Job Posting End Date
08-25-2026Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Job Summary
In this role you'll identify, evaluate, and communicate opportunities to mitigate risk, strengthen controls, and enhance customer value as a subject matter expert, managing role over multiple audit projects.Job Description
What You'll Do:
Manage and conduct Information Technology audit projects as assigned. Effectively manage multiple audit projects and assist team members while maintaining overall responsibility for work quality, deadlines, and budgets.
Exhibit subject matter expertise in Information Technology and Security.
Prepare complete, clear, and concise documentation of audit work performed and conclusions reached.
Deliver reports that are clear, concise, objective, and constructive.
Demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with team members and clients.
Conduct client engagement meetings (kick-off, closing, etc.) with senior management.
IT Specific
Review General Computing Controls to ensure that IT processes and systems comply with leading practices &/or applicable regulations and standards.
Verify the existence of appropriate controls (e.g., security, integration, automated functionality) for new and existing information systems - application and infrastructure
Participate as a process and controls advisor on system implementation projects to assess adherence to good project management practices, as well as proactive identification and verification of system controls.
Leverage data analytics to execute audits; experience with Power BI is preferred.
What We're Looking For:
Education: Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited university required.
Experience: Eight (8) or more years related experience.
Certification: Relevant professional Certification is required.
Would be Nice to Have:
Advanced degree in a relevant field of study is preferred.
Where You'll Work:
On-Site
What You'll Get:
$115,000 - $140,000
In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.
Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do!
At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re 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!
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Compensation Data
Compensation Grade:
SP20-009Compensation Range:
$116,255.00 - $151,132.50The 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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It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited university
- Eight (8) or more years related experience
- Relevant professional certification (e.g., CISA, CISSP)
- Subject matter expertise in Information Technology and Security
- Experience managing and conducting IT audit projects
- Experience leveraging data analytics (Power BI preferred)
- Advanced degree in a relevant field
What We Do
Our team at American Electric Power is committed to improving our customers' lives with reliable, affordable power. We are investing $54 billion from 2025 through 2029 to enhance service for customers and support the growing energy needs of our communities. Our nearly 16,000 employees operate and maintain the nation's largest electric transmission system with 40,000 line miles, along with more than 225,000 miles of distribution lines to deliver energy to 5.6 million customers in 11 states. AEP also is one of the nation's largest electricity producers with approximately 29,000 megawatts of diverse generating capacity. We are focused on safety and operational excellence, creating value for our stakeholders and bringing opportunity to our service territory through economic development and community engagement. Our family of companies includes AEP Ohio, AEP Texas, Appalachian Power (in Virginia and West Virginia), AEP Appalachian Power (in Tennessee), Indiana Michigan Power, Kentucky Power, Public Service Company of Oklahoma, and Southwestern Electric Power Company (in Arkansas, Louisiana, east Texas and the Texas Panhandle). AEP also owns AEP Energy, which provides innovative competitive energy solutions nationwide. AEP is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. For more information, visit aep.com.
