American Airlines · 7 hours ago
Engineer/Sr Engineer, IT Aviation Cybersecurity
Fort Worth, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expAmerican Airlines is a leading airline company seeking an Engineer/Sr Engineer for their IT Aviation Cybersecurity team. This role involves supporting cybersecurity initiatives, building relationships with internal and external partners, and ensuring compliance with aviation cybersecurity standards.
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Responsibilities
Leverages cybersecurity expertise to drive the technical research, planning, and architectural design of systems related to digital aircraft to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and high availability of corporate, vendor, and customer data
Defines, develops, and delivers technical solutions, security requirements and standards that incorporate both industry and company technology standards spanning multiple security domains
Provides internal security consultations for teams supporting digital aircraft, ground, and communication systems
Supports standards, regulations, and compliance activities from cybersecurity perspective for FAA & other governing bodies
Interfaces with industry counterparts like Aviation-ISAC, IATA Cybersecurity Task Force, and oneworld partners
Assists with cyber-incidents related to AA's aviation technologies
Delivers and maintains key artifacts and work products in support of the system review, software development, and quality assurance of airline operations
Ensures digital aircraft systems and endpoints are scanned using Vulnerability Management tools and practices
Coordinates with business, IT teams, and IS Risk to remediate compliance findings in a timely manner while addressing risk reduction objectives
Demonstrates continuous improvement mindset
Maintains an effective approach to problem solving, multi-tasking, coordinating, and scheduling in accordance with stated goals to ensure visibility and predictability
Works extended hours occasionally, based on the needs of the project and the operation and may require travel periodically, but planned well in advance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, IT Security, Network Systems Technology or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/training
5 years of experience in security technology design
5 years of network, server, and application systems development experience
Preferred
5 years designing, deploying, and managing PKI and cryptographic solutions
5 years hands-on experience with Identity and Access solutions
3 years experience on Network Security and VPN solutions
4 + years' experience in NIST 800 series frameworks
Application coding and scripting via Python, SQL, BASH, or PowerShell
Preferred Certifications: CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional
Preferred Certifications: CISM - Certified Information Security Manager
Preferred Certifications: CISA - Certified Information Systems Auditor
Preferred Certifications: CEH – Certified Ethical Hacker
Preferred Certifications: GIAC aviation-aligned certs: GCIA, GCFA, GMON, GCTI
Preferred Certifications: Microsoft / Azure security certs (AZ-500, SC-100)
Preferred Certifications: Zero Trust-related GIAC certs (GDAT)
Benefits
Travel Perks: Ready to explore the world? You, your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network.
Health Benefits: On day one, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And that’s just the start, we also offer virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts and more.
Wellness Programs: We want you to be the best version of yourself – that’s why our wellness programs provide you with all the right tools, resources and support you need.
401(k) Program: Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year.
Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more
Company
American Airlines
American Airlines is an airline company that operates a diverse fleet of aircraft, including narrow-body and wide-body jets. It is a sub-organization of American Airlines.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$1B2023-11-17Post Ipo Debt· $250M
2023-02-08Post Ipo Debt· $750M
2015-01-01Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
Doug Parker
Chairman and former CEO at American Airlines
David Seymour
Chief Operating Officer
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