2026 Whitley Penn IT Security Operations Internship

Discover Your Potential at Whitley Penn • Dallas, TX

35d

About The Position

More Than an Internship: Whitley Penn has become one of the region’s most distinguished accounting firms by providing exceptional service that reaches far beyond traditional accounting. The primary mission of Whitley Penn – from its inception to today – has been to provide an unmatched level of high-quality service to our clients. As an, IT Security Operations Intern you’ll be an integral member of the Whitley Penn IT team and provide firm wide support for information and data security.

Requirements

• Have a working knowledge of network, data, and security technologies
• Are an effective communicator and can interact well with all levels of employees and clients.
• Are a team player with high performance standards and are looking to work under supervision and independently
• Take Initiative to manage job related continuing education, stay up to date on current trends in information security
• Pursuing a degree in Information Technology or related field; or can demonstrate an understanding of or experience in information security specific positions and responsibility

Nice To Haves

• Have additional information security licenses or certifications
• 1 or more years of experience in information security, computer science, or have experience in information technology related work in financial services, retail, or accounting

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and reporting of systems and endpoints security events, incidents, and performance
• Follow-up troubleshooting and remediation of possible incidents and findings
• Implementation and maintenance of various security software, appliances, tools, and configurations across the enterprise as directed
• Reviewing and collecting data and analyzing existing and new security tools, systems, and operations and then research, recommend, plan, and remediate accordingly
• Executing regular data security activities and reporting as directed
• Collaborating with third-party support and service vendors to ensure optimal operational security with no disruption to client service or staff productivity
• Evaluating current security and asset protection procedures relative to passwords, file protection, system audit procedures, user accounts, software installations etc.
• Providing third-level support to Helpdesk team and server administrators when needed

Benefits

• Interns are provided a mentor throughout the entirety of their internship
• Interns also go through our professional development program, called DEVELOP at WP.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern