RT Ops Security Spec Prin

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive OT security policies and frameworks.
• Manage the work across a team and mentor junior staff.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to align security strategies with business objectives.
• Leads complex security projects/initiatives/incidents; directs security assignments.
• Responsible for owning/maintaining multiple advanced complexity security assignments at a time.
• Promotes adherence to enterprise's security policies, goals, and enabling characteristics.
• Clearly and concisely expresses technical or non-technical ideas in activities and presentations.
• Identifies, clarifies, resolves and initiates solutions to complex security problems that require extensive specialized knowledge.
• Coaches team members to keep the enterprise as the focal point for all security activities.
• Considers alternative courses of action and selects best options according to intended security posture.
• Formulates work for self and/or others in a well-planned and organized manner, distributes the workload appropriately, and sets stretching objectives.
• Guides other team members to understand the impact individual security and business decisions may have on the enterprise. Demonstrates awareness of key security trends.
• 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.

Requirements

• Experience: 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.
• Licenses/Certifications: Advanced certification (CISSP, CISM, or other Security certification) strongly preferred.
• Additional Requirements:
• Proven leadership and communication skills
• Demonstrated experience managing complex efforts.
• Over-time, on-call assignments, and occasional travel may be required.
• Where You'll Work:
• On-Site- New Albany OH, Corpus Christi TX, Roanoke VA, Shrevport LA
• What You'll Get:
• RT Ops Support Spec Prin (Grade 09)
• Salary Range- $116,255- $151,132.
• 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 .
• Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do
• AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER (On-Site)
• 115k-150k
• #LI-Onsite
• #AEPCareers
• Compensation Data
• Compensation Grade:
• SP20-009
• Compensation Range:
• $116,255.00 - $151,132.50

Additional Information

Job Posting End Date 07-11-2026 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date. Job Summary The Real Time Operations Security Specialist Principal is responsible for the development and execution of security strategies for operational technology systems. This role involves guiding a team of security professionals, ensuring compliance with industry standards and mentoring junior staff. This position also collaborates with executive leadership to align security strategies with business objectives. Job Description

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