Overview
Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as an Information Security Analyst I? Then we're looking for you! Check out the job description and apply now! Put your skills to meaningful use, gain unique experience, and work with world-class team members with diverse backgrounds and expertise who share the same vision. Join the PECNA team today!
Responsibilities
Information Security Analyst I
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Summary:
Join us at Panasonic Energy as we expand to De Soto, Kansas, where we’re building the world’s largest lithium-ion battery factory. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career while contributing to the future of electric vehicles. As part of our team, you’ll help push the limits of battery technology, enhancing performance and efficiency in sustainable transportation.
Our state-of-the-art facility, just outside the Kansas City Metro, will be a hub for innovation in green energy solutions. If you're passionate about sustainability and eager to contribute to the electric vehicle revolution, we invite you to be part of our dynamic team. Join us and make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation.
Job Summary:
Panasonic Energy is seeking an Information Security Analyst I to support the Information Security Management function. Reporting to the ISM Manager, this entry-level individual contributor role assists with routine information security, governance, risk, compliance, and incident response activities under established procedures and guidance. The position supports documentation, evidence collection, audit preparation, timely escalation, and cross-functional coordination to help ensure security risks and compliance activities are appropriately maintained, documented, and escalated to the right stakeholders.
Essential Duties:
- Support cybersecurity incident management by documenting alerts, tracking actions, coordinating communications, maintaining records, and escalating issues per approved procedures.
- Assist with security risk assessments by gathering inputs, documenting risks, updating risk registers, tracking mitigations, and maintaining supporting evidence.
- Support ISO 27001, NIST CSF, SOC 2, and related compliance activities through evidence collection, audit preparation, documentation updates, and corrective action tracking.
- Maintain security policies, procedures, standards, audit artifacts, and governance records to support accuracy and audit readiness.
- Monitor assigned security tasks, tickets, alerts, and service requests; followup promptly and escalate when needed.
- Coordinate with internal teams and third-party providers to gather information and support assigned security and compliance activities.
- Support security awareness, training, reporting, and communications by tracking participation, gathering metrics, and maintaining records.
- Follow established security processes and playbooks; identify potential issues and escalate risks to senior analysts or the ISM Manager.
- Perform other individual contributor activities as assigned by the ISM Manager, based on evolving business needs.
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.
Qualifications
Requirements - Required and/or Preferred
Required Education, Certifications, and Licenses:
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field or 4 years of relevant working experience in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or Computer Science.
Preferred Education, Certifications, and Licenses:
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Relevant certifications such as Security+, CySA+, ISO 27001 Certified Certifications, or equivalent are preferred.
Essential Qualifications:
- 0-3 years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, IT support, compliance, risk management, audit support, or a related field.
- Foundational understanding of cybersecurity principles, information security controls, and risk management concepts.
- Basic knowledge of information security frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF, or SOC 2.
- Ability to follow documented security procedures, standards, and operational processes with attention to detail.
- Strong organizational and documentation skills with the ability to maintain accurate records and audit evidence.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage assigned tasks, follow through on deadlines, and escalate issues appropriately.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, collaboration tools, ticketing systems, and documentation repositories.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Exposure to cybersecurity operations, incident management, audit support, or compliance-related activities.
- Internship, co-op, military, or academic experience in cybersecurity, information systems, or technology operations.
- Familiarity with SIEM, ticketing, vulnerability management, GRC, or identity management tools.
- Experience working in manufacturing, operational technology (OT), or regulated business environments.
- Security+, ISC2 CC, or similar entry-level security certification.
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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