Principal Architect - Identity & Access Management (Remote)

Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement; Culver City (CA); Remote; USD 137,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative airline is seeking a seasoned IAM professional to join their Cybersecurity and Digital Risk team. In this pivotal role, you will design and implement comprehensive Privileged Access Management solutions, ensuring the security of sensitive information. With a focus on continuous improvement and collaboration across departments, you will help shape the future of cybersecurity in the airline industry. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic team, contribute to strategic planning, and drive compliance with industry standards. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking environment, this role is for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Accident & Disability Insurance

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance

Commuter Benefits

Paid Holidays

401(k) Plan

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience with IAM concepts and platforms.
• Strong communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Designs and oversees PAM solutions for continuous improvement.
• Provides recommendations to leadership for strategic planning.

Skills

Privileged Access Management (PAM)

Identity Governance & Administration

Single Sign-On

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

Project Management

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

CyberArk

SailPoint

Ping Identity

BeyondTrust

Duo

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

Find your future at United! We're reinventing what our industry looks like, and what an airline can be - from the planes we fly to the people who fly them. Becoming part of our team means joining 100,000+ individuals with a range of expertise.

Join our Cybersecurity and Digital Risk (CDR) team to help us 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.

Achieving our ambitions starts with supporting yours. Evolve your career and find your next opportunity. Get the care you need with industry-leading health plans and programs to support your emotional, physical, and financial wellness. Expand your horizons with travel across the world's biggest route network. Connect outside your team through employee-led Business Resource Groups.

Create what's next with us. Let's define tomorrow together. Apply today!

Key Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, and oversees the implementation and continuous improvement of comprehensive PAM solutions.
• Provides recommendations to leadership and contributes to strategic planning and roadmaps.
• Works with collaborators across the organization to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions.
• Provides guidance on the usage and capabilities of United's PAM solutions to drive adoption and compliance.
• Ensures IAM solutions adhere to regulatory, compliance, and internal requirements, aligning IAM security with United's overall security strategy.
• Assists in maintaining IAM policies, standards, and procedures.
• Supports Compliance in audit tasks and remediation efforts.
• Researches and evaluates new technologies with a growth mindset.
• Leads proof-of-concept projects to identify risks and impacts, validating architectural recommendations.
• Contributes to discussions on system efficiency, recovery strategies, and scalability to maintain high-quality IAM & PAM solutions.
• Provides technical expertise and mentorship to junior PAM team members and assists with critical issues as needed.

United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status, and other protected statuses as required by law.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 7+ years of experience with IAM concepts and platforms
• Understanding of Enterprise IAM in areas such as:
• Privileged Access Management (PAM), Identity Governance & Administration, Single Sign-On, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
• Experience with authentication protocols and modern IAM solutions like CyberArk, SailPoint, Ping Identity, BeyondTrust, Duo, etc.
• Proficiency in PAM concepts, system design, and security principles.
• Strong communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Effective interpersonal skills for team building and inclusion.
• Project and time management skills, attention to detail, problem-solving, adaptability.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Successful interview completion required.
• Reliable, punctual attendance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in STEM, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Computer Science.
• Certifications like CISA, CISM, CISSP, vendor-specific PAM certifications.
• Knowledge of standards and policies (ISO, NIST) and compliance regulations (SOX, PCI, FAA, GDPR, PII).

Post expiration date: 06/01/2025

The base pay range for this role is $137,275.00 to $187,000.00. Compensation may include bonuses and incentives based on experience, education, and skills.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability insurance, parental leave, employee assistance, commuter benefits, paid holidays and time off, 401(k), and flight privileges.

United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. We accommodate individuals with disabilities during the application and interview process. Contact [e-mail] for assistance.