Security Mgr

American Electric Power • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

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! Job Description Responsible for medium to long-term assignments of significant complexity and/or budgetary, strategic, or operational impacts. Responsibilities include decision making, risk assessment, task prioritization/assignment/tracking, project assignment, employee development, performance feedback, motivation, team building, communication, planning, resource allocation, cost control, problem/issue/conflict resolution, customer service, and client relations. Decisions are guided by policies, procedures and business plan, receives guidance and oversight from senior manager/Director., The Security Mgr. is responsible for directly managing and developing Security team members, building and sustaining collaborative relationships with Operating Company, Business Unit, and Information Technology (IT) management, and with external partners, suppliers and vendors, and managing annual O&M and capital budgets. The Manager is expected to gain acceptance as a peer and equal partner when working directly with Operating Company, Business Unit, and IT management., The Security Mgr. will promote and apply Security solutions to meet the needs and align with the strategies of our Operating Company and Business Unit customers. He/she will lead the team to complete projects/tasks/initiatives and perform all Security work activities via efficient processes, risk reduction, and effective use of resources., The Security Mgr. will establish and maintain an open and collaborative environment that promotes safety, accountability, engagement and continuous improvement within and throughout the Security organization., The significant difference between the Security Mgr. roles will be the size of the project or the scope of the process led, the level of risk and complexity involved, the breadth of potential benefit/impact on the department, organization or enterprise, the number of individuals supervised, and the grade levels of those supervised. What You'll Do: Information Governance - develop and enforce policies for managing organizational data, ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and security standards across its lifecycle. Mitigate risk, manage records (electronic/physical), and collaborate with Technology/Legal teams to ensure data integrity, privacy, and security. Key tasks include training staff, auditing compliance, and implementing data retention strategies. Security Training and Awarenes s - develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive, engaging programs to educate employees on cybersecurity best practices, reducing human-centric risks like phishing. Key responsibilities include creating training materials, conducting simulations, analyzing metrics to measure behavior changes, and fostering a strong security-first culture.

Requirements

• Proven experience in information management, data governance, or compliance roles
• Expertise in regulatory compliance, risk management, and data lifecycle management
• Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex regulations into practical policies
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to deliver complex messages clearly and concisely
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles, common social engineering tactics, and security technologies
• Experience with phishing simulation platforms, Learning Management Systems, and content creation tools
• Ability to manage long-term, organization-wide programs
• Bachelor's degree or Associate degree combined with a minimum of 2 years of applicable business/technical experience in Security (Cyber and/or Physical), Business Administration, Computer Science, or related field OR a HS diploma/GED combined with a minimum of 4 years of applicable business/technical experience preferably in Security (Cyber and/or Physical), Business Administration, Computer Science, or related field
• 10 or more years of Security (Physical and/or Cyber), business administration, computer science, or other technical experience, demonstrating steady progression in responsibilities including 4 or more years of direct supervision experience preferred (in addition to any experience identified above)

Responsibilities

• decision making
• risk assessment
• task prioritization/assignment/tracking
• project assignment
• employee development
• performance feedback
• motivation
• team building
• communication
• planning
• resource allocation
• cost control
• problem/issue/conflict resolution
• customer service
• client relations
• managing and developing Security team members
• building and sustaining collaborative relationships with Operating Company, Business Unit, and Information Technology (IT) management, and with external partners, suppliers and vendors
• managing annual O&M and capital budgets
• promote and apply Security solutions to meet the needs and align with the strategies of our Operating Company and Business Unit customers
• lead the team to complete projects/tasks/initiatives and perform all Security work activities via efficient processes, risk reduction, and effective use of resources
• establish and maintain an open and collaborative environment that promotes safety, accountability, engagement and continuous improvement within and throughout the Security organization
• develop and enforce policies for managing organizational data, ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and security standards across its lifecycle
• Mitigate risk, manage records (electronic/physical), and collaborate with Technology/Legal teams to ensure data integrity, privacy, and security
• training staff, auditing compliance, and implementing data retention strategies
• develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive, engaging programs to educate employees on cybersecurity best practices, reducing human-centric risks like phishing
• creating training materials, conducting simulations, analyzing metrics to measure behavior changes, and fostering a strong security-first culture

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree