Information Security Analyst III

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Information Security Analyst III

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Meet the Recruiter: Amber Smallwood

Summary: 

Panasonic is seeking an Information Security Analyst III, reporting to the ISM Manager for Panasonic Energy. This role serves as a senior individual contributor within the Information Security Management function and is responsible for leading execution of complex information security activities across PECNA’s IT and OT environments.

Job Summary:

• The Information Security Analyst III supports cybersecurity maturity, audit readiness, and risk reduction in a highly automated, safety-critical manufacturing environment. The role operates with a high degree of independence and provides day-to-day functional guidance, technical oversight, and mentorship to Information Security Analysts.
• This position partners with cross-functional teams and third-party providers to translate security requirements into operationally effective, auditable practices. The role supports governance, incident response coordination, risk management, and process improvement while serving as a technical escalation point for the team.
• In addition, this role will contribute to the development and application of data-driven security capabilities using platforms such as Palantir Foundry. This includes supporting the integration of security data sources, developing analytical workflows, automation opportunities, and enabling insights that improve visibility, risk identification, and decision-making across the organization.
• This role provides functional leadership but does not include formal people-management responsibilities. Program ownership, strategic direction, and final decision authority remain with the ISM Manager. This position supports future growth toward technical/engineering or management/leadership career paths.

Essential Duties:

• Lead execution within one or more information security domains under the direction of the ISM Manager, including governance, risk management, incident response coordination, vulnerability management, identity and access management, and audit readiness.
• Support ISMS and compliance execution for ISO 27001 and other applicable standards, including coordinating control evidence, maintaining audit artifacts, supporting internal and external audits, and tracking corrective actions.
• Perform and lead risk assessments across IT, OT, and business processes.
• Maintain risk documentation and develop recommended mitigation approaches for review and approval by ISM leadership.
• Coordinate security incident response activities end-to-end with internal stakeholders and external providers.
• Serve as a technical escalation point for complex incidents and lead advanced analysis when required.
• Draft, maintain, and enhance security policies, standards, guidelines, and procedures for review and approval by the ISM Manager.
• Design, improve, and maintain security processes, SOPs, workflows, and playbooks to support consistent and auditable execution.
• Provide consultative security guidance to IT, OT, Engineering, and business teams to ensure security requirements are integrated into operations and projects.
• Review analyst work for quality, completeness, and adherence to security processes.
• Provide day-to-day functional guidance and technical direction to junior analysts.
• Support mentoring, knowledge transfer, and development of analyst capabilities across the team.
• Evaluate security tools and technologies and provide recommendations to support ISM Manager decision-making.
• Support security awareness and training initiatives through content contribution and operational support.
• Analyze security metrics and trends and communicate actionable insights to stakeholders.
• Support development and use of data analytics and automation capabilities within platforms such as Palantir Foundry, including integrating security data, building workflows, and enabling improved visibility into risk and operational performance.
• Contribute to the identification of opportunities to apply analytics, automation, and AI-driven approaches to improve security operations, reporting, and decision-making.
• Provides day-to-day functional guidance and technical oversight to other members of the team

Travel Requirement:

• Up to 25% travel required

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements:

• To ensure the health and safety in the workplace and for the protection of our employees, wearing PPE is a possibility and may include equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, bump cap, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator.

The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

Requirements - Required and/or Preferred

Required Education, Certifications, and Licenses:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of information security or cybersecurity experience, or equivalent demonstrated experience.
• Equivalent demonstrated experience delivering independent, cross-functional information security outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently across multiple information security domains with limited supervision.
• Demonstrated experience performing at or above the Information Security Analyst II level with consistent delivery of independent outcomes.
• Proven ability to lead execution of complex security activities and coordinate cross-functional efforts.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical documentation skills.
• Ability to translate security requirements, risk findings, and technical concepts into actionable guidance.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to support both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to provide functional leadership, mentorship, and guidance without formal managerial authority.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant certifications such as Security+, CySA+, ISO 27001 Certified Certifications, or equivalent are preferred.
• Experience supporting or leading ISO 27001, NIST CSF, or similar compliance frameworks.
• Experience coordinating or supporting P1/P2 incident response activities in enterprise environments.
• Experience in manufacturing, operational technology (OT), or highly regulated environments.
• Familiarity with SIEM, EDR, vulnerability management tools, and identity and access management solutions.
• Experience contributing to process improvement initiatives and developing SOPs or playbooks.

Physical Demands:

Physical Activities: Percentage of time (equaling 100%) during the normal workday the employee is required to:

• Sit: 40%
• Walk: 30%
• Stand: 30%

Required Lifting and Carrying: Rare (<1%), Occasional (1-33%), Frequent (34-66%), Continuous (67-100%)

For this position, the required frequency is:

• Up to 10 lbs.: Rare
• Up to 20 lbs.: Rare
• Up to 35 lbs.: Rare
• Team-lift only (over 35 lbs.): Rare

Benefits & Perks - What's In It For You:

Panasonic Energy prioritizes total well-being and offers comprehensive benefits options to support physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health:

• Health Benefits – Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
• Voluntary Benefits – Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
• Panasonic Retirement Savings & Investment Plan (PRSIP) – 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.
• Paid Time-Off Benefits – Vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer, and parental & caregiver leave.
• Educational Assistance – Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.
• Health Management and Wellbeing Programs –Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources. Available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following your start date. Eligibility for each benefit may vary based on employment status, location, and length of service.
• Employee Recognition Program - High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition
• Annual Bonus Program - Opportunity for an annual performance-based bonus.
• On-site Food Options: Several on-site cafes, plentiful snack and beverage kitchens, revolving on-site vendor visits and employee events.

Where You'll Be:

For our onsite roles, Panasonic Energy is committed to fostering an ideal working environment that goes beyond the conventional. We understand the significance of moments that matter in your onsite experience, and we prioritize creating a workspace that not only promotes productivity but also ensures a fulfilling and positive work atmosphere. Join us at Panasonic Energy, where your onsite presence is valued, and we strive to make each moment count in your professional journey.

Who We Are:

Meet Panasonic Energy! At Panasonic Energy, you'll do work that matters as we are dedicated to transforming the world through the acceleration of sustainable energy. By producing safe, high-quality lithium-ion batteries, you become part of a team that plays a crucial role in creating technologies that move us.

Our journey began in 2017, and now, as the world's largest lithium-ion battery factory, we are expanding operations to De Soto, Kansas, providing you with the opportunity to experience career growth in more ways than one.

As an innovative thinker, you'll thrive here, as we continually push the boundaries of lithium-ion battery technology and production capabilities to enhance efficiency and performance in EVs.

Being part of Panasonic Energy means positively contributing to society, aligning with our commitment to building a better world through sustainable energy solutions.

We care about what you care about, fostering an environment where your contributions make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation. Join us and be part of a team that values your work, encourages innovation, and actively contributes to a positive societal impact.

In addition to an environment that is as innovative as our products, we offer competitive salaries and benefits.

We Take Opportunity Seriously:

At Panasonic Energy, we are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. Fairness and Honesty have been part of our core values for more than 100 years and we are proud of our diverse culture as an equal opportunity employer.

We understand that your career search may look different than others and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience. If you are actively looking or starting to explore new opportunities, submit your application!

Supplemental Information:

Pre-employment drug testing is required.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. without restriction.

Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America.

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