Job Information
American Electric Power Security Specialist Senior - Prin in New Albany, Ohio
Job Posting End Date
06-22-2024
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date
Job Summary
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.
Job Description
NOTE- This is a Hybrid position based out of New Albany, Ohio. Selected individual will be placed in one of the job grades based on experience and skillset.
Implement/support cyber-security projects within substations.
Execute and track problems with device firmware patching.
Diagnose and track cyber-security incidents with substations.
Manage firewall ACL’s
Resolve vulnerabilities/firmware updates
Provide support/guidance or assist in providing support to interface groups.
Train others in all issue related to substation cyber security
Create automation/work with vendor on automation tools for inventory tracking and device management
Manage intermediate systems for remote access into substation environments
Support NERC CIP program for substation environment
Participate in CIP Audits
Manage passwords for substation devices
Manage CIP Baselines for substation environment
Support cyber monitoring.
Test representative device for approval prior to approval for standard
Support SCADA applications for reliability and security
Maintain reliable operations of the EMS, SCADA and P&C systems
Improve and make recommendations to improve the quality and reliability of OT cyber security and related services
Define and implement Human Performance Initiative rules and Key Performance Indicators around OT Cyber Security processes.
Min Requirements:
Security Specialist Senior: (Grade 7)
Education: Associate's degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications or related technical field or higher from an accredited college/university or high school diploma and two years related military or electric utility technical experience.
Experience: Three years related experience with associate's degree and Four years of experience with a high school diploma. Individuals with a bachelor's degree and 2 years of related experience may be considered for entry into the organization at this level.
Security Specialist Prin:(Grade 8)
Education: Associate's degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications or related technical field or higher from an accredited college/university or high school diploma and two years related military or electric utility technical experience.
Experience: Four years related experience with associate's degree and Five years of experience with a high school diploma. Individuals with a bachelor's degree and 3 year of related experience may be considered for entry into the organization at this level.
Other Requirements
Detailed knowledge desired in the following areas:
Substation P&C device protocol and function (e.g. SEL, GE, Siemens, Cooper)
Siemens Crossbow intermediate system
NERC CIP Standards
Microsoft Windows Systems
IP Network and Serial Communications Experience
Limited programming capability
Substation and Power Grid understanding
Real time system support experience
Good communications and documentation skills
Comp Range:
Security Spec Sr: (SG7): $83,413-$104,268
Security Spec Prin (SG8): $94,225- $122,491
Compensation Data
Compensation Grade:
SP20-007
Compensation Range:
$83,413.00-104,267.50 USD
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