Cyber Security, Vulnerability Specialist – Mid-Senior
American Electric Power
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: New Albany • Louisiana, Ohio, Texas, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $73,000 - $106,000 per year
Job Level
Senior
Tech Stack
Cyber SecurityPython
About the role
- Responsible for low level security assignments with direction from senior team members
- Establish basic understanding of Security operations and processes
- Assesses security controls through security testing or other means to ensure effectiveness
- Create documentation and work activities in a clear, comprehensive manner
- Demonstrates problem solving, research, and functional area knowledge
- Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Analyze security vulnerabilities and provide recommendations for remediation
- Collaborate with IT/OT teams to implement security solutions and best practices
- Monitor security alerts and respond to incidents
- Maintain documentation of security assessments, findings, and remediation efforts
- Stay updated on the latest security threats and vulnerabilities
- Provide training and guidance to staff on security awareness and practices
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree OR Associates degree with one (1) year relevant experience in system administration/help desk/security (cyber or physical)
- High School Diploma/GED with two (2) years relevant experience in IT system administration/help desk/security (cyber or physical)
- Graduation from an approved Cybersecurity Program
- Alternatively may have non-degree qualifications (such as hands-on demonstrated ability in a technical interview/assessment)
- Familiarity with compliance standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS)
- Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) is a plus.
Benefits
- discretionary short-/long-term incentives
- 401(k)
- pension
- health insurance
- vacation
- educational assistance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
security testingvulnerability assessmentspenetration testingscripting languagesPythonPowerShell
Soft skills
problem solvingresearchcollaborationcommunication
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeAssociates degreeCybersecurity Program