American Electric Power

Security Mgr

American Electric Power$136K — $177K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or associate degree with 2+ years relevant experience or HS diploma/GED with 4+ years applicable experience.
  • 10+ years in Security (Physical/Cyber), business admin, or computer science with progressive responsibilities.
  • 4+ years of direct supervision experience preferred.
  • Hands-on experience with IAM platforms like Saviynt or SailPoint.
  • Strong understanding of RBAC design and role engineering.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily operations and strategic direction for enterprise access management.
  • Lead development of roadmaps and automation initiatives for access management.
  • Collaborate with business units to enhance Role-Based Access Control governance.
  • Ensure compliance with SOX, NERC CIP, and other regulations through access governance.
  • Establish governance frameworks for service accounts, APIs, and AI identities.
  • Identify and implement opportunities to automate provisioning and enhance user experience.

Benefits

  • Collaborative environment promoting safety and accountability.
  • Opportunities for employee development and performance feedback.
  • Focus on continuous improvement within the Security organization.
  • Engagement with external partners, suppliers, and vendors.
  • Leadership in significant and complex security projects.
Full Job Description
Job Posting End Date
07-31-2026
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

Responsible for medium to long-term assignments of significant complexity and/or budgetary, strategic, or operational impacts. Responsibilities include decision making, risk assessment, task prioritization/assignment/tracking, project assignment, employee development, performance feedback, motivation, team building, communication, planning, resource allocation, cost control, problem/issue/conflict resolution, customer service, and client relations. Decisions are guided by policies, procedures and business plan, receives guidance and oversight from senior manager/Director., The Security Mgr is responsible for directly managing and developing Security team members, building and sustaining collaborative relationships with Operating Company, Business Unit, and Information Technology (IT) management, and with external partners, suppliers and vendors, and managing annual O&M and capital budgets. The Manager is expected to gain acceptance as a peer and equal partner when working directly with Operating Company, Business Unit, and IT management., The Security Mgr will promote and apply Security solutions to meet the needs and align with the strategies of our Operating Company and Business Unit customers. He/she will lead the team to complete projects/tasks/initiatives and perform all Security work activities via efficient processes, risk reduction, and effective use of resources., The Security Mgr will establish and maintain an open and collaborative environment that promotes safety, accountability, engagement and continuous improvement within and throughout the Security organization., The significant difference between the Security Mgr roles will be the size of the project or the scope of the process led, the level of risk and complexity involved, the breadth of potential benefit/impact on the department, organization or enterprise, the number of individuals supervised, and the grade levels of those supervised.

Job Description

What you'll do:

Essential Job Functions & Tasks

  • Own day-to-day operations, service delivery, and strategic direction for enterprise access management capabilities.
  • Lead roadmap development, automation opportunities, and user adoption of modern access management platform.
  • Partner with business units to mature Role-Based Access Control across the enterprise, ensuring sustainable governance and operational ownership.
  • Support SOX, NERC CIP, and regulatory requirements through effective access governance, reporting, and control execution.
  • Establish governance for service accounts, APIs, automation accounts, and emerging AI agents/non-human identities.
  • Identify opportunities to reduce manual effort, improve user experience, increase provisioning automation, and reduce security risk.


Additional Preferred Requirements:
  • Experience leading enterprise IAM transformations.
  • Hands-on experience with Saviynt, SailPoint, or similar IGA platforms.
  • Strong understanding of RBAC design and role engineering.
  • Experience supporting utility, energy, or highly regulated environments.
  • Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Proven ability to lead large-scale organizational change initiatives.
  • Non-human identity governance


What We're Looking For:

Education requirements are listed below:
  • Bachelor's degree or associate degree combined with a minimum of 2 years of applicable business/technical experience in Security (Cyber and/or Physical), Business Administration, Computer Science, or related field OR a HS diploma/GED combined with a minimum of 4 years of applicable business/technical experience preferably in Security (Cyber and/or Physical), Business Administration, Computer Science, or related field.


Work Experience requirement listed below:
  • 10 or more years of Security (Physical and/or Cyber), business administration, computer science, or other technical experience, demonstrating steady progression in responsibilities including 4 or more years of direct supervision experience preferred (in addition to any experience identified above).


Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-010

Compensation Range:

$136,539.00 - $177,503.00

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: 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 met.

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About American Electric Power

American Electric Power generates, transmits, and distributes electricity, serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers nationwide. AEP serves millions of customers across 11 states. It operates in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity, providing power to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. AEP generates electricity using diverse sources, including coal, natural gas, nuclear, and renewable energy like wind and solar. The company maintains a vast transmission network that delivers electricity from power plants to local distribution systems, ensuring a stable and reliable power supply. AEP is actively involved in renewable energy initiatives, investing in wind farms and solar facilities to diversify its energy portfolio and reduce its environmental impact. Additionally, the company engages in community outreach, supporting education, environmental conservation, and various social initiatives.

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