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Principal Architect - Cloud Cybersecurity

United Airlines

Job Description

Posted on: 
September 17, 2024

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Responsibilities

  • Conduct threat modeling, end-to-end security evaluation, design and development of cloud security policies, standards, and procedures for various types of public/private/hybrid clouds
  • Demonstrate expert technology competence in two or more domains such as security, resiliency, infrastructure, platform, product, endpoint, application, identity management, and data security, and zero trust
  • Actively partner with team members to understand business requirements and develop supporting security and resiliency principles to ensure adoption of industry and enterprise standard methodologies
  • Develop and promote security and resiliency architecture strategies, frameworks and patterns while partnering closely with other cybersecurity teams and collaborating with partner organization
  • Assists in defining and implementing Security Standards/frameworks
  • Train and coach development and engineering teams to integrate CI/CD pipeline tools, test plans and vulnerabilities assessment tools for Cloud
  • Serve as a champion for secure infrastructure-as-code for end-to-end configuration and overall success of the IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS environments
  • Ensures program(s) is meeting intended purpose and metrics

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 9+ years of technical experience
  • 5 years directly related to cloud
  • Expert knowledge of cloud service providers (e.g., AWS as primary, Azure, GCP are plus)
  • Expert in cloud security frameworks and best practices
  • Expert knowledge of security protocols, cryptography, and secure network architectures
  • Expert with scripting and automation tools
  • Expert knowledge of identity and access management (IAM)
  • Expert knowledge of network security and data encryption
  • Working knowledge of compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, etc.)
  • Expert knowledge in security automation and orchestration
  • Ability to manage business and external partners
  • Ability to work independently and self-motivate
  • Excellent problem solving, critical thinking, interpersonal, collaboration, written and verbal communication skills
  • 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

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, Data Science, Cybersecurity
  • CCIE, CCDE or alternate vendor equivalent
  • AWS Solution Architect Pro., Networking, and Security Specializations
  • CISSP, ISSAP, ISSEP, ISSMP
  • CISM, CRISC, CEH, GIAC Family
  • CKA and Security (Kubernetes)
  • 10+ years of technical experience
  • 7 years directly related to cloud

Additional commentary

  • 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.
  • The salary for this position is $126,225 to $185,130, dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience, education, and skills. This range is based on a full-time schedule.
  • Bonus eligible: yes
  • At United, we offer a competitive compensation package, with benefits including: medical, dental, vision, life, accident and disability, parental leave, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, and flight privileges.
  • Salary and benefits information is being included in this job posting in accordance with Colorado state law.
  • 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 best 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!
  • United’s Digital Technology team designs, develops, and maintains massively scaling technology solutions brought to life with innovative architectures, data analytics, and digital solutions.
  • Our Values: At United Airlines, we believe that inclusion propels innovation and is the foundation of all that we do. Our Shared Purpose: 'Connecting people. Uniting the world.' drives us to be the best airline for our employees, customers, and everyone we serve, and we can only do that with a truly diverse and inclusive workforce. Our team spans the globe and is made up of diverse individuals all working together with cutting-edge technology to build the best airline in the history of aviation.
  • With multiple employee-run 'Business Resource Group' communities and world-class benefits like health insurance, parental leave, and space available travel, United is truly a one-of-a-kind place to work that will make you feel welcome and accepted. Come join our team and help us make a positive impact on the world.

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