IT Security Analyst

Whitley Penn a leading CPA and Consulting firm is looking for an IT 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.

JOB 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.

How We Work

Whitley Penn has become one of the most distinguished and fastest growing public accounting firms by providing exceptional service that reaches far beyond traditional accounting. We believe in working in collaborative teams with an emphasis on an open-door policy and encouraging entrepreneurial thinking. We learn innovate and succeed by sharing knowledge embracing diversity and working together. We are all part of the same family and each person matters. We are more than just a job.

How Will You Make an Impact

• 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.

How Will You Get Here

• Bachelors 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.
• 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 Should You Apply

• 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 4^th and year end
• 20 days PTO for Salaried Employees
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
• 401(k) with Profit Sharing
• Discretionary Bonus Program
• Firm Paid Becker CPA Review Course & Reimbursement for Exam Fees
• 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 on 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. Whitley Penn is a participant in E-Verify please follow the link to review disclosure notifications: All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications merit and business need.

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