Cybersecurity Analyst II

Overview

Electric Power Engineers (EPE) is seeking a bilingual Cybersecurity Analyst to be based in our Panama City office. This role serves as the primary cybersecurity resource for the integration and ongoing security operations of Estudios Electricos (EE) into the EPE network. The analyst will function as the boots‑on‑the‑ground security presence for the EE environment, owning all aspects of cyber risk monitoring, threat analysis, incident response coordination, and security policy for that entity.

This position reports directly to the EPE Security Manager and is a critical link in EPE's broader enterprise security posture.

• Lead the cybersecurity workstream for the integration of Estudios Electricos into the EPE network, including asset discovery, risk assessment, and network segmentation planning.
• Serve as the dedicated security point of contact for all EE systems, users, and environments.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive security baseline for EE aligned with EPE enterprise standards.

• Monitor security information and event management (SIEM) platforms, endpoint detection tools, and network traffic for anomalous activity across the EE environment.
• Triage, investigate, and disposition all security alerts originating from EE systems.
• Escalate confirmed or suspected incidents to the EPE Security Manager with timely, accurate situational reporting.

• Conduct ongoing cyber risk assessments of the EE environment, identifying vulnerabilities, threat vectors, and control gaps.
• Deliver regular threat intelligence briefings and risk status reports to the Security Manager, including critical findings, trending threats, and recommended mitigations.
• Maintain a risk register for the EE environment and track remediation progress.

• Serve as the on‑site lead for EE incident response activities, coordinating the EE incident response team through detection, containment, eradication, and recovery phases.
• Develop, maintain, and exercise EE‑specific incident response plans and playbooks.
• Document all incidents thoroughly and produce post‑incident reports with root cause analysis and lessons learned.

• Draft, implement, and enforce cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures applicable to the EE environment.
• Ensure EE operations align with EPE enterprise security policies and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Conduct periodic security awareness training for EE staff.

• Perform and coordinate regular vulnerability scans and penetration testing activities for EE systems.
• Prioritize and track remediation of identified vulnerabilities in coordination with EE IT staff and EPE engineering teams.

• Fluency in Spanish and English (written and verbal) – bilingual communication is essential for this role given the Panama City operating environment and coordination with EPE leadership.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a cybersecurity analyst, information security, or related role.
• Active certification in one or more of the following (or equivalent):
  • CompTIA Security+
  • CompTIA CySA+
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
  • Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
  • GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
• Demonstrated experience in cyber risk analysis and threat assessment.
• Hands‑on experience with SIEM platforms, endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools, and network monitoring solutions.
• Working knowledge of incident response methodologies and the ability to lead a response team through the full IR lifecycle.
• Familiarity with security policy development and implementation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate technical findings into executive‑level reporting.

• Familiarity with NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), ISO/IEC 27001, or similar frameworks.
• Experience with network integration projects, including security architecture review and segmentation design.
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer…