2026 Whitley Penn IT Security Operations Internship

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. The IT Security Operations Intern will be responsible for:

• 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

About our Internship Program:

Whitley Penn interns have the opportunity to learn, innovate and succeed while working collaboratively with all levels of leadership and management. Our internship program is designed to give you the opportunity to work in a collaborative setting and get a true experience of what the day-to-day responsibilities for Analyst level IT and Security professionals.

Our culture is centered on promoting a healthy work environment and we encourage our interns to grow in both their professional and personal development skills. Interns are provided a mentor throughout the entirety of their internship as they begin to build their brand in the workplace. Interns also go through our professional development program, called DEVELOP at WP.

The goal of the DEVELOP program is to:

• Provide opportunities to expand in your leadership skills
• Network with peers and cultivate working relationships
• Engage with firm leaders and develop professional skills

You’re a great fit for the 2026 IT Security Operations Internship if you:

• 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
• Are pursuing a degree in Information Technology or related field; or can demonstrate an understanding of or experience in information security specific positions and responsibility
• 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 – that’s a plus!

Expected Graduation Date:

• December 2026
• May 2027

Additional Application Requirements:

• Register with a non-university email
• Resume
• Unofficial Transcripts

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: https://www.dropbox.com/s/olsr5xgsgxsntu3/E-Verify%20Notices.pdf?dl=0.  All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

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