This role supports American Airlines IT Cybersecurity Operations by protecting digital assets, leading daily security operations, and guiding threat detection and incident response.
Responsibilities
- Join a diverse, high‑performing security team focused on technical excellence to deliver reliable digital products that support a profitable airline.
- Oversee the daily cyber defense of technology assets and security operations.
- Detect threats and lead incident response efforts.
- Deploy and optimize security tooling across the environment.
- Develop and mentor the cybersecurity team.
- Balance technical oversight with business goals to safeguard digital assets.
- Empower team members to act with autonomy and accountability.
- Maintain resilient systems and robust operational readiness.
- Ensure the security operation runs smoothly, proactively, and effectively.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Technology, Information Systems (CIS/MIS), Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/training.
- 3+ years in a similar role.
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Technology, Information Systems (CIS/MIS), Engineering or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/training.
- 3+ years of experience in Security Operations Centers.
- Airline industry experience.
- Advanced understanding of security frameworks and protocols across cybersecurity testing, intelligence, ASM, and threat management.
- Advanced understanding of physical and cyber security integration, including access control systems and surveillance technologies.
- Deep understanding of secure communication technologies, including encryption protocols and secure data transmission methods.
- Demonstrated passion and dedication for improving security across testing, intelligence, ASM, and threat management.
- Experience with vulnerability assessment tools, penetration testing tools, threat intelligence platforms, SIEM systems, and secure communication networks.
- Project management experience highly preferred.
- Certifications such as CISSP, CEH, GIAC, SANS, CISM, OSCP, GPEN, GCIA, CSSP-A, CISA or equivalent are highly desirable.
- Superior verbal and written communication skills with both technical and non‑technical audiences at all organizational levels.
Technologies
- Vulnerability assessment tools
- Penetration testing tools
- Threat intelligence platforms
- SIEM systems
- Access control systems
- Surveillance technologies
- Encryption protocols
- Secure data transmission methods
Why you'll love this job
Join a diverse, high‑performing team committed to technical excellence, delivering digital products that contribute to a more reliable and profitable airline.
What you'll do
In the Cybersecurity Operations domain, you will safeguard technology assets by managing daily activities, driving threat detection and incident response, implementing security tooling, and developing the team. You will balance technical oversight with business alignment to protect digital assets, empower the team, ensure system resilience, and keep the operation running smoothly, effectively, and proactively.
All you'll need for success
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Technology, Information Systems (CIS/MIS), Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/training.
- 3+ years of experience in a similar role.
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Technology, Information Systems (CIS/MIS), Engineering or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/training.
- 3+ years of experience in Security Operations Centers.
- Airline industry experience.
- Advanced understanding of security frameworks and protocols across cybersecurity testing, intelligence, ASM, and threat management.
- Advanced understanding of physical and cyber security integration, including access control systems and surveillance technologies.
- Deep understanding of secure communication technologies, including encryption protocols and secure data transmission methods.
- Passion and dedication for improving security across testing, intelligence, ASM, and threat management.
- Experience with vulnerability assessment tools, penetration testing tools, threat intelligence platforms, SIEM systems, and secure communication networks.
- Project management experience highly preferred.
- Certifications such as CISSP, CEH, GIAC, SANS, CISM, OSCP, GPEN, GCIA, CSSP-A, CISA or equivalent are highly desirable.
- Superior verbal and written communication skills with technical and non-technical audiences at all organizational levels.
What you'll get
- Travel perks: access to destinations across a global network with multiple daily flights.
- Health benefits: comprehensive coverage including medical, dental, vision, and prescription options from day one.
- Wellness programs: tools, resources, and support to stay well.
- 401(k) program: available at hire with eligibility for employer contributions after one year in some workgroups.
- Additional benefits: Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance, and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises, and more.
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