Security Specialist Lead - Staff

Job Posting End Date
10-19-2026
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Job Summary
The Counterintelligence Investigator is an individual contributor responsible for detecting, investigating, and responding to risks, helping to protect AEP's people, data, and critical infrastructure from intentional and unintentional insider activity.
This role operates within AEP's Cybersecurity Intelligence & Defense organization and serves as a highly technical frontline defender in safeguarding the enterprise against insider and counterintelligence risk. Responsibilities include building and maintaining security analytics and conducting analysis utilizing data from a variety of cybersecurity tools. This position conducts focused monitoring and translates risk signals into actionable findings that reduce organizational risk. This position also drives programs and policies related to Counterintelligence.
Job Description
The Counterintelligence Investigator partners closely with internal business partners to provide support for user investigations, documents findings through case management systems, and escalates high-profile or sensitive matters for further investigation and response. This position also writes comprehensive reports and is able to translate highly technical findings into common business language for various stakeholders.