American Electric Power

Security Specialist Lead - Vulnerability Identification

American Electric Power • $116K — $151K *
Columbus, OH 43230In-Person
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Reposted 2 days ago
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree, or Associates degree with 2 years relevant experience in IT system administration/help desk/security, or High School Diploma/GED with 4 years relevant experience in IT system administration/help desk/security.
  • 7+ years of Information Technology experience, or 5+ years of security-related experience including military/government work.
  • Strong expertise in network engineering and vulnerability management.
  • Experience with Tenable products and vulnerability scanning practices.
  • Ability to communicate complex technical issues to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the Vulnerability Identification sub-team to identify cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
  • Architect and manage a large-scale enterprise scanning infrastructure with multiple Tenable scanners.
  • Strategically place scanners across the enterprise and design firewall rules for effective communication.
  • Manage the full lifecycle of scanning infrastructure including deployment and maintenance.
  • Resolve issues with authenticated scanning and manage scan service account credentials.
  • Configure web-scraping agents for external vendor information gathering.
  • Build relationships with Operational Technology partners to support non-disruptive scanning activities.
  • Provide mentorship and coordination for junior analysts and contractors.
  • Communicate findings and context to the Vulnerability Analysis sub-team.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package supporting employee well-being.
  • Opportunities for professional development and mentorship.
  • Flexible work arrangements and a supportive team environment.
Full Job Description
Job Posting End Date
06-11-2026
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

Responsible for large-scale security assignments providing direction to other team members. Responsible for gathering, investigating, and analyzing very complex security requirements, processes, and incidents. Leads analysis of security controls assessments (internal and third party) through application security testing, penetration testing or other means to ensure controls effectiveness. Leads the identification and documentation of potential mitigations /remediations and ensures report creation of findings with identified risk response. Responsible for the conceptual design of implementation strategies on assigned security projects/activities. Leads advanced level implementation, support, and/or usage of technical solutions. Leads others in advanced problem solving, decision-making, and functional area knowledge. Mentors and provides functional/technical work direction to team.

Job Description

What you'll do:

Essential Job Functions & Tasks
  • Lead the Vulnerability Identification sub-team (Pillar 1 of AEP's four-pillar Cybersecurity Vulnerability Management program), responsible for identifying cybersecurity vulnerabilities across AEP's devices, products, and networks.


  • Architect, deploy, and administer a large-scale enterprise scanning infrastructure of 100+ Tenable scanners spanning Tenable.sc (on-premises head), Tenable Agents, and Tenable.vm cloud scanning.


  • Apply strong network engineering expertise to interpret AEP's network configuration, strategically place scanners across the enterprise for optimal coverage, and design firewall rule sets that allow scanner-to-Tenable.sc communication while honoring network segmentation boundaries.


  • Own the full lifecycle of scanning infrastructure, including scanner deployment, ongoing maintenance, capacity planning, hardware and software refresh, and patching of the Tenable platform itself.


  • Diagnose and resolve authenticated scanning issues, including credential failures, plugin behavior, service account permissions, and configuration gaps that prevent high-fidelity scan results.


  • Administer CyberArk integration for all scanner credentials, including the annual rotation of scan service accounts and ongoing governance of credential health across the scanning estate.


  • Configure and operate Dex.io / Mozenda web-scraping agents that gather external vendor and vulnerability information supporting the team's intelligence and identification workflows.


  • Build and maintain strong working relationships with AEP's Operational Technology (OT) partners to ensure scanning activities in generation, transmission, and distribution environments are supported, coordinated, and non-disruptive to operations.


  • Provide technical leadership and day-to-day coordination for one mid-level AEP analyst and approximately five Fortress Information Security contractors supporting routine identification processes and tasks.


  • Coach, mentor, and develop junior team members and contract personnel; establish processes, runbooks, and standards that allow analysts at varying skill levels to operate consistently and effectively.


  • Partner with GuidePoint professional services on deep Tenable platform troubleshooting and overall health of the Tenable environment.


  • Hand off identified vulnerabilities to the Vulnerability Analysis sub-team (Pillar 2) with sufficient context, asset detail, and scan integrity to support downstream triage and prioritization.


  • Maintain awareness of NERC CIP regulatory requirements and ensure scanning activities in CIP-regulated environments comply with applicable standards.


  • Participate in a shared on-call rotation across the broader Vulnerability Management team (approximately 11 personnel).


  • Advise the Vulnerability Management Manager on tool effectiveness, infrastructure investment, scanner architecture decisions, and process improvements.


  • Communicate complex technical issues clearly to peers, business partners, contractors, and leadership at all levels of the organization.


  • Pass and maintain the background check required for access to NERC CIP-regulated assets and information.


Additional Job Duties:

  • Vulnerability Identification Lead


  • Vulnerability Scanning Lead


  • Tenable Platform Lead


  • Cyber Vulnerability Engineer Lead


  • Security Operations Engineer


  • Cybersecurity Specialist Lead


What We're Looking For:

Education requirements are listed below:
  • Bachelor's degree OR Associates 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).


Work Experience requirement listed below:
  • 7 or more years of Information Technology related experience; OR 5 or more years of security related experience, which may include military/government work experience in addition to any experience identified above.


What You'll Get:

Base Salary from $116,255.00 - $151,132.50 /year. 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.

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-009

Compensation Range:

$116,255.00 - $151,132.50

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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Learn more about American Electric Power
Size
16,688 employees
Market Cap
$48.8 billion
Industry
Energy & Utilities
Net Income
$2.2 billion
Founded
1906
5 Year Trend
+0.5%
Revenue
$14.9 billion
NASDAQ
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