DescriptionConnecting 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!
Key Responsibilities:The Associate – Cybersecurity is responsible for assisting with the implementation of Cybersecurity and Digital Risk programs. They protect our airline and its customers by helping to implement programs consistent with the latest developments in cybersecurity. They are part of a cross-disciplinary cyber team that takes a proactive and risk-based approach to identifying and addressing cyber risks and incidents in order to protect United from cyber attacks.
- Provide ongoing support and completion of daily tasks for cybersecurity programs such as incident response, application cybersecurity, vulnerability management and remediation, aircraft cyber operations, cloud and infrastructure cybersecurity, data protection and privacy, and risk management and compliance
- Support cybersecurity threat assessments
- Assist with the review and updates to documentation of company processes, policies, and standards
- Interpret relevant laws, regulations, and policies
- Collaborate with digital technology, business teams, and external partners to build relationships supporting accountabilities and ensure consistency, adaptability, responsiveness, and effectiveness of security solutions
- Communicate information, concepts, and metrics in a confident and well-organized manner through verbal, written, and visual means
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!
QualificationsWhat’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):- Bachelors degree or in lieu of a bachelor’s degree 4+ years of experience
- Ability to work well under pressure and time constraints
- Ability to perform in a dynamic environment and manage multiple projects and priorities
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, detail oriented & organized approach
- Skilled in communicating with all levels of management (e.g., interpersonal skills, approachability, effective listening skills, appropriate use of style and language for the audience)
- Willingness to learn from others and self-teach to continuously grow
- 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):- STEM, Cybersecurity
- 2+ years of related experience
- Security +
- Moderate programming skills
- Basic knowledge of computer operating systems, network design, embedded security, and security architecture principles
- Knowledge of security engineering and architecture concepts
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 JobAccommodationsunited.com to request accommodation.
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