Cyber Security Technical Specialist Senior Principal

American Electric Power (AEP)

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Work type
On-site
Location
Columbus, OHAustin, TX
Salary
$87,633–$128,688 / yr
Posted
2 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Sep 21, 2026

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $166k
This role $108k
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This role pays less than 96% of similar roles. Most pay $139,539–$191,950 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $108k versus about $166k for comparable roles.

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About American Electric Power (AEP)

American Electric Power (AEP) is one of the largest electric utilities in the United States, delivering electricity to customers across 11 states through an extensive transmission and distribution network. Industry: Electric Utilities

American Electric Power (AEP) currently has 16 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $87,633–$109,543 across 14 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Cyber Security Technical Specialist Senior Principal

Cyber Security Technical Specialist – Specialist Senior/Principal joins the security and technology teams to protect sensitive data through monitoring, configuration, investigation, and response. This role involves creating, testing, and implementing data protection strategies, policies, and software deployments while managing remediation efforts. Day-to-day responsibilities include overseeing DLP for endpoints, cloud, email, network, AI prompts, and removable media, alongside performing policy violation investigations and phishing simulations. The position requires navigating complex regulatory landscapes including NERC, HIPAA, SOX, and PII standards. Candidates must possess expertise in endpoint protection software, Windows or Linux environments, Active Directory, TCP/IP, and scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, Bash, or Perl. This role addresses the critical challenge of maintaining data integrity and confidentiality while managing emergency requests and coordinating technical projects within a regulated infrastructure environment.

What you'll do

  • Monitor and investigate data loss events across endpoint, cloud, email, network, and AI platforms.
  • Create, test, and implement data protection strategies, policies, and rules.
  • Deploy and remediate data protection software and security configurations.
  • Manage data classification, encryption, and removable media protections.
  • Resolve policy violations and investigate security incidents via ServiceNow tickets.
  • Conduct phishing training simulations and manage related educational programs.
  • Ensure compliance with industry regulations such as NERC CIP, HIPAA, and SOX.
  • Participate in on-call rotations to respond to emergency security events and incidents.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field is required.
  • 5 years of relevant work experience is required for Solution Engineer Sr. level.
  • 7 years of relevant work experience is required for Solution Engineer Prin. level.
  • Knowledge in one or more disciplines including DLP Engineering, Cybersecurity Engineering, Data Loss Prevention, or Data Classification.
  • Experience with endpoint protection software and technologies.
  • Proficiency in UNIX/Linux command line operations and Windows environments.
  • Working knowledge of TCP/IP and scripting using Python, PowerShell, Bash, or Perl.
  • Ability to perform endpoint troubleshooting in Windows and/or Linux environments.

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