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IT Security Analyst - Whitley Penn
Security Engineer
Entry‑level IT Security Analyst responsible for monitoring, reporting, and remediating security events across the firm, supporting endpoint protection, SIEM tools, and vulnerability management under senior supervision.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor security information and event management (SIEM) dashboards for alerts and anomalies.
- Assist in investigating and responding to security incidents and potential breaches.
- Support the deployment, configuration, and maintenance of endpoint protection and other security tools.
- Perform basic vulnerability scans, analyze findings, and help remediate identified issues.
- Generate regular security reports and maintain documentation of incidents, actions taken, and system settings.
Requirements
- Fundamental understanding of network and endpoint security concepts.
- Experience with SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, QRadar) or willingness to learn.
- Familiarity with Windows and Linux operating systems administration.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.
- Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.