Security Specialist Intern

Job Posting End Date

06-04-2025

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

Job Summary

Responsible for low level security assignments with direction from senior team members. Establish basic understanding of Security operations and processes, which may include research and investigation of security events or project related activities. Assesses security controls through security testing or other means to ensure effectiveness. Create documentation and work activities in a clear, comprehensive manner, always maintaining high quality work. Demonstrates problem solving, research, and functional area knowledge.

Job Description

This position is Remote. Candidates will be considered based on their qualifications and the candidate’s ability to work from an approved work location. Although the location is flexible, AEP does not have a presence in all states and localities. The following locations are NOT currently approved for this position: AK, CA, CO, CT, DE, HI, IA, ID, KS, MA, ME, MS, MT, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WY, US Territories, or international work locations. AEP will consider qualified candidates who are willing to relocate to an approved work location, at the candidate’s expense, provided the relocation can be completed within a timeframe that meets AEP’s staffing needs.

NOTE: All remote work locations require vetting and final approval prior to offer and/or start date. Any work locations listed as preferred or unapproved relate specifically to the requirements for this position and are not necessarily applicable to other posted positions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Job Duties and Requirements:

Collaborate directly with your manager.

Support organization and department initiatives.

Provide recommendations to improve your department.

Work both independently and within a team.

Exhibit a professional, business-like demeanor.

Exhibit excellent oral and written communication skills Aptitude - proficiency with computer software, particularly the Microsoft Office Suite.

Take initiative to achieve personal career goals Energy, enthusiasm, and passion for AEP.

We offer an internship in the following areas: Analytics - supports the automation of analysis and reporting for the enterprise with an emphasis on promoting self-service.

The teams provide end-to-end project services leveraging cutting-edge technology tools.

Data Science - helps solve a broad variety of problems in the energy industry, utilizing sensor data, pattern recognition and artificial intelligence, text analytics, and image processing.

Automation - Robotic Process Automation is used to automate manual, repetitive user processes such as data entry, performing calculations, interacting with web applications, etc.

Automation of business processes enables the users to focus on more complex or valuable tasks and helps to reduce the error rates and improve standardization of administrative tasks.

Applications & Business Solutions - develops software and solutions as a member of a fast-paced agile team to meet business partner needs based on business vision.

Performs proactive and reactive application support activities to ensure effective operations of the applications.

Includes potential opportunities in application development, mobility, AR/VR, digital, AI/ML, and data visualization.

Infrastructure & Operations – deploys cost effective Technology Infrastructure solutions to enable the delivery of business applications, and supports all of the computing, storage data networks, databases and middleware platforms in AEP's primary and backup data centers.

Includes potential opportunities in cloud engineering, network operations, telecommunications engineering, service management, automation and data center operations.

Telecommunications Construction - The Telecom Fiber Construction team is responsible for the design, engineering and construction of fiber optic cable that is installed aerially or buried.

Functions involve design of the fiber routes, working with Right-Of-Way for permits, producing drawings, ordering material and coordinating fiber construction with 3rd party fiber crews.

The Telecom Civil Construction team is responsible for building Telecom sites consisting of a 330’ tower, building, power systems and electronics.

Functions involve developing construction packages, contractor bids and selection, site visits and construction coordination with the 3rd party tower and civil crews.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education: High School diploma.Must be enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate program at an accredited college/university, and completed the Freshman year in a 4-year business administration, computer science, or job-related program with at least a 3.0 Grade Point Average.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Preferred Qualifications:Course(s) of study including (but not limited to): Computer Science & Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, Business, Data Analytics/Data Science, or related technology degree. Sound written and oral communication skills.Ability to work within teams and maintain professional composure in a dynamic work environment that often requires management and completion of multiple tasks.Demonstrate sound judgment and ability to apply logical/critical thought processes when developing solutions.Ability to display a positive business presence with management and external personnel.For Infrastructure & Operations internships, scripting languages, coding skills, Infrastructure technology exposure would be preferred.

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Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

Co-Op/Intern-001

Compensation Range:

$0.00-0.00 USD

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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