Senior Engineer: Data Protection & Insider Threat

United Airlines; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 147,000 - 192,000; Full time

Job summary

United Airlines in Chicago is seeking a Principal Engineer for Data Protection & Insider Threat to lead a team of analysts, advancing prevention, detection, and response. You will drive initiatives to reduce the enterprise attack surface and enable secure operations across the organization.

The role requires strategic thinking, strong collaboration with Data Protection and Insider Threat Lead Analysts, and proven ability to develop and execute technology roadmaps for evolving cybersecurity needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM required.
• Experience in cybersecurity solutions and threat analysis.
• Ability to influence technology and process decisions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with analysts to implement technology solutions that enhance Insider Threat prevention, detection, and response.
• Enable DLP and Insider Threat detection and response initiatives.
• Define and execute technology strategies for mitigating risks from open egress vectors.
• Influence tool and process decisions to reduce cyber threat risks and attack surfaces.
• Oversee roadmap development and ensure alignment with evolving threats.
• Provide leadership and strategic guidance to the team.

Skills

Splunk

Purview

M365

Roadmap development

Leadership

Cybersecurity

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Splunk

Purview

M365

Job description

United Airlines in Chicago is seeking a Principal Engineer for Data Protection & Insider Threat to lead a team of analysts, advancing prevention, detection, and response. You will drive initiatives to reduce the enterprise attack surface and enable secure operations across the organization.

The role requires strategic thinking, strong collaboration with Data Protection and Insider Threat Lead Analysts, and proven ability to develop and execute technology roadmaps for evolving cybersecurity needs.