Security Specialist Lead - Staff

• Identify, implement, and maintain counterintelligence (CI) controls to protect critical infrastructure and operational technology (OT) from nation-state cyber threats, malicious insiders, espionage, and supply chain exploitation.
• Detect, monitor, and assess nation-state efforts targeting the collection of sensitive, proprietary, or operationally critical information.
• Develop and maintain CI policies, procedures, and threat assessments, and analyze quantitative and qualitative data to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of CI programs.
• Conduct or support CI inquiries, investigations, and digital forensics efforts, including the documentation and referral of findings to appropriate stakeholders.
• Produce concise, insightful, and comprehensive investigative and analytic deliverables for both technical and executive audiences.
• Perform targeted CI and supply chain risk assessments to inform enterprise risk decisions.
• Deliver counterintelligence awareness training.
• Conduct pre and post travel briefings and debriefings.
• Work independently with minimal oversight while collaborating effectively across business partner teams.

• 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.

• One or more insider threat certifications: Global Counter-Insider Threat Professional (GCITP), CERT Insider Threat Program Manager (ITPM), Certified Counter-Insider Threat Professional (CCITP-F, CCITP-A)
• Graduate of a credentialed counterintelligence special agent course (e.g., CISAC, DCAC, or equivalent) or a comparable federal investigations training program.
• One or more all-source analyst courses/certifications such as: Certified Department of Defense All-Source Analyst (CDASA) or Professional Analyst Career Education (PACE)
• One or more forensic/security certifications: GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE), GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA)
• One or more interview/interrogation courses/certifications

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.

Education requirements are listed below:

• 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).

Work Experience requirement listed below:

• 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 in addition to any experience identified above.

What You'll Get:

• Base salary
• Annual bonus
• Long-term incentive
• 401(k) match
• AEP Pension
• Comprehensive benefits package designed to support and enhance the overall well-being of employees.

At AEP, we're more than just an energy company - we're a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!