Sr Cybersecurity Analyst

Department:

Technology

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We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.

Job Description:

All of Southwest’s People come together to deliver on our Purpose; Connecting People to what’s important in their lives through friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel. The Senior Cybersecurity Analyst delivers on our Purpose by joining the Incident Response Team, providing advanced technical expertise and leadership in cybersecurity, contributing to the identification and resolution of complex cybersecurity issues across various domains such as incident response, threat intelligence, governance, risk, and compliance (GRC), privacy, vulnerability management, and engineering operations. This role guides the development and enforcement of security policies, standards, and procedures while fostering a security-aware Culture among the Team and stakeholders. The Senior Cybersecurity Analyst enjoys being hands-on with many parts of the business and looks forward to keeping Southwest cyber safe.  

 

Additional details: 

• This role is offered as a remote workplace position, which may require travel for training, meetings, conferences, etc. Outside of those required visits, the majority of your working time may be spent in a remote location, away from our Corporate Campus. Please note, while this is a remote position, there is a limited group of states or localities ineligible for Employees to regularly perform their work. Those ineligible locations are: Alaska, California, Colorado, Delaware, Illinois, Iowa, Maryland, Massachusetts, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Vermont, West Virginia, Washington, Wyoming, and Puerto Rico. 

• U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available.   

Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We continue to look for opportunities to reflect the communities we serve, and welcome applicants with diverse thoughts, backgrounds, and experiences.  

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced technical expertise and leadership in cybersecurity, contributing to the identification and resolution of complex cybersecurity issues across various domains such as Incident Response, Threat Intelligence, Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), Privacy, Vulnerability Management, and Engineering Operations
• Lead and coordinate complex incident response efforts, overseeing the identification, containment, and resolution of sophisticated security incidents, and providing mentorship to junior and mid-level analysts
• Champion advanced threat intelligence initiatives, including the development of threat hunting strategies, proactive identification of emerging threats, and the implementation of innovative solutions to enhance the organization's security posture
• Take ownership of the organization's vulnerability management program, developing and implementing advanced strategies for identifying, prioritizing, and mitigating vulnerabilities, and providing expert guidance to analysts at all levels
• Architect and lead the optimization of the organization's security infrastructure, ensuring the implementation of cutting-edge cybersecurity controls and practices, and providing strategic direction for the organization's evolving security architecture
• Drive the maturity of GRC initiatives, providing expert guidance on compliance matters, shaping policies and procedures, and ensuring a proactive and comprehensive approach to governance, risk, and compliance
• Serve as the primary authority on privacy matters, overseeing the organization's privacy program, and ensuring the effective implementation and continuous improvement of privacy controls in line with evolving regulations
• Lead advanced research and development efforts in cybersecurity, staying at the forefront of e