CSTA Security Specialist Lead

Security Specialist Lead

Responsible for large-scale security assignments providing direction to other team members. Responsible for gathering, investigating, and analyzing very complex security requirements, processes, and incidents. Leads analysis of security controls assessments (internal and third party) through application security testing, penetration testing or other means to ensure controls effectiveness. Leads the identification and documentation of potential mitigations / remediations and ensures report creation of findings with identified risk response. Responsible for the conceptual design of implementation strategies on assigned security projects / activities. Leads advanced level implementation, support, and / or usage of technical solutions. Leads others in advanced problem solving, decision-making, and functional area knowledge. Mentors and provides functional / technical work direction to team.

What You'll Do :

• Lead moderate to highly complex technical security assessments across diverse technology, business systems, and critical infrastructure.
• Document complex technical findings and communicate them effectively in both written and verbal forms to key stakeholders, including Senior and Executive Leadership.
• Provide actionable, technically sound recommendations to facilitate effective risk treatment of identified findings.
• Advise Security Leadership and offer deep technical subject matter expertise for large-scale security and technology initiatives.
• Fulfill technical functions in this role, including :
• Application Security Lead
• Penetration Tester / "Red Team" Lead
• Security Tool Administrator Lead

What We're Looking For :

Security Specialist Lead (SG9) :

Education : Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, business or related field of study; Or Associate's degree in computer science or related field of study with 2 years of relevant work experience; Or High school diploma / GED with 4 years of relevant work experience.

Experience : In addition to any experience required above, 10 years of relevant work experience is required.

Nice-to-have :

Location : Prefer candidate to live within 50 miles of Columbus, OH

What You'll Get :

Security Specialist Lead (SG9) : $112,869.00-$146,730.50

In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do At AEP, we're more than just an energy company we're a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!

Compensation Grade : SP20-009

Compensation Range : $112,869.00-$146,730.50 USD

The Physical Demand Level for this job is : S Sedentary Work : Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and / or a negligible amount of force frequently. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.