Penetration Testing Security Specialist Lead (CSTA)

Job Posting End Date 02-07-2026 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date. Job Summary At AEP, weu2019re more than just an energy company Weu2019re 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 large-scale security assignments providing direction to other team members. Responsible for gathering, investigating, and analyzing very complex security requirements, processes, and incidents. Leads analysis of security controls assessments (internal and third party) through application security testing, penetration testing or other means to ensure controls effectiveness. Leads the identification and documentation of potential mitigations /remediations and ensures report creation of findings with identified risk response. Responsible for the conceptual design of implementation strategies on assigned security projects/activities. Leads advanced level implementation, support, and/or usage of technical solutions. Leads others in advanced problem solving, decision-making, and functional area knowledge. Mentors and provides functional/technical work direction to team. What You'll Do: + 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 /

Created: 2026-01-30