Sr Manager, IT Cybersecurity Operations

Intro

Are you ready to explore a world of possibilities, both at work and during your time off? Join our American Airlines family, and you’ll travel the world, grow your expertise and become the best version of you. As you embark on a new journey, you’ll tackle challenges with flexibility and grace, learning new skills and advancing your career while having the time of your life. Feel free to enrich both your personal and work life and hop on board!

Why you'll love this job

As one diverse, high-performing team dedicated to technical excellence, you will focus relentlessly on delivering unrivaled digital products that drive a more reliable and profitable airline. As the Sr. Manager of Cybersecurity Operations, you will lead a team dedicated to protecting the organization’s technology assets through proactive threat management, security testing, and incident response. This role plays a critical part in ensuring operational continuity and regulatory compliance while driving innovation in aviation cybersecurity. You’ll collaborate across disciplines and guide strategic initiatives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

What you'll do

• Work closely with senior leadership, project managers, and stakeholders to align cybersecurity initiatives with corporate objectives and ensure successful project delivery
• Clearly convey project risks and strategies to senior management and stakeholders, ensuring transparency and informed decision-making
• Oversee the integration of physical security measures with cybersecurity protocols to ensure comprehensive protection and monitoring of our infrastructure
• Effectively coordinate resources and manage project progress, addressing issues and risks to ensure successful delivery
• Develop and implement strategies for secure communication protocols to protect sensitive data and ensure the integrity of cybersecurity systems
• Oversee the operations of the SOC, ensuring it is equipped with the latest tools, technologies, and processes to effectively monitor and respond to security threats
• Communicate critical security operations risks, strategies, and incident statuses to executive leadership, and prepare detailed performance reports with insights on compliance, effectiveness, and KPIs
• Develop and implement strategies and governance frameworks for security operations, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory compliance
• Oversee and guide the planning, execution, and delivery of cybersecurity projects and initiatives, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives
• Design and execute advanced threat detection and incident response protocols, ensuring rapid identification, containment, and remediation of security incidents

All you'll need for success

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Technology, Information Systems (CIS/MIS), Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/training
• 7+ years experience in cybersecurity management or a related field
• 5+ years experience in leadership and strategic oversight in cybersecurity initiatives

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Masters degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field
• 10+ years of IT career experience in a closely related field
• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful cybersecurity governance frameworks
• Experience managing security audits and assessments
• Experience with regulatory compliance and industry standards (e.g., GDPR, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001)

Skills, Licenses & Certifications

• Relevant certifications including but not limited to
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
  • Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)
  • Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional - Information Systems Security Management Professional (C