Cyber Cloud Solution Engineer Lead/Staff

AEP

Columbus, OH

Full Time

Posted October 13, 2026

$116k - $178k

Utilities

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Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 14, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Utilities
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Job Description

10-23-2026

Requirements

Candidates must demonstrate a deep, hands-on technical understanding and operational compatibility with the following:
Native AWS Security Ecosystem: Comprehensive understanding of AWS security services, including but not limited to: AWS IAM (complex policies, permission boundaries, organizations), AWS GuardDuty , AWS Security Hub, AWS Config, AWS CloudTrail, KMS, Macie, and Network Firewall.
Multi-Cloud Fundamentals: Functional technical competency and architectural understanding of security controls in Azure (Entra ID, Microsoft Defender for Cloud), GCP (Security Command Center, IAM), and OCI (Identity and Access Management, Cloud Guard).
Automation & Code: Strong proficiency in IaC tools (specifically Terraform or AWS CloudFormation) and a deep understanding of PaC frameworks (such as Open Policy Agent/Rego, AWS CloudFormation Guard, or HashiCorp Sentinel) to enforce compliance before deployment.
Enterprise Networking & SASE/SSE: Foundational understanding of cloud routing, VPC/ VNet peering, CASB (Cloud Access Security Broker), Secure Web Gateway (SWG), and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) concepts.
The ideal candidate will stand out if they possess the following advanced capabilities:
SASE/SSE Experience : Direct, hands-on experience configuring, tuning, and deploying a SASE/SSE platform (CASB, SWG, DLP) across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
Advanced IaC / PaC Implementation: Proven track record of building automated compliance pipelines that block non-compliant code and infrastructure from being merged into production.
Cloud Security Architecture: Experience shifting organizations from reactive security monitoring to proactive cloud security posture management (CSPM) and continuous compliance.
AWS Certified Security – Specialty
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional) / CISSP
Other AWS, Microsoft A zure , G oogle Cloud Platform, or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure certifications.
CCIPS, CCSP, CERT Incident Response Process Professional
CISM, CISSP, CNDA, CNPS
GIAC Certifications (e.g., GCIH, GCIP, GSEC, GREM)
Other vendor-specific cloud certifications
Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related technical field is required.
8 years of relevant work experience is required. An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered.
Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related technical field is required.
10 years of relevant work experience is required. An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered.

Benefits & Perks

Base Salary from $116,255.00 - $177,503.00 /year. 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.
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!