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This individual is responsible for supporting projects to ensure they adhere to documented policies, follow rigorous change management procedures, and maintain security controls that are in line with SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria, specifically focusing on Security, Availability, Confidentiality, Processing Integrity, and Privacy. Collaboration with IT Operations, Security, Compliance, and diverse business stakeholders is fundamental to this role, aiming to guarantee audit-ready execution and robust change governance throughout all projects.\nResponsibilities\nHow you can make an impact:\nProject Coordination & Delivery\nAssist in managing IT and cybersecurity projects within SOC 2 regulated environments to ensure compliance with established standards.\nMonitor and track project scope, timelines, risks, dependencies, and deliverables, ensuring all aspects are documented and up to date.\nMaintain comprehensive, audit-ready project documentation, including project plans, status reports, and necessary approvals.\nFacilitate coordination and communication between IT, Security, Compliance teams, and third-party vendors.\nEnsure that all project activities strictly adhere to documented policies, standards, and procedures.\nITIL Change Management\nPrepare and submit Change Requests (RFCs), detailing risk assessments, business impacts, testing evidence, and rollback procedures.\nCoordinate change approvals with members of the Change Advisory Board (CAB).\nEnsure changes are implemented within approved maintenance windows to minimize disruption and maintain compliance.\nCollect and retain evidence such as change approvals, implementation documentation, and post-implementation reviews to support SOC 2 audits.\nCybersecurity & Risk Awareness\nSupport various cybersecurity initiatives, including security tool deployments, control enhancements, and remediation projects.\nCoordinate with security teams to verify secure configuration, testing, and deployment of IT solutions.\nEnsure that all security requirements are fully addressed before projects go live.\nCommunication & Stakeholder Engagement\nFacilitate meetings focused on project and change-related topics, fostering clear communication among all stakeholders.\nCommunicate project status, identified risks, and compliance impacts to relevant stakeholders in a timely manner.\nEscalate any issues that may affect security, compliance, or project delivery timelines to appropriate parties.\nSupport coordination with vendors and track third-party access as required for SOC 2 compliance.\nQualifications\nBring your passion, here's what’s needed:\nBachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related field.\nBasic understanding of IT systems, applications, and infrastructure.\nFamiliarity with ITIL Change Management processes.\nUnderstanding of SOC 2 concepts or compliance environments.\nStrong documentation and organizational skills.\nClear and effective written and verbal communication skills.\nPreferred Qualifications\nInternship or entry-level experience in IT, cybersecurity, compliance, or project coordination.\nCompletion of ITIL Foundation certification or related coursework.\nExposure to SOC 2, GRC, or audit processes.\nFamiliarity with ticketing and change management tool Jira.\nInterest in cybersecurity governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC).\nKey Skills & Competencies\nStrong attention to detail and adherence to established processes.\nAbility to follow and enforce documented controls.\nEffective coordination skills across technical and compliance teams.\nCapacity to balance the speed of delivery while meeting compliance requirements.\nAudit-ready mindset and disciplined approach to collecting evidence.\nLead the change!\nBe a part of an innovative team shaping the grid of the future through advanced energy intelligence. For more than half a century, Electric Power Engineers (EPE) has partnered with power and energy clients across the globe, providing consulting expertise and energy intelligence software solutions for complex engineering and grid modeling challenges. As leaders in the renewables space, we are focused on building a modern, secure, and resilient grid. Join us in making an impact on the communities we serve and the environment in which we live. Together we can transform the future of energy.\nHow we support you:\nComprehensive Health & Life Insurance: 100% premium coverage for employees, with partial coverage available for eligible dependents.\nOpportunity to work on cutting-edge automation solutions for the power industry.\nCollaborate with a team of experts in software engineering, renewable energy, and grid technologies.\nFlexible hybrid work environment with opportunities for professional growth and innovation.\nLocation: This position will be located in Panama City, Panama\nTravel: Occasional travel may be needed (10% or less)\n\nThird-Party Recruiting Notification\nEPE does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. 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