About this role
IT Security Engineer I
Coppell, TX
What does it mean to be a BrinkerHead? It means creating moments that make everyone feel special — whether you’re supporting our restaurants, celebrating wins with your team, or sparking ideas that keep Guests coming back. We play like a team, take pride in our culture, and know that life’s too short not to work happy.
At Brinker’s Restaurant Support Center (RSC), every role fuels the success of our brands — Chili’s® Grill & Bar and Maggiano’s Little Italy® — and directly impacts Team Members and Guests. From bold ideas to everyday support, we help create a fun atmosphere, great food and drinks, and the kind of hospitality that keeps everyone coming back. Here, you’ll discover opportunities for career growth, belonging, wellbeing, and plenty of chances to work hard and have fun.
Brinker International is an equal opportunity employer. We’re proud to provide a welcoming, respectful environment where everyone can thrive.
Job Summary
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented IT Security Engineer to join our growing Information Security team. This entry-level role is ideal for candidates with foundational experience in cybersecurity who are eager to learn and contribute to the protection of our organization's digital assets. You will assist in monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security incidents, maintaining security tools, and supporting compliance initiatives.
What You Bring to the Team
- Monitor security alerts and logs from various systems (SIEM, firewalls, endpoint protection, etc.).
- Assist in investigating and responding to security incidents and vulnerabilities.
- Support the implementation and maintenance of security tools and technologies.
- Conduct routine security assessments and audits to ensure compliance with policies and standards.
- Help maintain documentation for security procedures, configurations, and incident reports.
- Collaborate with IT and business units to promote security awareness and best practices.
- Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and industry trends.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience).
1–2 years of experience in IT or cybersecurity-related roles (internships or academic projects may be considered).
Basic understanding of networking, operating systems (Windows/Linux), and security principles.
Familiarity with security tools such as antivirus, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and SIEM platforms.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
Preferred Skills
• Security certifications such as CompTIA Security+, SSCP, or equivalent.
• Experience with scripting (PowerShell, Python) or automation tools.
• Exposure to cloud security (Azure, AWS, GCP) is a plus.
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI-DSS).
• Exposure to security operations tasks such as alert triage, incident response, and vulnerability management.
Why Brinker
At Brinker, we believe life is short, so work happy! That means creating an environment where you can grow your career, feel a sense of belonging and wellbeing, and have fun along the way.
Here’s how we make that real for our BrinkerHeads at the RSC:
- Flexibility that fits your life: Hybrid schedules with weekly flex days to work from home.
- Benefits that support you: Competitive package with medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance; paid vacation and holidays; 401(k) with company match; Employee Assistance Program with counseling, financial, legal, and life resources; and Best You EDU, offering education programs and tuition reimbursement.
- Enjoy our brands: Generous dining discounts at Chili’s® Grill & Bar and Maggiano’s Little Italy®.
- Rewards for your impact: Annual bonus eligibility for every RSC Team Member.
- Wellbeing at work: On-site gym and fitness classes like yoga and boot camp.
- A culture worth celebrating: From company-wide events to a casual, collaborative atmosphere, you’ll find plenty of ways to connect, work hard, and play hard.
Check our Careers page and LinkedIn for more exciting opportunities!
Other facts
About Maggiano's
Even with excellent people, you cannot build the best restaurant company overnight. We've chosen to follow a sensible, well-managed and well-paced growth plan that will allow us to have a strong, long-term presence in every major U.S. metropolitan market from coast to coast.
Maggiano's Little Italy® truly is a very special group of restaurants. Technically, we're a "chain," but in principle, we're more like an extended family. Each restaurant is similar in menu and philosophy but is built to reflect the history of its host city. Inside, high-energy, full-service dining rooms reminiscent of pre-war Little Italy, elegant banquet facilities and customer-friendly carryout leave no doubt you're visiting an authentic Maggiano's restaurant.
When we talk about our culture, we talk about our people and our food in equal doses with a healthy addition of passion. It's a recipe that has yielded great results. We've become a place where people find a permanent home. From entry-level employees to the most senior of our staff, our people call Maggiano's "family." This may explain why we have one of the lowest turnover rates in the industry.
Our passion for people, food and service unites us all. Our common goal is to build Maggiano's into the best Southern Italian Restaurant Company. Not the biggest, just the best. How will we do it? By providing the tools our people need to be successful and, more importantly, by providing personalized time and support to each individual.
What you'll do
- The IT Security Engineer I will assist in monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security incidents while maintaining security tools. They will also conduct routine security assessments and collaborate with IT and business units to promote security awareness.
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