Analyst/Sr Analyst, IT Cybersecurity Operations

American Airlines; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel benefits

Health benefits from day one

Wellness programs

401(k) plan

Employee discounts

Job summary

American Airlines in Fort Worth, TX is seeking an Analyst/Sr Analyst for IT Cybersecurity Operations to protect digital assets and respond to threats. You will oversee daily security operations, investigation incidents, and coordinate with teams to implement security controls.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years in security operations, with preferred Master's and airline experience. On-site work with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years in a similar cybersecurity operations role.
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks and incident response.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily cyber security operations, threat detection and incident response.
• Implement security tools and develop the team and processes.

Skills

Security frameworks

Incident response

Threat detection

SIEM

Vulnerability tools

Penetration testing

Project management

Communication

Encryption protocols

Education

Bachelor's in CS/Engineering

Master's in CS/Engineering (preferred)

Tools

SIEM systems

Vulnerability assessment tools

Penetration testing tools

Access control systems

Encryption infrastructure

Job description

Analyst/Sr Analyst, IT Cybersecurity Operations

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Analyst/Sr Analyst, IT Cybersecurity Operations Posting Start Date: 9/11/26

Location:DFW Reservations Office (DFW-SV01)
Cities:Fort Worth - TX
Requisition ID:87816

Job Description

Intro

Are you ready to explore a world of possibilities, both at work and during your time off? Join our American Airlines family, and you’ll travel the world, grow your expertise and become the best version of you. As you embark on a new journey, you’ll tackle challenges with flexibility and grace, learning new skills and advancing your career while having the time of your life. Feel free to enrich both your personal and work life and hop on board!

Why you'll love this job

• As one diverse, high-performing team dedicated to technical excellence, you will focus relentlessly on delivering unrivaled digital products that drive a more reliable and profitable airline.
• In the Cybersecurity Operations domain, you will be responsible for the cyber defense of technology assets by managing daily activities, threat detection and incident response, security tool implementation, and team development. You will be expected to balance technical oversight, and business alignment to keep the organization’s digital assets safe while ensuring the team is empowered, the systems are resilient, and the entire operation runs smoothly, effectively, and proactively.

What you'll do

As noted above, this list is intended to reflect the current job but there may be additional essential functions (and certainly non-essential job functions) that are not referenced. Management will modify the job or require other tasks be performed whenever itis deemed appropriate to do so, observing, of course, any legal obligations including any collective bargaining obligations.

• As one diverse, high-performing team dedicated to technical excellence, you will focus relentlessly on delivering unrivaled digital products that drive a more reliable and profitable airline.
• In the Cybersecurity Operations domain, you will be responsible for the cyber defense of technology assets by managing daily activities, threat detection and incident response, security tool implementation, and team development. You will be expected to balance technical oversight, and business alignment to keep the organization’s digital assets safe while ensuring the team is empowered, the systems are resilient, and the entire operation runs smoothly, effectively, and proactively.

All you'll need for success

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Technology, Information Systems (CIS/MIS), Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/training.
• 3+ years of experience in a similar role

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Technology, Information Systems (CIS/MIS), Engineering or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/training.
• 3+ years experience in Security Operations Centers
• Airline industry experience.

Skills, Licenses & Certifications

• Advanced understanding of security frameworks and protocols across cybersecurity testing, intelligence, ASM, and threat management
• Advanced understanding of physical and cyber security integration, including access control systems and surveillance technologies
• Deep understanding of secure communication technologies, including encryption protocols and secure data transmission methods
• Passion and dedication for improving security across cybersecurity testing, intelligence, ASM, and threat management
• Experience with vulnerability assessment tools, penetration testing tools, threat intelligence platforms, SIEM systems, and secure communication networks
• Project management experience highly preferred
• Relevant certifications highly desirable, including: CISSP, CEH, GIAC, SANS, CISM, OSCP, GPEN, GCIA, CSSP-A, and CISA
• Superior verbal and written communication skills with technical and non-technical audiences at all organizational levels

What you'll get

Feel free to take advantage of all that American Airlines has to offer:

• Travel Perks: Ready to explore the world? You, your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network.
• Health Benefits: On day one, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And that’s just the start, we also offer virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts and more.
• Wellness Programs: We want you to be the best version of yourself – that’s why our wellness programs provide you with all the right tools, resources and support you need.
• 401(k) Program: Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year.
• Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more

Feel free to be yourself at American

From the team members we hire to the customers we serve, inclusion and diversity are the foundation of the dynamic workforce at American Airlines. Our 20+ Team Member Business Resource Groups are focused on connecting our team members to our customers, suppliers, communities and shareholders, helping team members reach their full potential and creating an inclusive work environment to meet and exceed the needs of our diverse world.
Are you ready to feel a tremendous sense of pride and satisfaction as you do your part to keep the largest airline in the world running smoothly as we care for people on life’s journey? Feel free to be yourself at American.

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