Analyst - Insider Threat (Remote)

United Airlines; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 87,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join United Airlines as an Insider Threat Analyst within the Cybersecurity and Digital Risk team, focusing on the enhancement of the Insider Threat Program. This role involves collaboration with multiple teams to ensure security and governance, underpinned by a commitment to safeguarding both customer and employee information.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Flight privileges for employees

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related experience in a STEM-relevant field.
• Understanding of insider threat concepts and risk indicators.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity principles and investigative techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily alert triage and provide investigative support.
• Assist in implementing governance structure for Insider Threat Program.
• Support enhancement of threat detection processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science

Tools

Data Loss Prevention tools

Job description

Achieving our goals starts with supporting yours. Grow your career, access top-tier health and wellness benefits, build lasting connections with your team and our customers, and travel the world using our extensive route network.

Come join us to create what’s next. Let’s define tomorrow, together.

Description

Join our Cybersecurity and Digital Risk (CDR) team to help us also lead the airline industry in cyber-safety. 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 standards.

Job Overview And Responsibilities

The Insider Threat Analyst plays a supportive role in the implementation, operation, and enhancement of the Insider Threat Program, working closely with cross-functional teams. The primary focus of this role is to assist in establishing a robust governance structure and operational guidelines for the program, while also performing business-as-usual activities to address insider threat risks.

• Alert Triage and Investigation Support: Perform daily alert triage, provide investigative support, and contribute to threat-hunting activities to identify and mitigate insider threats
• Governance Support: Assist in implementing and maintaining a comprehensive governance structure and operational guidelines for the Insider Threat Program
• Threat Detection Improvement: Support efforts to enhance threat detection processes and methodologies, ensuring continuous improvement in identifying potential risks
• Process and Solution Implementation: Assist in implementing new processes or solutions to strengthen the Insider Threat Program’s capabilities
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Legal, HR, Digital Technology, and Cybersecurity, to ensure alignment with organizational goals and compliance requirements
  
  

Qualifications

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science
• 3+ years of related experience in a STEM-relevant field
• Understanding of insider threat concepts, risk indicators, and detection methodologies
• Familiarity with cybersecurity principles, investigative techniques, and threat-hunting practices
• Knowledge of governance structures and operational guidelines for insider threat programs
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to support alert triage and threat-hunting activities
• Proficiency in using tools and technologies for insider threat detection and investigation
• Ability to assist in developing and improving governance structures and operational processes
• Effective communication skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams and presenting findings clearly
• Organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and prioritize daily operational responsibilities
• Capability to perform daily alert triage, provide investigative support, and contribute to threat-hunting efforts
• 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):

• CISA
• Security +
• Knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security
• Hands on experience with Data Loss Prevention vendors, tools, and products capabilities
  
  

Post expiration 7/15/2025

The base pay range for this role is $87,780.00 to $119,680.00.

The base salary range/hourly rate listed is dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience, education, and skills. This position is also eligible for bonus and/or long-term incentive compensation awards.

You may be eligible for the following competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, parental leave, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) and flight privileges.

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. Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT.

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 [e-mail] to request accommodation. WHQ00025239