Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Southwest Airlines is hiring a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to protect its digital infrastructure and strengthen cloud vulnerability management. The role leads incident response, threat intelligence, vulnerability remediation, security architecture, and governance, risk, compliance, and privacy initiatives, while mentoring analysts and collaborating across teams.
Responsibilities
- Provide advanced technical expertise and leadership in cybersecurity, contributing to the identification and resolution of complex cybersecurity issues across various domains such as Incident Response, Threat Intelligence, Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), Privacy, Vulnerability Management, and Engineering Operations
- Lead and coordinate complex incident response efforts, overseeing the identification, containment, and resolution of sophisticated security incidents, and providing mentorship to junior and mid-level analysts
- Champion advanced threat intelligence initiatives, including the development of threat hunting strategies, proactive identification of emerging threats, and the implementation of innovative solutions to enhance the organization's security posture
- Take ownership of the organization's vulnerability management program, developing and implementing advanced strategies for identifying, prioritizing, and mitigating vulnerabilities, and providing expert guidance to analysts at all levels
- Architect and lead the optimization of the organization's security infrastructure, ensuring the implementation of cutting-edge cybersecurity controls and practices, and providing strategic direction for the organization's evolving security architecture
- Drive the maturity of GRC initiatives, providing expert guidance on compliance matters, shaping policies and procedures, and ensuring a proactive and comprehensive approach to governance, risk, and compliance
- Serve as the primary authority on privacy matters, overseeing the organization's privacy program, and ensuring the effective implementation and continuous improvement of privacy controls in line with evolving regulations
- Lead advanced research and development efforts in cybersecurity, staying at the forefront of emerging technologies, and driving innovation in security practices to stay ahead of evolving cyber threats
- Mentor and coach junior and mid-level cybersecurity analysts, providing guidance on complex technical and strategic challenges, and contributing to the professional development of the cybersecurity team
- Foster strong collaboration across the organization, engaging with senior leadership, cross-functional teams, and external stakeholders, and representing the cybersecurity function at a strategic level
- May perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders
Skills
- U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available
- Knowledge of advanced cybersecurity concepts, including threat intelligence, penetration testing, and advanced attack techniques
- Skilled in cybersecurity regulations and standards, such as GDPR, HIPAA, and industry-specific compliance requirements
- Skilled in advanced threat detection methods and tools, as well as the ability to analyze and respond to complex threats
- Skilled in guiding incident response efforts, including managing complex incident investigations and coordinating teams
- Skilled in conducting in-depth vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify and address security weaknesses
- Ability to provide strategic insights into emerging threats, technologies, and best practices and shape the organization's cybersecurity strategy
- Ability to lead risk management efforts and develop effective strategies for identifying, assessing, and mitigating cybersecurity risks
- Skilled in effective collaboration and communication to work effectively with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and external partners
- Ability to develop and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures, ensuring compliance and comprehensive security controls
- Ability to foster a security-aware culture within the organization, promoting cybersecurity awareness and knowledge-sharing among team members and stakeholders
- Required: High School Diploma or GED
- Required: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information systems or similar fields of study or equivalent advanced level experience
- Required: Advanced-level experience, seasoned and specialized knowledge in cybersecurity principles and concepts, developing skills and knowledge in information technology (IT) operations, programming, systems/software development or another IT related field
- Ability to communicate and interact with others in the English language to meet the demands of the job
- Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed and accuracy to meet the demands of the job
- Preferred: Expertise in cloud security tools, vulnerability management platforms, and risk-based vulnerability management practices
- Preferred: Experience partnering closely with infrastructure, engineering, DevOps, and security teams to reduce cyber risk, improve security posture, and ensure vulnerabilities are remediated in alignment with business priorities
- Preferred: Experience leading vulnerability management activities across cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, CrowdStrike
- Preferred: Experience with vulnerability management platforms such as Tenable, Qualys, Rapid7, Wiz, Prisma Cloud, Lacework, or similar tools
- Preferred: Strong understanding of CVE, CVSS, exploitability, threat intelligence, MITRE ATT&CK, and remediation strategies
- Preferred: Knowledge of containers, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation), and DevSecOps practices
- Preferred: Experience with scripting/automation using Python, PowerShell, Bash, or APIs
- Preferred: Experience with ServiceNow, Jira, or ticketing/workflow platforms
- Preferred: Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such asNIST, CIS, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, or SOX
Benefits
- For eligible Leadership and individual contributor roles, additional bonus opportunities are available and awarded at the discretion of the Company.
- Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too).
- Southwest will help fund your Retirement Savings Plan, which includes a dollar-for-dollar 401(k) Company match contribution of up to 9.3% of your eligible earnings. 401(k) Company match contributions are subject to the plan’s vesting schedule. Match contributions may vary based on the position.
- Potential for annual profit-sharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan—when Southwest profits, you profit. Profit-sharing contributions are subject to the Retirement Savings Plan vesting schedule and are made at the discretion of the Company.
- Competitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependents.
- Southwest offers health plan coverage options that start from the very first day of employment. You'll have 30 days to select and enroll in your health plan, and coverage will be retroactively available to your first day of employment.
- This role is offered as a remote workplace position, with the majority of your working time potentially spent in an approved remote location, away from the Corporate Campus. Regular off-site work is unavailable in the listed ineligible states and Puerto Rico.
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