United Airlines is hiring: Principal Architect - Application Cybersecurity (Remo

Overview Principal Architect - Application Cybersecurity (Remote) at United Airlines. Join the Cybersecurity and Digital Risk (CDR) team to help lead the industry in cyber safety, security and resilience and embed cybersecurity and digital risk management into every aspect of our business. United offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities for growth, with travel privileges and a global network. Job Overview And 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. This is a senior role that collaborates with development teams, product teams, and other stakeholders to design and develop security solutions, integrating security into the product lifecycle from design through deployment. The Principal Architect is a recognized SME in defining security requirements, performing application security assessments, and providing remediation guidance to developers. On any given day, this role may evaluate a new system, review a proposed application change, or advise on application security and coding best practices. 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, development, and implementation of security tools, 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 Qualifications What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications): Bachelor's degree in STEM, Computer Science Minimum of 7 years of experience in related field Expert knowledge of OWASP Top 10 Proficiency in threat modeling Expert knowledge of risk management methodologies and processes Expert knowledge in DevSecOps (e.g., CI/CD, IaC, PaC, CaC) Proficiency with security automation tooling and methods (e.g., TerraForm, Ansible, containerization, SBOM) Proficiency with application testing (e.g., SAST, DAST, MAST, Pen Test tooling) Proficiency with scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Perl, Bash) Proficiency with programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, .Net) and modern programming language structure (e.g., Object Oriented Programming, web framework) Proficiency with CI/CD technology stacks (e.g AWS, Harness, TeamCity, GitHub, Artifactory, CHEF, CloudWatch) Proficiency with Software Development Lifecycle processes Proficiency with web and app security stack (e.g., API security) 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 Proficient in cloud technologies Ability to work independently and self-motivate Excellent problem solving, critical thinking, interpersonal, collaboration, written and verbal communication skills Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or equivalent 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 Preferred Qualifications What will help you propel from the pack: Master's degree Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) Comp TIA Security + Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP) Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) Minimum of 12 years of experience in related field, including threat modeling, secure coding, mobile and API security, identity management and authentication, software design and 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 Compensation and Benefits Post expiration date: 10/6/2025. The base pay range for this role is $137,275.00 to $178,670.00. This position is eligible for bonus and/or long-term incentive compensation. Competitive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, disability, parental leave, 401(k), travel privileges, and more. Equal Opportunity United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote 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. Reasonable accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities. To request accommodation, contact JobAccommodations@united.com. 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