Generation Technical Specialist - Technical Specialist Senior

Job Posting End Date

12-21-2025

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

Intermediate level of responsibility to facilitate and maintain programs/ systems/ equipment critical to the AEP generating fleet according to established guidelines and specific work tasks. Has knowledge of program/ system/ equipment requirements and completes assigned work with proficiency. Supports, in collaboration with local and/or remote resources, the forecasting, planning, installation, and commissioning of enhancements to the programs/systems/equipment to meet AEP requirements.  Helps site personnel troubleshoot issues.

Job Description

What you’ll do:

Familiarity with the following:

• Networking Knowledge/Experience
  • Capable of reviewing Firewall Rules and Access Control Lists (ACLs) to ensure proper electronic access controls are in place.
  • Review/understand network switch settings and capable of performing configuration/modifications to switches (e.g., Cisco, Ribbon).
  • Basic network troubleshooting skills.
  • Understanding of commonly used protocols in the Operational Technology (OT) environment is a plus (e.g., TCP/IP, Modbus, DNP3).
  • Experience with network tools is a plus such as NMAP, NESSUS, Wireshark, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
• Operation Technology (OT) Environment
  • Experience with Controls, Monitoring, and Protection equipment is a plus. This includes such equipment as DCS (Emerson, ABB, etc…), PLCs (Allen-Bradley Controllogix, GE, Siemens, etc…), Recorders, Historians, GE and SEL Protective relays.
  • Understanding of potential vulnerabilities and mitigations.  Experience installing patches or upgrading firmware a plus.
  • Diagnosing and troubleshooting issues.
  • Practical knowledge and skill with computers and interfacing to other devices.
  • Experience with the configuration and installation of servers, workstations, and appliances a plus. 
  • Understanding how NIST 800-82 from a cybersecurity perspective applies in the OT environment is a plus.
• Security Frameworks and Standards
  • Familiarity with cybersecurity principles and standards is a plus (such as NIST, NERC CIP, and IEC 62443) including NIST Cybersecurity framework (CSF 2.0).
• Core Skillset
  • Knowledgeable about computers systems (Windows, Linux, etc…).
  • Experience with Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
  • Experience with Visio a plus.
  • Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

Job duties include:

• Intermediate level of responsibility to configure, administer, implement, and maintain specialized programs/ systems/ equipment to support the Generation Organization.
• Adheres to strict documentation standards for the specialized programs/systems/ equipment to document plans, processes, and procedures.
• Collaborate with others to help maintain consistency and continuous improvement within the Generation Organization.
• Coordinates, as needed, required and appropriate specialized training of employees with a thorough understanding of any training elements that are necessary.
• Support the development and maintenance of required OT cybersecurity processes and programs.
• In collaboration with local and/or remote resources, support the administration and implementation of the OT cybersecurity processes and programs for specific sites.
• Works with Plant Staff, Plant Management, and others to support a successful local program for the OT cybersecurity program/system/equipment at specific sites.
• Communicates and collaborates with local personnel to maintain the OT programs/systems/equipment in alignment with Generation’s requirements
• Troubleshoot OT system/equipment hardware and software.
• Reviews plans for changes and/or modifications to networks including but not limited to Firewalls /routers /switches.
• Perform other project-related support activities as assigned.
• Participates in implementing projects associated with any new program requirements or system/equipment upgrades or repairs.
• Coordinates work activities of others within the work group, department, or other corporate entity as necessary to perform routine work.
• Assures safety of all activities.

What we are looking for:

Technical Specialist SG7

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable technical field
• Or Associate’s degree with 2 years of relevant work experience.

Experience:

• In addition to any experience required above, 6 years of direct experience a