Principal Architect - Identity & Access Management (Remote)

United Airlines; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 137,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

Join United Airlines as a Principal Architect in IAM & PAM, where you will design and oversee critical cybersecurity solutions, ensuring safety in managing privileged access across the enterprise. This role requires strong technical skills and an ability to collaborate and innovate in a fast-paced environment, making a significant impact on our clients and employees.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) and flight privileges

Paid time off and holidays

Employee assistance programs

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience working with IAM concepts and platforms.
• Strong knowledge in Privileged Access Management (PAM).
• Proficiency in system design principles.

Responsibilities

• Designs and oversees PAM solutions implementations.
• Collaborates with teams to secure privileged accounts.
• Ensures IAM solutions meet regulatory compliance.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Delinea Secret Server

CyberArk Privileged Access Manager

SailPoint IGA

Ping Identity

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 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.

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 best-in-class 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:

The Principal Architect – Identity & Access Management, Privileged Access Management (PAM) is responsible for capturing requirements, designing, developing, and overseeing the implementation of comprehensive Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions across the Enterprise that not only protect privileged accounts and access but also empower business and IT teams to innovate and execute their strategies effectively, thereby driving greater adoption and compliance across the board.

Senior Principal Architect partners with teams and collaborators throughout the airline to secure privileged accounts. The ideal candidate will possess a thorough knowledge of IAM principles, PAM technologies, security architecture, and working closely with customers.

• Designs, develops and oversees the implementation and continuous improvement of comprehensive PAM solutions
• Provides recommendations to leadership and contributes to strategic plan and roadmap
• Works with collaborators across the organization to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions
• Provides direction 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 and IAM security is aligned with United’s overall security strategy
• Assists in the maintenance of IAM policies, standards, and procedures
• Assists Compliance in completing audit tasks and remediation efforts
• Researches and evaluates new technologies with a growth mindset
• Leads proof-of-concept projects to identify potential risks and impacts to existing systems and validate architectural recommendations
• Contributes to talks on system efficiency, recovery strategies, and scalability to maintain high-quality IAM & PAM solutions
• Provides technical expertise and mentorship to junior members of the PAM team and assists with critical issues as needed

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.

Qualifications

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 7+ years of experience working with IAM concepts and platforms
• An understanding of Enterprise Identity & Access Management in some of the following areas:
• Privileged Access Management (PAM)
• Identity Governance & Administration
• Single Sign-On
• Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
• Authentication protocols such as Kerberos, OpenID Connect (OIDC,) OAuth, SAML, AD-Fed, API Gateways, SCIM, etc.
• Experience implementing and maintaining modern IAM solutions such as Delinea Secret Server, Delinea Privilege Manager, CyberArk Privileged Access Manager, SailPoint IGA, Saviynt, Ping Identity, BeyondTrust, Duo, etc.
• Proficient in Privileged Access Management (PAM) concepts and standard processes, covering privileged account discovery & vaulting, session management, DevOps secret management, and endpoint privilege management
• Proficiency in system design principles, including scalability, performance, and security
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to communicate complex technical content across different audiences
• Effective interpersonal abilities for building relationships, mentoring and motivating team members, and fostering inclusion
• Demonstrated proficiency in project and time management skills, showcasing attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and adaptability to shifting priorities
• 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, Risk Management, Computer Science
• CISA, CISM, CISSP, vendor specific PAM certifications
• Knowledge of organizational standards and policies (ISO, NIST)
• Knowledge of compliance regulations (SOX, PCI, FAA, GDRP, PII)

Post expiration date: 06/01/2025

The base pay range for this role is $137,275.00 to $187,000.00.
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.