Engineer - 3rd Party Cloud Cybersecurity (Remote)

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

Job summary

A leading airline company is seeking an Engineer – Cloud Cybersecurity to enhance third-party risk assessments and ensure best security practices. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and over 3 years of experience. Key responsibilities include designing cybersecurity architectures and communicating security needs to management. Competitive base salary of $87,780 to $119,680, along with comprehensive benefits and a focus on inclusivity.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Flight privileges

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of related experience or completion of specific training programs.
• Ability to develop and monitor cloud security dashboards.
• Working knowledge of fundamental security concepts and network security.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver cybersecurity solutions.
• Evaluate third-party cybersecurity requirements.
• Implement corporate security policies and standards.

Skills

Collaboration skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Scripting languages

Cloud security metrics 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 Engineer – Cloud Cybersecurity focuses on efforts to mature the third-party security assessment program at United Airlines, as part of a cross-disciplinary Cyber team. In this role the Engineer will work on the creation and maintenance of the third-party risk assessment platform and partner with product, platform, engineering, and operations teams to ensure the adoption of security best practices across the entire lifecycle. The role with help continuously improves the third-party risk assessment framework and associated playbooks, workflows, processes, and procedures.

• Enhance cybersecurity team accomplishments and competencies by planning the delivery of solutions and answering technical questions
• Determine Third party cybersecurity requirements by evaluating business strategies, pain points, and use cases
• Plan, research, and design robust Third-Party cybersecurity architectures
• Regularly communicate vital information, security needs and priorities to upper management
• Remain up to date with the latest security systems, standards, authentication protocols, and products
• Design cybersecurity architecture elements to mitigate threats as they emerge. Identify and communicate current and emerging security threats
• Define, implement, and maintain corporate security policies, procedures, and standards

Qualifications

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree
• 3+ years of related experience or successful completion of ECDLP / Cyber Rotational Program
• Ability to develop and maintain analytics dashboards to monitor cloud security metrics and performance indicators.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of fundamental security concepts and best practices
• Basic understanding of network security and firewall configuration
• Working knowledge of using scripting languages for task automation
• 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

What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):

• CISSP,CCNA, AWS Certified Security - Specialty and/or AWS Certified Solution Architect - Associate,CCSP, orCEH
• 4+ years in a technical role

Job 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, 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.