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The Solution Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting Identity Governance Administration (IGA) solutions that strengthen AEP's security posture and regulatory compliance. This includes identity lifecycle management, role-based access control (RBAC), access certifications, provisioning, automation, and system integrations in accordance with established security architecture and best practices. The role supports the ongoing enhancement and operation of AEP's IGA platforms and related security technologies, participating in solution design, testing, implementation, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement activities. Working within Agile or Waterfall methodologies, this position collaborates closely with Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, Application Support, Compliance, Audit, Project Management, Business Analysts, and business stakeholders to deliver scalable and effective access management solutions.Job Description\nWhat You'll Do:\nEssential Job Functions & Tasks:\nDesign, implement, support, and enhance Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions that strengthen enterprise security, compliance, and operational effectiveness.\n\nSupport the ongoing stabilization, optimization, and expansion of the IGA platform, including onboarding disconnected applications and advancing access governance capabilities.\n\nDevelop and maintain identity lifecycle management processes, automated workflows, integrations, provisioning, access certifications, and governance controls.\n\nLead and support Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), access review, segregation of duties, and entitlement governance initiatives.\n\nPartner with business units, application owners, infrastructure teams, and cybersecurity stakeholders to analyze requirements and deliver effective access management solutions.\n\nInterpret business and technical requirements and translate them into scalable, secure, and compliant IAM designs and implementations.\n\nSupport remediation of audit findings and compliance requirements while ensuring adherence to security policies and regulatory standards.\n\nMonitor, troubleshoot, and resolve platform, integration, and access-related issues, including participation in production support and incident response activities.\n\nDevelop and maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, system configurations, and support materials.\n\nIdentify and implement opportunities for automation, process improvement, and operational efficiencies across IAM services.\n\nProvide engineering support and cross-training for Physical Access Management (PAM) systems to improve operational resiliency.\n\nServe as a subject matter expert on IAM technologies, governance processes, and security best practices.\n\nCommunicate project status, risks, issues, and recommendations effectively to technical and business stakeholders.\n\nMay provide technical guidance, mentoring, and knowledge transfer to team members.\n\nAdditional required skills:\nExperience implementing and supporting enterprise Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) platforms is preferred.\n\nExperience with Identity and Access Governance platforms such as Saviynt, SailPoint, Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, Oracle Identity Manager, or similar identity governance solutions is strongly preferred.\n\nExperience supporting access certification, provisioning, RBAC, access governance, and compliance initiatives in a large enterprise environment is preferred.\n\nDemonstrated experience designing and delivering technology solutions using modern AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, or similar).\n\nProven experience applying DevOps principles throughout the technology lifecycle, including CI/CD automation, infrastructure as code, monitoring, observability, security integration, and production support in enterprise environments.\n\nStrong understanding of Identity and Access Governance principles, including provisioning, deprovisioning, role management, access certifications, segregation of duties, and governance controls.\n\nExperience supporting audit, regulatory, and compliance requirements such as SOX, NERC CIP, PCI, or similar frameworks.\n\nExperience developing and supporting enterprise applications, integrations, and automation solutions using Java, C#, Python, SQL, Oracle Database, APIs, and related technologies.\n\nExperience troubleshooting complex security and access management issues across cloud and on-premises environments.\n\nStrong analytical, communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.\n\nAbility to work effectively in a collaborative environment while managing multiple priorities and delivering results with minimal supervision.\n\nOther competencies:\nProfessional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CIAM, Saviynt Certified Engineer, SailPoint Certified Engineer, or similar.\n\nExperience implementing enterprise RBAC programs and identity governance transformations.\n\nExperience working within regulated utility, energy, or critical infrastructure environments.\n\nFamiliarity with cloud technologies and modern cybersecurity architectures.\n\nExperience implementing or supporting AI-enabled security, identity governance, or workflow automation solutions within enterprise environments.\n\nWhat We're Looking For:\nEducation requirements are listed below:\nBachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related technical field is required.\n\nExperience requirements are listed below:\n7 years relevant work experience is required. An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered.\n\nAt 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!\nCompensation Data\nCompensation Grade:\nSP20-008Compensation Range:\n$98,993.00 - $128,688.00The 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.\nHear about it first! Get job alerts by email. Log in to your Candidate Home Account today! If you don't have an account, you can create one.\nIt 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. 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