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United Airlines Engineer - Infra & Cloud Cybersecurity in Chicago, Illinois
Description
Connecting People. Uniting the World. There’s never been a more exciting time to join United Airlines! As a global company that operates in hundreds of locations around the world — with millions of customers and tens of thousands of employees — we have a unique responsibility to uplift and provide opportunities in the places where we work, live and fly.
We’re on a path toward becoming the best airline in the history of aviation. Join our Cybersecurity and Digital Risk (CDR) team to help us also become the leading cyber-safe airline in the industry. United’s CDR team is tasked with keeping our customers’ and employees’ information safe and secure. Our primary mission is to embed cybersecurity into the DNA of United Airlines by reducing business risk through implementation of strong cybersecurity standard practices.
United offers a competitive benefits package aimed at keeping you happy, healthy and well-traveled. From employee-run "Business Resource Group" communities to world-class benefits like parental leave, 401k and privileges like space available travel, United is truly a one-of-a-kind place to work. Are you ready to travel the world and help us keep our airline cyber safe? Apply today!
Key Responsibilities:
The Engineer – Infrastructure and Cloud Cybersecurity supports efforts to mature infrastructure security capabilities for United Airlines. Will be part of a cross-disciplinary Cyber team responsible for full stack security architecture. In this role the Architect will work on the creation and maintenance of security relevant documentation and partner with product, platform, engineering, and operations teams to ensure the adoption of security best practices across the entire application or system lifecycle. The role will continuously assess risks and weaknesses and identify security design or implementation gaps in existing products and services. The role with help continuously improve our cyber controls and associated playbooks, workflows, processes, and procedures.
Enhance cybersecurity team accomplishments and competencies by planning the delivery of solutions and answering technical questions
Design cybersecurity architecture elements to mitigate threats as they emerge. Identify and communicate current and emerging security threats
Plan, research, and design robust cybersecurity architectures for any IT project
Define, implement, and maintain corporate security policies, procedures, and standards
Regularly communicate vital information, security needs and priorities to upper management
Remain up to date with the latest security systems, standards, authentication protocols, and products
Determine cybersecurity requirements by evaluating business strategies, pain points, and use cases
United values diverse experiences, perspectives, and we encourage everyone who meets the minimum qualifications to apply. While having the “desired” qualifications make for a stronger candidate, we encourage applicants who may not feel they check ALL of those boxes. We are always looking for individuals who will bring something new to the table.
Qualifications
What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):
Bachelor's degree required
3+ years in cybersecurity and AWS cloud environment
Basic knowledge of networking, systems, web technologies, databases, and defensive and offensive cybersecurity.
Knowledge of technical and organizational information security risks and communication tactics to mitigate these risks for both traditional and cloud-based environments
Knowledge of identity security as used to enable access and enforce privilege
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position
What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):
CISSP, CCNA, AWS Security, Architect, CCSP, CEH
4+ years in a technical role
United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact JobAccommodations@united.com to request accommodation.
Posting End Date: 7/1/2024
Posted Range: 80,775-118,470
Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT