<p>Job Posting End Date</p> <p>03-28-2025</p> <p>Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date</p> <p>Job Summary</p> <p>Primary job function for this position is cyber-security work related to Operational Technology environments in Transmission and Distribution Substations. Working to secure Protection and Control Systems; relays, RTUs, carrier sets, Ethernet Switches and serial servers, controllers, monitors, meters, etc.</p> <p>Job Description</p> <p>Based on education, experience and interview, this opportunity will be filled commensurately at either title. For this posting, minimum requirements are stated at the lower grade. Increased expectations are at the higher grade.</p> <p>Cyber Security Specialist Sr. (grade 7)</p> <p>Cyber Security Specialist (mid-level) (grade 6)</p> <p>ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:</p> <p>Implement/support cyber-security projects within substations.</p> <p>Execute and track problems with device firmware patching.</p> <p>Diagnose and track cyber-security incidents with substations.</p> <p>Manage firewall ACL's</p> <p>Resolve vulnerabilities/firmware updates</p> <p>Provide support/guidance or assist in providing support to interface groups.</p> <p>Train others in all issue related to substation cyber security</p> <p>Create automation/work with vendor on automation tools for inventory tracking and device management</p> <p>Manage intermediate systems for remote access into substation environments</p> <p>Support NERC CIP program for substation environment</p> <p>Participate in CIP Audits</p> <p>Manage passwords for substation devices</p> <p>Manage CIP Baselines for substation environment</p> <p>Support cyber monitoring</p> <p>Test representative device for approval prior to approval for standard</p> <p>Support SCADA applications for reliability and security</p> <p>Maintain reliable operations of the EMS, SCADA and P&C systems</p> <p>Improve and make recommendations to improve the quality and reliability of OT cyber security and related services</p> <p>Define and implement Human Performance Initiative rules and Key Performance Indicators around OT Cyber Security processes.</p> <p>MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:</p> <p>Bachelor's degree OR Associate's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications or related Technical field with one (1) year relevant experience in system administration/help desk/security (cyber or physical); OR,</p> <p>High School Diploma/GED with two (2) years relevant experience in IT system administration/help desk/security (cyber or physical) or related military or electric utility technical experience; OR,</p> <p>Graduation from an approved Cybersecurity Program; alternatively may have non-degree qualifications (such as hands-on demonstrated ability in a technical interview/assessment). No additional experience required in addition to experience identified above.</p> <p>OTHER REQUIREMENTS:</p> <p>Detailed knowledge desired in the following areas:</p> <p>Substation P&C device protocol and function (e.g. SEL, GE, Siemens, Cooper)</p> <p>Siemens Crossbow intermediate system</p> <p>NERC CIP Standards</p> <p>Microsoft Windows Systems</p> <p>IP Network and Serial Communications Experience</p> <p>Limited programming capability</p> <p>Substation and Power Grid understanding</p> <p>Real time system support experience</p> <p>Good communications and documentation skills</p> <p>INITIAL POSITION / BASE SALARY FUNDING: approximately ($73,000 - $106,000/year) spanning this salary grade/title range.</p> <p>In addition to base salary, AEP offers competitive Total Rewards including: discretionary annual incentive/bonus, 401(k), pension, health insurance, vacation, educational assistance, etc.</p> <p>Compensation Data</p> <p>Compensation Grade:</p> <p>SP20-006</p> <p>Compensation Range:</p> <p>$72,380.00-90,474.50 USD</p> <p>It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.</p>