United Airlines

Principal Engineer - Data Protection & Insider Threat

United Airlines
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Base Salary

$147k - $192k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with analysts to implement technology solutions for Insider Threat prevention, detection, and response.
  • Enable Data Loss Prevention and Insider Threat detection and response programs.
  • Partner with lead analysts to define and execute strategies for mitigating risks associated with open egress vectors.
  • Influence tool and process decisions that reduce cyber threat risks and enterprise attack surfaces.
  • Identify gaps, develop strategies, and oversee an evolving cybersecurity roadmap.
  • Serve as a technical thought leader and strategist for cybersecurity solution implementation.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in STEM, with 5+ years of relevant cybersecurity solutions experience.
  • Strong technical background and ability to influence technology and process decisions.
  • Expertise with Splunk, Purview, and/or M365.
  • Ability to develop and manage strategic roadmaps for evolving cybersecurity needs.
  • Familiarity with cyber threat analysis and attack surface reduction techniques.
  • Excellent interpersonal, collaboration, and leadership skills.
  • Master’s degree preferred.
  • Preferred certifications include CISSP, CISM, CISA, GCIH, CFCE, GFCA, and/or GCFE.
  • Preferred experience includes Data Loss Prevention technologies, Insider Threat detection and response, executive presentations, risk assessment and mitigation, data protection, insider-threat management, and cybersecurity strategy.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship.
  • Successful completion of an interview and reliable, punctual attendance are required.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, life, accident, and disability coverage.
  • Parental leave, employee assistance program, commuter benefits, paid holidays, and paid time off.
  • 401(k) and United Airlines flight privileges, including space-available travel.
  • The position is eligible for bonus and/or long-term incentive compensation awards.
  • Job post expires August 30, 2026.

Tech Stack

Splunk

Categories

United Airlines

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