Analyst - and management

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Description

We're on a path to becoming the best airline in aviation history. Join our Cybersecurity and Digital Risk (CDR) team to help lead the industry in cyber safety, security and resilience. United's CDR team plays a critical role in protecting our operations by enabling secure and resilient systems, managing threats and vulnerabilities, and ensuring swift response and recovery. Our mission is to seamlessly embed cybersecurity and digital risk management into every aspect of our business. We help drive progress and growth through trusted digital solutions, safeguarding assets and empowering our team, all while promoting a cyber-safe and secure environment that supports resilient airline operations.

Job overview and responsibilities

The Identity & Access Management (IAM) Senior Security Analyst plays a critical role in analyzing, strengthening, and securing the company's IAM systems and overall security posture. This position focuses on proactive analysis, collaboration across teams, and supporting compliance efforts to continuously improve the organization's security landscape.

The Senior Analyst - Identity & Access Management (IAM) will be performing analysis of IAM systems to identify vulnerabilities, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement as well as proactively recommend and implement strategies to enhance security, streamline processes, and ensure optimal system functionality. They will work closely with development teams, IT security professionals, and other stakeholders to integrate secure identity solutions throughout the product lifecycle and foster open communication and collaboration to ensure successful IAM implementation and adoption across the organization

The role also actively participates in compliance efforts by ensuring IAM systems adhere to relevant regulations and internal policies, while also conducting regular audits and assessments to identify and address potential compliance gaps. The ideal analyst will continuously stay abreast of evolving IAM best practices, industry standards, and emerging threats. Adapt and implement new technologies and processes to maintain a robust and secure IAM environment.

• Provide support for the implementation and administration of IAM platforms

• Participates in the development of workflows, system configuration, documentation, optimization and support

• Maintain IAM policies, standards, Controls and procedures

• Provide reports as requested for compliance

• Work with Cyber Defense and other departments as needed

• Ensure IAM security is aligned with the overall security strategy to reduce risk to the organization

• Collaborate with development teams and other IAM service consumers

• Provide guidance on the implementation and usage of IAM capabilities in enterprise systems

• Collaborate with other IAM team members to provide guidance on IAM related matters and provide input to solution design and system support

Qualifications

What's needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree, STEM field preferred

• 4+ years of relevant experience

• An expert level of understanding of Privileged Access Management (PAM), Identity Governance & Administration concepts

• In depth understanding of identity Protocols and technologies: OpenID Connect (OIDC,) OAuth, SAML, AD-Fed, API Gateways, SCIM

• Knowledge of fraud prevention and detection, Access management, identity proofing and identity verification technologies

• Expertise of modern software lifecycle development and automated cloud infrastructure deployment

• Understanding of policies that reflect system security objectives

• Ability to determine how a security system works (including its resilience and dependability capabilities) and how changes in conditions, operations, or the environment will affect these outcomes

• In Depth understanding of at least one of these area specific tools: EIAM-Delinea, Oracle Access Manager, Sailpoint, Saviynt, etc.

• 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):

• Master's degree

• Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Computer Science

• CISA, CISM, CISSP

• 6+ years of related experience

• Knowledge of organizational standards and policies (ISO, NIST)

• Knowledge of compliance regulations (SOX, PCI, FAA, GDRP, PII)

The base pay range for this role is $109,820.00 to $142,936.00.

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 [email protected] to request accommodation.