American Electric Power · 2 weeks ago
Penetration Testing Security Specialist Lead (CSTA)
Columbus, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$113K/yr - $147K/yr
10+ years expAmerican Electric Power is a dedicated energy company committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. The Penetration Testing Security Specialist Lead is responsible for leading complex security assignments, conducting security assessments, and mentoring team members to ensure effective risk management and security compliance.
Clean EnergyEnergyEnergy ManagementFinancial Services
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
10 years of relevant work experience
Preferred
Three or more years of technical Penetration Testing / Application Security specific experience, or commensurate related experience
Demonstrated expertise in penetration testing methodologies and the ability to apply these methodologies in varied technology environments, both independently and as a team leader
Demonstrable technical experience in one or more of the following disciplines: Network / Critical Infrastructure Penetration Testing, Web Application / Web Service Penetration Testing, Mobile / IoT Penetration Testing, Software / Malware Reverse Engineering, Hardware / Firmware Reverse Engineering, Application Development and Testing, Cloud / Container Security, Red Teaming / Threat Emulation
Technical security certifications are beneficial (e.g., OSCP, OSWE, OSCE, LPT, GPEN, GWAPT, GMOB, GXPN, GAWN, GCPN, GCE, CISSP)
Some travel or overtime may be required
Benefits
AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.
Company
American Electric Power
American Electric Power generates, transmits, and distributes electricity, serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$5.03BKey Investors
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Leadership Team
William Fehrman
President and Chief Executive Officer
Charles E Zebula
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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