Associate Cybersecurity Analyst

Southwest Airlines•Dallas, TX

1d•Remote

About The Position

As an Associate Cybersecurity Analyst supporting the Cybersecurity Engineering Operations Team, you’ll help maintain, monitor, and support the Cybersecurity Capabilities that protect Southwest Airlines and reduce our cyber risk and attack surface. In this 24/7 environment, you’ll partner closely with engineers to assist with ongoing projects, produce clear and accurate documentation, help implement new products and procedures, and coordinate response activities. You’ll also support our Agile and ITIL practices, strengthen our monitoring and alerting capabilities, and may contribute to development work in ServiceNow and scripting. You’ll play a vital role on the Team our internal customers turn to first for support with Cybersecurity Capabilities, helping ensure their experience remains secure, dependable, and responsive. Additional Details This role is offered as a remote workplace position, which may require travel for trainings, 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 limited group of states or localities ineligible for Employees to regularly perform their work off-site. Those ineligible locations are: Alaska, Delaware, New Jersey, North Dakota, South Dakota, Vermont, West Virginia, 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. We’re committed to fair hiring practices and to making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics.

Requirements

Ability to take on multiple assignments, whether administrative or project related, while maintaining a successful level of completion in all responsible work
Knowledge and understanding of core cybersecurity concepts, terminology, common security tools and technologies used in the field
Knowledge of security policies, procedures, and controls within the organization
Skilled in the understanding of network protocols and configurations
Ability to monitor and analyze security events and logs
Skilled in maintaining accurate records and documentation of security incidents
Ability to work effectively in a team and communicate security-related information
Skilled in assisting with incident response activities and investigations
Ability to identify and address basic security issues and anomalies
Required: High School Diploma or GED
Required: Entry-level experience; basic understanding of cybersecurity principles and concepts, developing skills and knowledge in information technology (IT) operations, programming, systems/software development or another IT related field
Must maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelines
Must be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelines
Must be able to travel and / or attend Company and non-Company facilities and remote locations such as remote-based offices as necessary

Responsibilities

Apply knowledge and skills of analysis, business processes, tools, domains, project methodologies, requirements definitions, and testing to solve a range of problems
Actively monitor security events, logs, and alerts to detect and analyze potential security threats or anomalies
Assist in the organization's incident response efforts by participating in incident identification, containment, or resolution activities
Collaborate in threat intelligence activities, which may include researching emerging threats and vulnerabilities to enhance the organization's proactive security posture
Participate in vulnerability assessments and scanning, assisting in documenting, prioritizing, and tracking vulnerabilities
Support the care and maintenance of security tools, systems, and infrastructure, ensuring their reliability and effectiveness
Assist in maintaining compliance with relevant cybersecurity regulations, standards, and industry best practices within the organization
Contribute to cybersecurity training and awareness initiatives, promoting a cybersecurity-aware culture among staff members
Work closely with cross-functional teams, cybersecurity experts, and stakeholders to share information and coordinate security efforts effectively
Maintain accurate records of security incidents, investigations, and actions taken. Contribute to the documentation of security processes and procedures
Stay updated on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, cybersecurity regulations, compliance standards, and cybersecurity best practices through ongoing training and professional development
Assist in the implementation and enforcement of security policies, standards, and procedures to ensure the organization's security controls are in place and effective
Communicate clearly in conversation and interaction with others
May perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders

Benefits

Competitive market salary from $73,600 - $81,800 per year depending on qualifications and experience, with opportunity for future pay increases based on performance and market movement.
For eligible leadership and individual contributor roles, additional bonus opportunities are available and awarded at the discretion of the company.
Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too)
Southwest will help fund your Retirement Savings Plan with Company contributions up to 9.3% of your eligible earnings
Potential for annual ProfitSharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan- when Southwest profits, you profit
Competitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependents (including pets)
Southwest offers health plan coverage options that start from the very first day of employment. You will have 30 days to select and enroll in your health plan with coverage retroactively available to your first day of employment.
Explore more Benefits you’ll love: https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits
Pay amount doesn’t guarantee employment for any particular period of time
401(k) match contributions are subject to the plan’s vesting schedule and applicable IRS limits
ProfitSharing contributions are subject to plan’s vesting schedule and are made at the discretion of the Company