Tech Lead Cybersecurity Engineer - Governance Risk & Compliance (GRC)
Southwest Airlines1 day ago
Remote, United States or Dallas, TX, USAStaff+
Base Salary
$169k - $187k/yr
Responsibilities
- Provide security guidance to application and Partner Teams on vulnerabilities, risk items, and policy exceptions.
- Design, develop, test, operate, and integrate end-to-end cybersecurity and compliance software solutions.
- Automate evidence collection, control testing, continuous monitoring, reporting, and other compliance activities.
- Identify cybersecurity problems, plan solutions, recommend systems, and coordinate development to meet business requirements.
- Serve as an enterprise cybersecurity subject matter expert and advocate for security standards and reference architectures.
- Lead testing and implementation of system enhancements while preserving system integrity.
- Deliver training on cybersecurity systems and automated environments.
- Mentor engineers and Partner Teams on production issues, cybersecurity practices, and technical resolutions.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED is required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a similar field, or equivalent advanced-level experience, is required.
- Expert-level experience and expansive knowledge in developing, implementing, or integrating technologies for enterprise security are required.
- Preferred experience includes automated compliance controls, continuous controls monitoring, evidence collection, compliance-by-design, PCI DSS, NIST, SOX, CMMC, and other regulatory frameworks.
- Preferred experience includes compliance analytics, dashboards, executive reporting, KPIs, audit readiness, control effectiveness, and risk visibility.
- Preferred experience includes PCI DSS compliance programs in a Level 1 merchant environment and engagement with QSAs, Internal Audit, and technology stakeholders.
- Preferred qualifications include QSA, ISA, PCI Professional, or related compliance certification experience.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or currently authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
- Must be able to mentor and guide technical resources and travel or attend company and non-company facilities as necessary.
Benefits
- Remote workplace position with possible travel for training, meetings, conferences, and other required visits; certain states and Puerto Rico are ineligible work locations.
- Competitive health insurance for employees and eligible dependents, including pets, with coverage beginning on the first day of employment.
- Free standby travel on Southwest flights for eligible employees and dependents.
- Company 401(k) contributions of up to 9.3% of eligible earnings, subject to plan and IRS limits.
- Potential annual ProfitSharing contributions, subject to company discretion and plan vesting requirements.
- Additional discretionary bonus opportunities may be available for eligible leadership and individual contributor roles.
About Southwest Airlines
Southwest Airlines is a U.S. low-cost carrier offering scheduled passenger air travel across the United States and to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. It operates a point-to-point network with open seating, two free checked bags, and no change fees, monetizing through fares and ancillary services. Founded in 1971 and headquartered in Dallas, it is one of the largest domestic airlines and trades on the NYSE under the ticker LUV.