IT Security Analyst

epicorsoftware; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness benefits

Internal mobility

Career development

Education support

Inclusive workplace

Work-life balance

Global mobility

Job summary

Epicor seeks an Entry-Level Security Engineer to join a dynamic Security Engineering team. You will protect enterprise systems, data, and AI-driven services while gaining hands-on experience across cyber domains and threat landscapes.

You'll learn to deploy security solutions, support IAM, SIEM, EDR, and DLP tools, and contribute to governance and documentation efforts. The role emphasizes collaboration and continuous learning in a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/InfoSec/IT or equivalent experience.
• 0–2 years IT, systems, networking, or cybersecurity experience.
• Foundational networking knowledge (TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs).
• Familiar with Windows and Linux OS.
• Interest in AI/ML concepts and AI security risks.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated curiosity and eagerness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support design and deployment of enterprise security solutions across cloud, identity, endpoint, network, and AI environments.
• Assist in implementing and managing DLP, EDR, IAM, SIEM, and secure web solutions.
• Help identify, assess, and remediate security risks across infrastructure, applications, and AI services.
• Contribute to AI security initiatives, including evaluating generative AI usage and data exposure risks.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align systems with security standards.
• Participate in testing and evaluation of emerging security technologies, including AI-focused tools.
• Help develop technical documentation, playbooks, and governance guidelines.
• Stay current with evolving cybersecurity and AI threats.

Skills

Networking basics

Windows & Linux

Security fundamentals

AI interest

Collaboration

Curiosity to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/InfoSec/IT

Tools

DLP

EDR

IAM

SIEM

Secure web

PowerShell

Python

Job description

Entry-Level Security Engineer

As an Entry-Level Security Engineer at Epicor, you will be part of a dynamic Security Engineering team where you will help protect enterprise systems, applications, and data-including AI-driven systems and services-while gaining hands-on experience across a modern and evolving threat landscape. You will build foundational expertise across multiple cybersecurity domains while contributing to real-world security initiatives.

What you will be doing

• Support the design and deployment of enterprise security solutions across cloud, identity, endpoint, network, and AI environments
• Assist in the implementation and management of tools such as Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR), Identity & Access Management (IAM), SIEM, and secure web solutions
• Help identify, assess, and remediate security risks, vulnerabilities, and threats across infrastructure, applications, and AI services
• Contribute to efforts around AI security, including evaluating generative AI usage, data exposure risks, and shadow AI activity
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align systems with security and governance standards
• Participate in testing and evaluation of emerging security technologies, including AI-focused tools
• Help develop technical documentation, playbooks, and governance guidelines
• Stay current with evolving cybersecurity and AI-driven threats

What you will likely bring

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 0-2 years of experience in IT, systems, networking, or cybersecurity
• Foundational knowledge of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs)
• Understanding of operating systems such as Windows and Linux
• Basic security fundamentals, including authentication, least privilege, and encryption
• Interest in AI/ML concepts, generative AI, or AI-related security risks
• Strong collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated curiosity and eagerness to learn

What could set you apart

• Exposure to cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS
• Familiarity with identity and access management or directory services
• Experience with endpoint security, SIEM tools, or vulnerability management
• Knowledge of AI technologies such as large language models (LLMs), APIs, or ML models
• Experience with scripting or automation (PowerShell, Python)
• Familiarity with security tools or logging platforms (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk)
• Entry-level certifications such as Security+, AZ-500, SC-900, or AI-900
• Exposure to security or AI governance frameworks such as NIST or ISO standards

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About Epicor

At Epicor, we're truly a team. Join 5,000 talented professionals in creating a world of better business through data, AI, and cognitive ERP. We help businesses stay future-ready by connecting people, processes, and technology. From software engineers who command the latest AI technology to business development reps who help us seize new opportunities, the work we do matters. Together, Epicor employees are creating a more resilient global supply chain.

We're Proactive, Proud, Partners.

Whatever your career journey, we'll help you find the right path. Through our training courses, mentorship, and continuous support, you'll get everything you need to thrive. At Epicor, your success is our success. And that success really matters, because we're the essential partners for the world's most essential businesses-the hardworking companies who make, move, and sell the things the world needs.

Competitive Pay & Benefits

• Health and Wellness: Comprehensive health and wellness benefits designed to support your overall well-being.
• Internal Mobility: Opportunities for mentorship, continuing education, and focused career goal setting, with 25% of positions filled internally.
• Career Development: Free LinkedIn Learning licenses for everyone, along with our Mentoring Program to boost your personal development.
• Education Support: Geographically specific programs to balance the cost of education with the benefits of continued learning and personal development.
• Inclusive Workplace: Collaborate with a diverse team in an inclusive, global workplace that fosters innovation and celebrates partnership.
• Work-Life Balance: Policies built on mutual trust and support, encouraging time off to rest, recharge, and reconnect.
• Global Mobility: Comprehensive support for international relocations and permanent residency processes.

Equal Opportunities and Accommodations Statement

Epicor is committed to creating a workplace and global community where inclusion is valued; where you bring the whole and real you- that's who we're interested in. If you have interest in this or any role- but your experience doesn't match every qualification of the job description, that's okay- consider applying regardless.

We are an equal-opportunity employer.