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Principal Engineer - Data Protection & Insider Threat (Remote)
United Airlines —Chicago, IL
- $147,060 - $191,516 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- 5 years
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Associate Principal, Security Engineering
Options Clearing Corporation —Chicago, IL
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- System design
- Senior level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Principal, Cloud Security Engineer
Northern Trust Corp. —Chicago, IL
- $137,400 - $233,600 a year
- Full-time
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- DevOps
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Principal Application Security Engineer
CBOE —Chicago, IL
- $163,625 - $211,750 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Computer Science
- 11+ years
- Office
- AD&D insurance
- Employee stock purchase plan
Principal Information Security Engineer
Reyes Holdings —Rosemont, IL
- $138,000 - $173,000 a year
- Full-time
- 6 years
- Writing skills
- Master's degree
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Principal Security Engineer – AI & Copilot Data Protection
Northern Trust Corp. —Chicago, IL
- $137,400 - $233,600 a year
- Full-time
- DevOps
- US work authorization
- SharePoint
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Principal Cloud Security Engineer
BMO Financial Group —Chicago, IL
- $122,400 - $228,000 a year
- Computer science
- 7 years
- Computer Science
Principal Cybersecurity Engineer
Ahold Delhaize USA —Chicago, IL
- $108,880 - $187,800 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Azure
- HIPAA
- Office

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Principal Engineer - Data Protection & Insider Threat (Remote)

United Airlines -
Chicago, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$147,060 - $191,516 a year
12 days ago

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance

Qualifications

Roadmap creation (System development task)
Cybersecurity threat analysis
Product roadmapping
Team leadership
Security architecture risk management
IT strategy formulation (System development task)
Security data analysis
Bachelor's degree
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Threat intelligence
Cross-functional communication

Full Job Description

Achieving our goals starts with supporting yours. Grow your career, access top-tier health and wellness benefits, build lasting connections with your team and our customers, and travel the world using our extensive route network.

Come join us to create what’s next. Let’s define tomorrow, together.

Description

Connecting People. Uniting the World. There’s never been a more exciting time to join United Airlines! As a global company that operates in hundreds of locations around the world — with millions of customers and tens of thousands of employees — we have a unique responsibility to uplift and provide opportunities in the places where we work, live and fly.

We’re on a path to becoming the best airline in aviation history. Join our Cybersecurity and Digital Risk (CDR) team to help lead the industry in cyber safety, security and resilience. United's CDR team plays a critical role in protecting our operations by enabling secure and resilient systems, managing threats and vulnerabilities, and ensuring swift response and recovery. Our mission is to seamlessly embed cybersecurity and digital risk management into every aspect of our business. We help drive progress and growth through trusted digital solutions, safeguarding assets and empowering our team, all while promoting a cyber-safe and secure environment that supports resilient airline operations.

United offers a competitive benefits package aimed at keeping you happy, healthy, and well-traveled. From employee-run "Business Resource Group" communities to world-class benefits like parental leave, 401(k), and privileges like space-available travel, United is truly a one-of-a-kind place to work. Are you ready to travel the world and help us keep our airline cyber safe? Apply today!

Job Overview and Responsibilities

The Principal Engineer for Data Protection & Insider Threat will play a critical role in supporting and enabling a team of analysts through the implementation of advanced technology solutions aimed at preventing, detecting, and responding to Insider Threats. This position requires a strategic thinker and thought leader who can drive the development and execution of solutions to reduce the enterprise's attack surface and mitigate risks effectively. This role is ideal for a visionary technologist who is passionate about reducing cyber threats and enabling teams to achieve their mission through innovative solutions.

Team Enablement: Collaborate with analysts to implement technology solutions that enhance Insider Threat prevention, detection, and response capabilities.
Program Development: Enable solutions that support a successful Data Loss Prevention (DLP) program and Insider Threat detection and response initiatives.
Strategic Partnership: Work closely with Data Protection and Insider Threat Lead Analysts to define and execute technology strategies for mitigating risks associated with open egress vectors.
Risk Reduction: Leverage technical expertise and interpersonal skills to influence tool and process decisions that reduce cyber threat risks and attack surfaces across the enterprise.
Roadmap Management: Partner with lead analysts to identify gaps, develop strategies, and oversee the implementation of a continually updated roadmap based on evolving attack surfaces.

Qualifications

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

Bachelor's degree required (STEM preferred)
5+ years of relevant experience in cybersecurity solutions
Strong technical background with the ability to influence technology and process decisions effectively
Expertise with tools like 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 and leadership skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

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

Master's degree
Industry certifications such as the CISSP, CISM, CISA, GCIH, CFCE, GFCA, and/or GCFE
Expertise in both Data Loss Prevention (DLP) technologies and Insider Threat detection and response solutions
Experience presenting to executive leaders in technology roles and explaining risk to non-tech fields
Proficiency in risk assessment and mitigation strategies, particularly for open egress vectors and excessive access permissions.
Demonstrated ability to manage and update strategic roadmaps based on changing risk landscapes
Proven experience in data protection, insider threat management, and cybersecurity strategy

Job Post Expires 8/30/2026

The base pay range for this role is $147,060.00 to $191,516.00.
The base salary range/hourly rate listed is dependent on job-related, factors such as experience, education, and skills. This position is also eligible for bonus and/or long-term incentive compensation awards.

You may be eligible for the following competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, parental leave, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) and flight privileges.

United Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation, contact [email protected]

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