IT Security Engineer II

Information System
3000 Olympus Blvd
Coppell, TX
October 17, 2025

IT Security Engineer II

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 II ( IT Compliance Manager) to join our growing Information Security Team.

The ideal candidate will help ensure the organization's information technology systems, processes, and policies comply with internal standards, industry regulations, and applicable laws. This role oversees IT governance activities, manages compliance assessments and audits, and drives continuous improvement in security and regulatory posture. The IT Compliance Manager partners closely with Security, Legal, Audit, and IT Operations to implement effective controls and maintain a culture of compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory & Framework Compliance

Monitor, interpret, and ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements (e.g., SOX, HIPAA, PCI?DSS, GDPR, CCPA, NIST, ISO 27001).
Maintain and update IT compliance policies, standards, and control frameworks.
Lead readiness efforts for regulatory reviews and external audits.

Governance, Risk & Controls

Develop and maintain IT control objectives, control testing procedures, and risk mitigation strategies.
Conduct periodic risk assessments across IT systems, infrastructure, and vendors.
Identify control gaps and partner with technology teams to design and track remediation plans.

Audit & Assessment Management

Coordinate internal and external audits, including evidence gathering, interviews, and walkthroughs.
Prepare and maintain documentation such as control matrices, process flows, and audit responses.
Ensure timely remediation of audit findings and verify completion.

Policy & Process Development

Draft, review, and enforce IT policies and procedures related to security, data protection, access control, and technology operations.
Ensure IT processes adhere to established compliance and governance standards.
Support continuous improvement initiatives to streamline processes and align with industry best practices.

Training & Awareness

Provide compliance training and guidance to IT and business teams.
Promote best practices for data handling, access management, and risk reduction.
Serve as the subject?matter expert on IT compliance topics.

Vendor & Third?Party Compliance

Conduct due?diligence reviews and risk assessments on technology vendors.
Ensure third parties meet contractual security and compliance requirements.
Support ongoing monitoring of vendor security posture.

Required

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Audit, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in IT compliance, IT audit, cybersecurity governance, or risk management.
Strong knowledge of compliance frameworks (e.g., SOX ITGCs, NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls).
Experience managing audits and responding to regulatory requirements.
Excellent documentation, communication, and analytical skills.

Preferred Skills

Professional certifications such as CISA, CRISC, CISSP, CISM, or ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor.
Experience with GRC platforms (e.g., Archer, ServiceNow GRC, OneTrust, MetricStream).
Background in cloud compliance (Azure, AWS, or GCP).

Core Competencies

Strong attention to detail with a risk?focused mindset.
Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non?technical stakeholders.
Problem?solving and process?improvement skills.
Ability to juggle multiple high?visibility priorities.
Integrity, confidentiality, and sound judgment in handling sensitive information.

Benefits:

We offer competitive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, life insurance, paid vacation/holidays, and 401(k) with company match and generous dining discounts. Every team member working at the Restaurant Support Center (aka Brinker headquarters) is eligible for annual bonus potential.

Our campus includes an onsite gym plus opportunities to increase your wellbeing with onsite Yoga and boot camp programs. Work/Life/Fun balance in a casual and collaborative work environment! Team members enjoy company-wide events and celebrations. Regular volunteer opportunities with our community give back programs.

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!