Principal Architect - Application Cybersecurity (Remote)

Description

Connecting People. Uniting the World. There’s never been a more exciting time to join United Airlines! As a global company that operates in hundreds of locations around the world — with millions of customers and tens of thousands of employees — we have a unique responsibility to uplift and provide opportunities in the places where we work, live and fly.

We’re on a path toward becoming the best airline in the history of aviation. Join our Cybersecurity and Digital Risk (CDR) team to help us also become the leading cyber-safe airline in the industry. 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 standard processes.

United offers a competitive benefits package aimed at keeping you happy, healthy and well-traveled. From employee-run "Business Resource Group" communities to world-class benefits like parental leave, 401k and privileges like space available travel, United is truly a one-of-a-kind place to work. Are you ready to travel the world and help us keep our airline cyber safe? Apply today!

Key Responsibilities:

The Principal Architect - Application Cybersecurity validates that our services, applications, and websites are designed and implemented in accordance with United’s secure development standards. The Principal Architect is a senior level position that works closely with development teams, product teams, and other teams across the organization to integrate security into the product lifecycle from design through deployment. The Principal Architect is a recognized subject matter expert in defining security requirements, performing application security assessments, and providing developers with remediation guidance and advice. On any given day, the Principal Application Security Architect can be pulled in to evaluate a new system, review a proposed application change, or provide guidance on application security/coding standard processes.
• Leads architecture design evaluations and threat modelling of our products (cloud and on-prem)
• Recommends and implements products/services that support operational needs and security requirements
• Technical point of contact for product teams as it relates to automation, CI/CD, and remediation guidance
• Assist in leading the design, definition and implementation of security best practices and standards and ensure product development teams understand them
• Perform code analysis of applications, manually and using SAST, DAST, and SCA scanning solutions as well as conducting manual vulnerability analysis
• Promotes and contributes to the continuous improvement of security strategy and supports risk prioritization. Helps train and support team members
• Leads the improvement of the accessibility of security through automation, continuous integration pipelines, and other means
• Educate and mentor junior team members
• Ensures program(s) is meeting intended purpose and metrics

United values diverse experiences, perspectives, and we encourage everyone who meets the minimum qualifications to apply. While having the “desired” qualifications make for a stronger candidate, we encourage applicants who may not feel they check ALL of those boxes. We are always looking for individuals who will bring something new to the table.

Qualifications

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):
• Bachelor's degree required (Computer Science, MIS, Electrical Engineering, or other STEM degree preferred)
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in related field such as software development and/or cybersecurity
• Expert knowledge in DevOps/ DevSecOps (e.g., CI/CD, IaC, PaC, CaC)
• Knowledge of modern software development practices such as containerization and microservices
• Proficiency with application testing (prefer tools related to SAST, DAST, MAST, Pen Test tooling)
• Proficiency with programming languages (C# or Java preferred) and modern programming practices (i.e., Object Oriented Programming, web framework).
• Proficiency with Software Development Lifecycle processes
• Proficiency with web and app security stack (e.g., API security)
• Proficient in cloud technologies (AWS preferred)
• Ability to work independently and self-motivate
• 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 or equivalent experience
• Certifications such as CEH, GSEC, CISM, Security+, CISSP, CISA, SSCP, CASP+, OSCP
• 12 years of experience in related field, including any combination of the following: threat modeling, secure coding, mobile and API security, identity management and authentication, software development, cryptography, system administration and network security, cloud computing
• Proficiency with application penetration testing to demonstrate and test exploitability of vulnerabilities
• Proficiency in waterfall and agile development processes and ability to integrate secure development practices into both models
• Success in implementing effective Secure SDLC frameworks across a large corporation
• Proficient knowledge of cloud security infrastructure technologies (e.g., containerization, service mesh, micro-services)
• Proficient in LLM/GenAI technologies
• Proficient in mobile development technologies
• Expert knowledge of OWASP Top 10
• Proficiency with security automation tooling and methods (e.g., TerraForm, Ansible, containerization, SBOM)
• Proficiency in threat modeling
• Expert knowledge of risk management methodologies and processes
• Proficiency with scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Perl, Bash)
• Proficiency with CI/CD technology stacks (e.g AWS, Harness, TeamCity, GitHub, Artifactory, CHEF, CloudWatch)
• Proficiency with vulnerability management processes and providing remediation guidance
• Proficiency in the understanding of compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST 800-53, OWASP frameworks) and processes
• Proficiency in cryptography
• Proficient knowledge of IAM (i.e., authentication and authorization)
• Proficient understanding of networks and network security (e.g., WAF, Micro-segmentation)
• Proficient in risk management methodologies

Bonus eligible: yes

Post expiration date: 1/1/2025

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.

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