IT Security Analyst

Security Analyst

Whitley Penn, one of the nation's leading audit, tax, and advisory firms, is looking for a Security Analyst to join our team!

The IT Security Analyst is an entry-level position within the IT team, providing firm-wide support for information and data security. This role involves assisting with the monitoring and reporting of systems and endpoint security events, incidents, performance, and settings. The IT Security Analyst will also help with troubleshooting and remediating possible incidents and findings, as well as implementing and maintaining various security software, appliances, tools, and configurations under supervision.

Whitley Penn has become one of the fastest growing public accounting firms by providing exceptional, personalized service that reaches far beyond traditional accounting. In addition to Audit and Tax solutions, we offer a wide range of Advisory and Consulting services. We work in collaborative teams with an emphasis on an open-door policy, entrepreneurial thinking, and a well-built culture. At Whitley Penn, we learn, innovate, and achieve by sharing knowledge, embracing new ideas, and working together. We're looking for professionals who think like owners and want to be part of shaping a high-growth firm.

Position Details:

• Title: IT Security Analyst
• Classification: Full-time; Exempt
• Department: Information Technology
• Location: Fort Worth or Dallas
• Office Expectations/Hours: Hybrid; general work schedule is Monday – Friday, 8 hours/day between 8am to 5pm with overtime, as needed.

What You Will Do:

• Assist in monitoring and reporting of anti-virus, anti-exploit, and XDR software on IT equipment, servers, and endpoints.
• Assist in accurate monitoring, reporting, and investigations into events and incidents.
• Support the review, collection of data, and analysis of existing and new security tools, systems, and operations, then research, recommend, plan, and remediate accordingly.
• Assist in the monitoring of SIEM platform to identify and respond to security incidents.
• Execute regular data security activities and reporting as directed.
• Collaborate with third-party support and service vendors to ensure operational security.
• Assist evaluating current security and asset protection procedures relative to passwords, file protection, system audit procedures, user accounts, software installations, etc.
• Provide support to the Helpdesk team and server administrators when needed.
• Perform other relevant job duties as assigned or required.

What You Need to Get Here:

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or related field; or 3+ additional years in information security specific positions and responsibility if no degree.
• Specialized information security licenses or certifications are big plus.
• 1+ years of experience in information security or cybersecurity.
• 1+ years in other information technology related work.
• 2+ years of experience with 365, Azure, and Defender.
• Working knowledge of network, data and security technologies.
• Experience with following is a plus: Fortinet, Cisco, Dell, ESA appliances.
• Experience securing cloud-based infrastructure and applications is a plus.
• Great professional and interpersonal skills; able to interact well with all levels of employees as well as external clients.
• Team player with high-performance standards and ability to work well with supervision as well as independently.
• Initiative to manage job related continuing education, keep abreast of current trends in information security and desire to learn and change.

Why Whitley Penn:

Our total rewards are incredibly competitive. We work hard and recharge so that we can be our best selves for our clients. Explore some of our benefits below:

• Firm Paid Medical Insurance (Free Employee Only Coverage on 2 of 3 plans)
• Voluntary Dental and Vision Insurance
• 17 Annual Firm holidays, with extended breaks around July 4th and year end
• 20 days PTO
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
• 401(k) with Profit Sharing
• Discretionary Bonus Program
• Health & Wellness Program
• Pet Insurance

Whitley Penn is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to age, race, creed, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.