2026 Whitley Penn IT Security Operations Internship
About The Position
As an IT Security Operations Intern, you will be an integral member of the Whitley Penn IT team, providing firm-wide support for information and data security. This role involves monitoring and reporting on systems and endpoints security events, incidents, and performance, as well as follow-up troubleshooting and remediation of possible incidents and findings. You will also be responsible for the implementation and maintenance of various security software, appliances, tools, and configurations across the enterprise. The internship includes reviewing and collecting data, analyzing existing and new security tools, systems, and operations, and then researching, recommending, planning, and remediating accordingly. You will execute regular data security activities and reporting, collaborate with third-party support and service vendors, and evaluate current security and asset protection procedures. Additionally, you will provide third-level support to the Helpdesk team and server administrators when needed.
Requirements
- Pursuing a degree in Information Technology or related field; or can demonstrate an understanding of or experience in information security specific positions and responsibility
- Working knowledge of network, data, and security technologies
- Effective communicator and can interact well with all levels of employees and clients
- Team player with high performance standards and looking to work under supervision and independently
- Takes initiative to manage job related continuing education, stay up to date on current trends in information security
Nice To Haves
- 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
- Mentor throughout the entirety of their internship
- Professional development program, called DEVELOP at WP
- Opportunities to expand in your leadership skills
- Network with peers and cultivate working relationships
- Engage with firm leaders and develop professional skills
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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