Description
There’s never been a more exciting time to join United Airlines. We’re on a path towards becoming the best airline in the history of aviation. Our shared purpose – Connecting People, Uniting the World – is about more than getting people from one place to another. It also means that 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, and we can only do that with a truly diverse and inclusive workforce. And we’re growing – in the years ahead, we’ll hire tens of thousands of people across every area of the airline. Our careers include 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?
We believe that inclusion helps us thrive and grow at United across our collaborative Finance teams consisting of Financial Planning & Analysis, Internal Audit, Treasury, Global Procurement, Controllership, Investor Relations and more. These teams provide the financial fuel that keeps our operation running from providing detailed analyses of financial planning, performance, and forecasts to managing our investments and financial strategies. Our Finance team plays an integral role in making our airline profitable and successful by meeting our financial goals.
Key Responsibilities:
The Cyber Audit Project Lead will be responsible for leading and completing the DT and Cyber Audit program and supporting the development of a next-generation, global IT audit function. This includes developing a deep understanding of technology and security processes and risks within the airline industry, crafting positive relationships with cross-functional leaders, carrying out the cyber audit program, and mentoring individuals to deliver value audits and high-quality audit reports. This position reports directly to the Senior Manager of IT/Cyber Audit.
- Lead and support cybersecurity and technology audits, demonstrating a solid understanding of IT and cybersecurity standards/frameworks (for example, NIST, COBIT, ITIL)
- Supervise and schedule the work of 1-4 IT and cyber audit staff and/or senior IT and cyber auditors on concurrent projects
- Conduct closing meetings with partners to discuss audit results and management action plans for corrective actions
- Review all team written communications such as audit reports, client correspondence, memos and other working papers that detail the procedures performed, findings, and conclusions
- Train audit staff on audit standards, department procedures and technical skills required for their position
- Coaches and mentors staff to improve audit delivery and leadership capabilities
- Assess risk, maintain knowledge of evolving cyber threats and risk management landscape
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 in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, computer software engineering, Business, data science/analytics or related field
- CISSP or comparable designation
- Minimum of 4 years cybersecurity, IT audit, IT and/or a related field inclusive of at least 1 year of experience with either supervising teams or project management
- Strong grasp of basic cybersecurity and technology concepts (infrastructure, applications, cloud architecture and security, engineering etc.)
- Knowledge of IT and cyber auditing processes/procedures
- Knowledge and skill in applying internal auditing principles and practices, management principles and preferred business practices
- Knowledge of Cybersecurity and IT frameworks, e.g., NIST 800-53, NIST CSF, COBIT, ISO 27001/2, CIS, OWASP, or MITRE ATT&CK
- Proven knowledge of and skill in applying data analytics or advisory services to multiple departments or partners
- Strong proven understanding of Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, Visio, Outlook and Access
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to communicate effectively, both in written form and orally
- Experience in mentoring and supervising junior team members
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 15%, both domestically and internationally
- 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 a crucial function of the position
What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):
- Proven knowledge of and skill in applying data analytics to audit projects
- Data analytics experience
- Direct experience in the transportation field
- Experience using Microsoft Power BI, Spotfire or AuditBoard
- Ability to assess sophisticated IT and business processes environments to identify risks
- Experience guiding cybersecurity in any capacity
- Experience on a Red Team
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. 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 to request accommodation.
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