Remote Cybersecurity Analyst: GRC & Incident Response

Southwest Airlines Co.; United States; Remote; USD 99,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fly for free on open seats

Retirement plan contributions

Health insurance

Job summary

Southwest Airlines Co. is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst to support the Cyber Risk Management Team by advancing governance practices that strengthen compliance and reduce risk.

The role will manage policy, governance reporting, risk documentation, and security metrics while collaborating across Cybersecurity, Technology, and business teams. The candidate will translate governance requirements into actionable processes, drive security improvements, and promote a culture of security and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree inCybersecurity,Information Technology, or a related field preferred.
• Experience in cybersecurity principles and IT operations required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate advanced analytical skills across cybersecurity domains (GRC, Incident Response, Privacy, Risk).
• Lead and participate in high-priority incident response efforts and mentor juniors.
• Drive threat intelligence initiatives and hunting strategies.
• Oversee vulnerability management and mentor junior analysts.
• Architect and optimize security infrastructure and controls.
• Mature GRC initiatives and privacy controls across the organization.
• Drive cybersecurity training and awareness initiatives for diverse audiences.
• Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams; represent cybersecurity at a strategic level.

Skills

Cybersecurity frameworks

Incident response

GRC

Privacy knowledge

Communication

Risk assessment

Security monitoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Threat hunting

Threat intelligence

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree inCybersecurity,Information Technology, or a related field

Tools

SIEM systems

Intrusion Detection Systems

GRC platforms (ServiceNow, Archer, OneTrust)

Job description

Southwest Airlines Co. is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst to support the Cyber Risk Management Team by advancing governance practices that strengthen compliance and reduce risk.

The role will manage policy, governance reporting, risk documentation, and security metrics while collaborating across Cybersecurity, Technology, and business teams. The candidate will translate governance requirements into actionable processes, drive security improvements, and promote a culture of security and