Security Compliance Analyst - Information Technology - Dallas

Winstead PC•Dallas, TX

About The Position

The Security Compliance Analyst supports Winstead’s information-security compliance program, working closely with senior team members. The role assists with security audits, client compliance requests, ISO processes, and vendor security reviews. It is suited to someone early in a security or IT career who is organized, detail-oriented, and eager to learn about security frameworks, vendor risk, and audit processes. The analyst collaborates with teams across Engineering, Legal, Procurement, and other areas, gaining exposure to governance, risk, and compliance activities. These include risk tracking, third-party risk management, policy administration, and compliance reporting, with guidance from senior staff.

Requirements

0–2 years of experience or exposure to information security, IT, compliance, audit, risk management, or related functions; internships, academic projects, and entry-level roles count.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks, track follow-ups, and meet deadlines with guidance.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
Willingness to learn security, compliance, vendor risk, and audit concepts.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information professionally.
Relevant experience is highly valued and may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor's degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity, IT, Business, Risk Management, or a related field; equivalent hands-on experience is weighed equally or higher.
Entry-level certifications such as CompTIA Security+, ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC), ISO 27001 Foundation, or Microsoft Security Fundamentals, or willingness to pursue them.
Familiarity with frameworks such as ISO 27001, ISO 27701, SOC 2, or the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
Experience maintaining documentation, inventories, records, or audit-related materials.
Interest in GRC, Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM), privacy, or information security.

Responsibilities

Coordinate security audits by gathering evidence, tracking responses, and following up on open items.
Respond to client security questionnaires and requests for information with senior review; serve as a point of contact for routine security-compliance questions.
Maintain an organized repository of approved responses, policies, and audit records.
Support the legal team during client security reviews and coordinate subject-matter-expert input.
Identify recurring client requests and help update standard response materials.
Help maintain ISO compliance processes, including ISO/IEC 27001, and keep ISMS documentation current.
Support internal reviews, audits, and continual-improvement activities.
Monitor updates to security standards and customer requirements.
Maintain compliance calendars and track corrective actions, remediation, and audit findings.
Support policy lifecycle activities, including periodic review, version control, approval tracking, and publication.
Work with Engineering, IT, and Product teams to understand systems and data flows.
Document and track security controls, including access and identity management, change management, vulnerability and patch management, logging and monitoring, incident response, encryption, and backup and disaster recovery.
Help identify control gaps, track remediation with technical owners, and prepare audit-ready evidence.
Review vendor security documentation, including questionnaires, SOC reports, and ISO certificates, and document gaps.
Maintain a centralized inventory of vendors, applications, and SaaS services, including risk level and review status.
Support periodic vendor reassessments and track review schedules.
Help ensure new-vendor security reviews are completed and documented before access is granted.
Escalate higher-risk or unclear vendor situations to senior team members.
Maintain risk registers, compliance records, and security program documentation.
Document security processes, workflows, and procedures for consistent execution.
Support periodic risk assessments and maintain security metrics, dashboards, and recurring reporting.
Identify process-improvement and automation opportunities across compliance and security operations.