Principal Architect - Infrastructure Cybersecurity: Transforming United Airlines' Cyber Defense with Expertise in Cloud, Network, and Identity Security

Join United Airlines' Cybersecurity and Digital Risk Team: Elevate Your Career in a Dynamic, Global Environment

At United Airlines, we're on a mission to become the best airline in the history of aviation, and we're seeking a highly skilled Principal Architect - Infrastructure Cybersecurity to join our Cybersecurity and Digital Risk (CDR) team. As a global company operating in hundreds of locations worldwide, we have a unique responsibility to uplift and provide opportunities in the communities we serve. Our CDR team is dedicated to embedding cybersecurity into the DNA of United Airlines, ensuring the safety and security of our customers' and employees' information.

About the Role: Shaping the Future of Cybersecurity at United Airlines

The Principal Architect - Infrastructure Cybersecurity will play a pivotal role in maturing our infrastructure security capabilities, working closely with cross-disciplinary teams to develop and implement full-stack security architecture. This role requires a seasoned expert with a deep understanding of security principles, technologies, and best practices, as well as the ability to collaborate with stakeholders across the organization.

Key Responsibilities: Driving Cybersecurity Excellence

• Conduct threat modeling, end-to-end security evaluations, and design/development of infrastructure and cloud security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Demonstrate expertise in two or more domains, including security, resiliency, infrastructure, platform, product, endpoint, application, identity management, and data security, with a focus on zero-trust architectures.
• Partner with team members to understand business requirements and develop supporting security and resiliency principles, ensuring adoption of industry and enterprise standard processes.
• Develop and promote security and resiliency architecture strategies, frameworks, and patterns, collaborating with other cybersecurity teams and partner organizations.
• Identify cybersecurity issues, strengths, and weaknesses across various domains and partner organizations, providing solutions to mitigate risks.
• Assist in defining and implementing Security Standards/frameworks, training, and coaching development and engineering teams on cybersecurity best practices.
• Participate in and drive security advisory boards and committees, providing security architecture review and process ownership for new and existing solutions.
• Champion secure infrastructure-as-code for end-to-end configuration and overall success of IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS environments.
• Plan, design, build, and test approaches and solutions tied to business outcomes and our cybersecurity strategy and vision.
• Ensure programs meet intended purpose and metrics, driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications: What We're Looking For

To succeed in this role, you'll need:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 7+ years of technical experience, with recent emphasis on security and architecture.
• Expert-level knowledge of network security principles and technologies, including network architecture, segmentation, and access control strategies.
• Expertise in developing and maintaining cybersecurity standards, mapping and tailoring controls, and overseeing security metrics.
• Proficient knowledge of secure connectivity methods, cloud interconnectivity methods, and zero-trust network architectures.
• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, interpersonal, collaboration, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and self-motivate.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• CCIE, CCNP, CCDP, AWS Solution Architect Associate, Networking, and Security Specializations, CISSP, ISSAP, ISSEP, ISSMP, CISM, CRISC, CEH, or GIAC Family certifications.
• 8+ years of technical experience, with 5 years directly related to security and architecture.
• Understanding of core identity concepts, including SAML, SCIM, IDP, OIDC, and related integrations.
• Experience and expertise in securing wireless and cellular networks, campus networking infrastructures, and satellite communication technologies.
• Expert knowledge of information security techniques and tools, secure configuration practices, and endpoint security technologies.
• Proficient knowledge of cloud infrastructure services, compliance frameworks, and security policy and standards development.

What We Offer: A Rewarding Career with a Global Leader

At United Airlines, we offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• Comprehensive benefits, such as parental leave, 401k, and privileges like space-available travel.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• A dynamic, inclusive work environment that values diverse experiences and perspectives.
• A chance to be part of a team that's shaping the future of aviation and cybersecurity.

Why Join Us?

By joining United Airlines' Cybersecurity and Digital Risk team, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Work on complex, high-impact projects that drive business outcomes and cybersecurity excellence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and industry experts.
• Develop and maintain cutting-edge security architectures and strategies.
• Stay at the forefront of cybersecurity trends and technologies.
• Enjoy a rewarding career with a global leader in the aviation industry.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're a motivated and experienced cybersecurity professional looking to elevate your career, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. United Airlines values diverse experiences and perspectives, and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment that fosters growth and success.

Don't miss this chance to join our team and help us become the leading cyber-safe airline in the industry. Apply now and take the first step towards a rewarding career with United Airlines!