experience
Security Spec Staff: 10+ years of IT-related experience or 5+ years of security-related experience
Education alternatives by level include bachelor's degree, associate degree plus relevant experience, high school diploma/GED plus relevant experience, approved cybersecurity program graduation, or demonstrated technical ability in an assessment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package supporting employees' overall well-being
Competitive compensation
Equal employment opportunity