Security Specialist Senior-Principal (Cyber Security Monitor Response)
Full Time
United States
$81,777 - $120,088 a year
Posted
Job description
This position is Remote. Candidates will be considered based on their qualifications and the candidate’s ability to work from an approved work location. Although the location is flexible, AEP does not have a presence in all states and localities.
The following locations are NOT currently approved for this position: AK, CO, CT, DE, HI, IA, ID, KS, MA, ME, MS, MT, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WY, US Territories, or international work locations. AEP will consider qualified candidates who are willing to relocate to an approved work location, at the candidate’s expense, provided the relocation can be completed within a timeframe that meets AEP’s staffing needs.
NOTE: All remote work locations require vetting and final approval prior to offer and/or start date. Any work locations listed as preferred or unapproved relate specifically to the requirements for this position and are not necessarily applicable to other posted positions.
Responsible for enterprise-wide security assignments providing direction to other team members. Lead and participates in the review, evaluation, and recommendation of emerging security technologies. Leads and participates in security incidents/projects and directs security assignments. Demonstrates highly advanced problem solving, decision-making, and functional area knowledge. Often involved directly in implementation, support, and usage of technical solutions. Mentors and provides functional/technical work direction to team. Examples of functions in this role are:
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NOTE: All remote work locations require vetting and final approval prior to offer and/or start date. Any work locations listed as preferred or unapproved relate specifically to the requirements for this position and are not necessarily applicable to other posted positions.
Responsible for enterprise-wide security assignments providing direction to other team members. Lead and participates in the review, evaluation, and recommendation of emerging security technologies. Leads and participates in security incidents/projects and directs security assignments. Demonstrates highly advanced problem solving, decision-making, and functional area knowledge. Often involved directly in implementation, support, and usage of technical solutions. Mentors and provides functional/technical work direction to team. Examples of functions in this role are:
- Incident Response Analyst/Lead
- CIRC/SOC Lead
- Threat Intelligence Analyst/Lead
- Cyber Threat Hunter/Lead
- Cyber Host and Network Forensic Analyst
- Cyber Threat Reporting Analyst
- Malware Reverse Engineer
- Leading the Cyber Intelligence & Response Center and AEP in preventing, identifying, and responding to cyberthreats
- Assigning priorities and tasking for other members of the CIRC
- Triaging and analyzing cyber threat intelligence products for impacts to AEP
- Coordinating incident response efforts with U.S. Government and industry peer utilities
- Collaborating/Sharing with U.S. Government and industry peer utilities on cyber threat and security best practice efforts
- Leading cyber threat hunting efforts with expert level knowledge of MITRE ATTACK and the Lockheed Martin Cyber Kill Chain
- Forensic analysis of host and network events
- Preparation and delivery of cyber threat briefings for large audiences
- Reverse engineering of malware
- Maintains advanced level Security knowledge and able to communicate security problems to the highest level of AEP's leaders.
- Directs team in accessing key security data and suggests ways to use information for enhanced performance.
- Promotes diversity in the workplace and sees differences in people as opportunity.
- Ensures that all team members receive training and/or develop themselves in skill areas that support security innovation.
- Creates and delivers presentations and public speaking engagements.
- Able to explain very technical topics in simple terms.
- Formulates rigorous logic and methods to solve advanced security problems with effective solutions.
- Advises and encourages others to improve security processes. Identifies gaps in security.\Provides solutions to enhance security or mission.
- Solves security threats; probes all pertinent sources for answers.
- Prepares accurate and comprehensive job plans and/or estimates.
- Plans ahead and organizes work to maximize efficiency of self and team.
- Motivates self and others to collect and learn new information about security and profession from sources outside the enterprise; research and translate professional and security trends.
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Job Type
Full-Time
Relocation
No
Annual Salary From (Min)
81777.00
Annual Salary To (Mid)
120088.00
Minimum Requirements
Basic Qualifications:
NOTE: This position will be filled at the experience and salary grade level commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate as compared to the minimum requirements stated below. The selected candidate for this position will work remotely and, though location is flexible, will require vetting and final approval prior to offer and/or start.
Security Specialist Senior
Education:
Education:
Additional Preferred Requirements:
Licenses and Certifications: CSFA, GCCC, GCDA, GCED, GCFA, GCFE, GCIA, GCIH, GCIP, GCTI, GDAT, GICSP, GMON, GOSI, GREM, GRID, GSOM, GXPN, OSCP, OSEE, Treadstone Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst/Certified Threat Counterintelligence Analyst, CERT Incident Response Process Professional, CREST Certified Host Intrusion Analyst, CREST Certified Incident manager, CREST Certified malware Reverse Engineer, CREST Certified Network Intrusion Analyst, CREST Certified Threat Intelligence Manager
Education: 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).
Experience: Demonstrable experience in one or more of the following disciplines:
NOTE: This position will be filled at the experience and salary grade level commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate as compared to the minimum requirements stated below. The selected candidate for this position will work remotely and, though location is flexible, will require vetting and final approval prior to offer and/or start.
Security Specialist Senior
Education:
- 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 3 years relevant experience in IT system administration/help desk/security (cyber or physical); OR graduation from an approved Cybersecurity Program; alternatively, may have non-degree qualifications (such as hands-on demonstrated ability in a technical interview/assessment).
- 2 or more years of Information Technology related experience; OR 1 or more years of security related experience, which may include military/government work experience in addition to any experience identified above.
Education:
- 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); OR graduation from an approved Cybersecurity Program; alternatively, may have non-degree qualifications (such as hands-on demonstrated ability in a technical interview/assessment).
- 4 or more years of Information Technology related experience; OR 2 or more years of security related experience, which may include military/government work experience in addition to any experience identified above.
Additional Preferred Requirements:
Licenses and Certifications: CSFA, GCCC, GCDA, GCED, GCFA, GCFE, GCIA, GCIH, GCIP, GCTI, GDAT, GICSP, GMON, GOSI, GREM, GRID, GSOM, GXPN, OSCP, OSEE, Treadstone Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst/Certified Threat Counterintelligence Analyst, CERT Incident Response Process Professional, CREST Certified Host Intrusion Analyst, CREST Certified Incident manager, CREST Certified malware Reverse Engineer, CREST Certified Network Intrusion Analyst, CREST Certified Threat Intelligence Manager
Education: 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).
Experience: Demonstrable experience in one or more of the following disciplines:
- Incident Response Analyst
- CIRC/SOC Lead
- Threat Intelligence or Counterintelligence Analyst
- Cyber Threat Hunt Analyst
- Malware Reverse Engineer
- Clearance: Current government security clearance or ability to obtain a security clearance at a minimum of the Secret level.
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Work Designation
Remote
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