Senior manager - product

United Airlines
Chicago, IL

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Description

United's Digital Technology team is comprised of many talented individuals all working together with cutting-edge technology to build the best airline in the history of aviation. Our team designs, develops and maintains massively scaling technology solutions brought to life with innovative architectures, data analytics, and digital solutions.

Job overview and responsibilities
The Senior Manager - Product Cybersecurity is a technical leader responsible for managing a team of highly innovative cybersecurity engineers responsible for developing and maintaining end-to-end security architecture of United’s product(s)/application(s)/service(s). This person will create and implement a vision for security across all products within the United portfolio.

  • Responsible for recruiting and talent development of team, including personnel management
  • Define, prioritize, allocate resources, track, and provide status reporting of work assignments, projects, and programs
  • Monitors changes in legislation and compliance standards that affect assigned areas of responsibility and proactively acts to update standards, best practices and architectures based on this information
  • Coordinates remediation of non-compliant items to meet applicable compliance standards and best practices
  • Assist with annual budgeting and monthly forecasting


Qualifications

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

  • Bachelor's degree
  • At least 9 years of related experience
  • Proficiency with OWASP Top 10
  • Proficient knowledge of threat modeling
  • Proficient knowledge of risk management processes
  • Proficient knowledge of DevSecOps (e.g., CI/CD, IaC,PaC,CaC)
  • Proficiency with application testing (e.g., SAST, DAST, MAST, RAST, IAST, Pen Test tooling)
  • Proficiency with scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Perl, Bash)
  • Proficiency with programming languages and modern programming language structure (e.g., Object Oriented Programming, web framework)
  • Proficient with DevSecOps technology stacks (e.g., AWS, Harness, TeamCity, GitHub, Artifactory, CHEF, CloudWatch)
  • Proficiency with SDLC process
  • Proficiency with web and app security stack (e.g., API security)
  • Proficient knowledge of cloud technologies and security
  • Proficiency with vulnerability management processes and providing remediation guidance
  • Proficient understanding of compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST 800-53) and processes.
  • Experience with technical documentation / SOP creation
  • Proficiency in cryptography
  • Proficient understanding of IAM (i.e., authentication and authorization)
  • Proficient understanding of networks and network security
  • Ability to manage business and external partners
  • Excellent problem solving, critical thinking, interpersonal, collaboration, written and verbal communication skills
  • 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
  • One or more of the following:
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
  • GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
  • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
  • Comp TIA Security +
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
  • Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
  • CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+)
  • Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
  • AWS Solution Architect Pro., Networking, and Security Specializations
  • 12+ years of relative experience
  • Working knowledge and/or hands on experience with as many as possible of the following areas:
  • Operating System & platform security
  • Networking Security and an understanding of network and web related protocols
  • Voice over IP and unified communication security

Strong subject matter expertise in the fields of IT security and risk management

Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure security best practices, procedures, and standards


Experience with cloud native products and in-depth understanding microservice topologies and implementations Expertise in application development and dev-ops security technologies and integration Demonstrated ability to think strategically about business, product, and technical challenges Experience within the transformation of traditional data center security measures into industry adopted cloud technologies Proven ability to work with compliance frameworks and requirements Ability to work in a fast-paced and Agile development environment Ability to perform manual security code reviews Ability to interpret dynamic/static analysis tools, and penetration test results
The base pay range for this role is $137,275.00 to $178,670.00.
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.
Posted 2025-10-09

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