Hiring: Security Specialist Company: American Electric Power Location: Columbus, OH Job Posted Time: 2026-09-17 14:31:12 Employment Type: On-site Target Skills & Keywords : CyberArk, IAM, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, PowerShell, SIEM, SQL, ServiceNow, Splunk About the job Experience: •2 years relevant experience in IT system administration/help desk/security (cyber or physical); OR graduation from an approved Cybersecurity Program; alternatively may have non-degree qualifications (such as hands-on demonstrated ability in a technical interview/assessment). Required Skills: •Process user access requests, including provisioning, modifying, and deprovisioning accounts and entitlements for applications not integrated with the corporate Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) platform. •Create, manage, and maintain Active Directory groups, service accounts, and password safes in accordance with established security standards. •Provide timely support and guidance to end users regarding access management requests, processes, and access-related incidents. •Monitor and fulfill identity lifecycle activities, ensuring access is granted, modified, and removed accurately and in compliance with IAM policies. •Develop, maintain, and update documentation, procedures, and knowledge articles related to registration and access management processes. •Utilize basic PowerShell scripting and SQL queries to support access administration, reporting, and operational efficiency. •Participate in access reviews, audits, security initiatives, and other IAM-related projects as assigned. •Follow established security procedures, controls, and operational standards to ensure the protection of organizational systems and data. Qualifications: •Demonstrated capacity to work on-site five (5) days per week at the designated work location. •Demonstrated capacity to work standard business hours and provide consistent in-person support to team members, customers, and business partners. •Demonstrated capacity to participate in a rotating on-call schedule and provide after-hours support as required. •Demonstrated capacity to work occasional shift schedules, extended hours, or overtime to support business, operational, and security needs. •Basic understanding of Identity and Access Management (IAM) principles and access control concepts. •Solid functional working knowledge of Active Directory, including user accounts, groups, and access administration. •Operational familiarity with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Compensation: •$74,551 - $93,188 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!