Find your future at United We’re reinventing what our industry looks like, and what an airline can be – from the planes we fly to the people who fly them. Becoming part of our team means joining 100,000 individuals with a range of expertise.

Join our Cybersecurity and Digital Risk (CDR) team to help us also lead the airline industry in cyber-safety. United’s CDR team is tasked with keeping our customers’ and employees’ information safe and secure. Our primary mission is to embed cybersecurity into the DNA of United Airlines by reducing business risk through implementation of strong cybersecurity standards.

Achieving our ambitions starts with supporting yours. Evolve your career and find your next opportunity. Get the care you need with industry-leading health plans and best-in-class programs to support your emotional, physical, and financial wellness. Expand your horizons with travel across the world’s biggest route network. Connect outside your team through employee-led Business Resource Groups.

Create what’s next with us. Let’s define tomorrow together. Apply today

Key Responsibilities:

The Principal Architect – Identity Access Management, Privileged Access Management (PAM) is responsible for capturing requirements, designing, developing, and overseeing the implementation of comprehensive Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions across the Enterprise that not only protect privileged accounts and access but also empower business and IT teams to innovate and execute their strategies effectively, thereby driving greater adoption and compliance across the board.

Senior Principal Architect partners with teams and collaborators throughout the airline to secure privileged accounts. The ideal candidate will possess a thorough knowledge of IAM principles, PAM technologies, security architecture, and working closely with customers.

Designs, develops and oversees the implementation and continuous improvement of comprehensive PAM solutionsProvides recommendations to leadership and contributes to strategic plan and roadmapWorks with collaborators across the organization to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutionsProvides direction on the usage and capabilities of United’s PAM solutions to drive adoption and complianceEnsures IAM solutions adhere to regulatory, compliance, and internal requirements and IAM security is aligned with United’s overall security strategyAssists in the maintenance of IAM policies, standards, and proceduresAssists Compliance in completing audit tasks and remediation effortsResearches and evaluates new technologies with a growth mindsetLeads proof-of-concept projects to identify potential risks and impacts to existing systems and validate architectural recommendationsContributes to talks on system efficiency, recovery strategies, and scalability to maintain high-quality IAM PAM solutionsProvides technical expertise and mentorship to junior members of the PAM team and assists with critical issues as needed

United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

Find your future at United We’re reinventing what our industry looks like, and what an airline can be – from the planes we fly to the people who fly them. Becoming part of our team means joining 100,000 individuals with a range of expertise.

Join our Cybersecurity and Digital Risk (CDR) team to help us also lead the airline industry in cyber-safety. United’s CDR team is tasked with keeping our customers’ and employees’ information safe and secure. Our primary mission is to embed cybersecurity into the DNA of United Airlines by reducing business risk through implementation of strong cybersecurity standards.

Achieving our ambitions starts with supporting yours. Evolve your career and find your next opportunity. Get the care you need with industry-leading health plans and best-in-class programs to support your emotional, physical, and financial wellness. Expand your horizons with travel across the world’s biggest route network. Connect outside your team through employee-led Business Resource Groups.

Create what’s next with us. Let’s define tomorrow together. Apply today

Key Responsibilities:

The Principal Architect – Identity Access Management, Privileged Access Management (PAM) is responsible for capturing requirements, designing, developing, and overseeing the implementation of comprehensive Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions across the Enterprise that not only protect privileged accounts and access but also empower business and IT teams to innovate and execute their strategies effectively, thereby driving greater adoption and compliance across the board.

Senior Principal Architect partners with teams and collaborators throughout the airline to secure privileged accounts. The ideal candidate will possess a thorough knowledge of IAM principles, PAM technologies, security architecture, and working closely with customers.

Designs, develops and oversees the implementation and continuous improvement of comprehensive PAM solutionsProvides recommendations to leadership and contributes to strategic plan and roadmapWorks with collaborators across the organization to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutionsProvides direction on the usage and capabilities of United’s PAM solutions to drive adoption and complianceEnsures IAM solutions adhere to regulatory, compliance, and internal requirements and IAM security is aligned with United’s overall security strategyAssists in the maintenance of IAM policies, standards, and proceduresAssists Compliance in completing audit tasks and remediation effortsResearches and evaluates new technologies with a growth mindsetLeads proof-of-concept projects to identify potential risks and impacts to existing systems and validate architectural recommendationsContributes to talks on system efficiency, recovery strategies, and scalability to maintain high-quality IAM PAM solutionsProvides technical expertise and mentorship to junior members of the PAM team and assists with critical issues as needed

United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

Bachelor’s Degree7 years of experience working with IAM concepts and platformsAn understanding of Enterprise Identity Access Management in some of the following areas:Privileged Access Management (PAM)Identity Governance AdministrationSingle Sign-OnMulti-Factor Authentication (MFA)Authentication protocols such as Kerberos, OpenID Connect (OIDC,) OAuth, SAML, AD-Fed, API Gateways, SCIM, etc.Experience implementing and maintaining modern IAM solutions such as Delinea Secret Server, Delinea Privilege Manager, CyberArk Privileged Access Manager, SailPoint IGA, Saviynt, Ping Identity, BeyondTrust, Duo, etc.Proficient in Privileged Access Management (PAM) concepts and standard processes, covering privileged account discovery vaulting, session management, DevOps secret management, and endpoint privilege managementProficiency in system design principles, including scalability, performance, and securityStrong written and verbal communication skills with ability to communicate complex technical content across different audiencesEffective interpersonal abilities for building relationships, mentoring and motivating team members, and fostering inclusionDemonstrated proficiency in project and time management skills, showcasing attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and adaptability to shifting prioritiesMust be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorshipSuccessful completion of interview required to meet job qualificationReliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):

STEM, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Computer ScienceCISA, CISM, CISSP, vendor specific PAM certificationsKnowledge of organizational standards and policies (ISO, NIST)Knowledge of compliance regulations (SOX, PCI, FAA, GDRP, PII)

Post expiration date: 06/01/2025

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

Bachelor’s Degree7 years of experience working with IAM concepts and platformsAn understanding of Enterprise Identity Access Management in some of the following areas:Privileged Access Management (PAM)Identity Governance AdministrationSingle Sign-OnMulti-Factor Authentication (MFA)Authentication protocols such as Kerberos, OpenID Connect (OIDC,) OAuth, SAML, AD-Fed, API Gateways, SCIM, etc.Experience implementing and maintaining modern IAM solutions such as Delinea Secret Server, Delinea Privilege Manager, CyberArk Privileged Access Manager, SailPoint IGA, Saviynt, Ping Identity, BeyondTrust, Duo, etc.Proficient in Privileged Access Management (PAM) concepts and standard processes, covering privileged account discovery vaulting, session management, DevOps secret management, and endpoint privilege managementProficiency in system design principles, including scalability, performance, and securityStrong written and verbal communication skills with ability to communicate complex technical content across different audiencesEffective interpersonal abilities for building relationships, mentoring and motivating team members, and fostering inclusionDemonstrated proficiency in project and time management skills, showcasing attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and adaptability to shifting prioritiesMust be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorshipSuccessful completion of interview required to meet job qualificationReliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):

STEM, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Computer ScienceCISA, CISM, CISSP, vendor specific PAM certificationsKnowledge of organizational standards and policies (ISO, NIST)Knowledge of compliance regulations (SOX, PCI, FAA, GDRP, PII)

Post expiration date: 06/01/2025