United Airlines · 13 hours ago
Engineer - Application Cybersecurity
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$90K/yr - $117K/yr
3+ years expUnited Airlines is on a path to becoming the best airline in aviation history, and they are seeking an Engineer - Application Cybersecurity to join their Cybersecurity and Digital Risk team. The role involves validating that services, applications, and websites meet secure development standards and integrating security into the product lifecycle from design through deployment.
HospitalityTravelTransportationIn-Flight EntertainmentService Industry
No H1B
Responsibilities
Perform code analysis of applications, manually and using application security testing solutions including mobile application security tests as well as conducting manual vulnerability analysis, and assisting product teams with vulnerability remediation
Improve the accessibility of security through automation, continuous integration pipelines, and other means including but not limited to developing and maintaining CI/CD templates
Research, define and communicate security best practices and standards and ensure products development teams understand them
Support security architecture design reviews and threat modelling of our products
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Minimum of 3 years of experience in a relevant field
Working knowledge of OWASP Top 10, CWE 25
Working knowledge with application testing (i.e., SAST, DAST, SCA, etc.)
Working knowledge of programming languages and scripting (Python preferred)
Basic understanding of SDLC process
Basic understanding of web and app security stack (e.g., API security)
Ability to own projects and learn architecture over time
Ability to work independently and self-motivate
Excellent problem solving, critical thinking, interpersonal, collaboration, written and verbal communication skills
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
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
Certified Application Security Engineer
Basic understanding of DevSecOps (e.g., CI/CD)
Data analysis capability
Experience with any combination of the following: threat modeling, secure coding, identity management and authentication, software development, cryptography, system administration and network security, cloud computing
Experience with AWS technologies
Working knowledge of C#, Java, Python, Swift, and JavaScript
Basic understanding of threat modeling
Basic understanding of cloud technologies and security
Basic understanding of vulnerability management processes and proficiency in providing remediation guidance
Basic understanding of compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST 800-53) and processes
Working knowledge with technical documentation / Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) creation
Basic understanding of cryptography
Basic technical understanding of authentication and authorization flows in web applications
Basic understanding of networks and network security (i.e., WAF, Micro-segmentation)
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Accident & disability
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Commuter
Paid holidays
Paid time off
401(k)
Flight privileges
Company
United Airlines
United Airlines is an aviation company that provides information on reservations, bookings, and travel services online.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2006-01-25IPO
Leadership Team
Mike Leskinen
EVP, Chief Financial Officer
Deneen DeFiore
Vice President & Chief Information Security Officer
Recent News
2026-02-07
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