Sr Manager – Infrastructure Cybersecurity (Remote)

United Airlines•Chicago, IL

3d•$140,600 - $183,108•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Manager – Infrastructure Cybersecurity is a technical leader responsible for managing cybersecurity architects and engineers who design, implement, and maintain security architecture, patterns, and controls protecting United’s core infrastructure, including network, compute, platform/operating systems, and cloud. The role also covers enterprise mobile security and designated identity and access management (IAM) services. The leader sets technical direction for infrastructure security and builds a high-performing team. The position leads infrastructure-security architecture and engineering, defines secure-by-design patterns and standards, drives Zero Trust network strategy, advances security automation and policy as code, and coordinates remediation of infrastructure findings. It also monitors changes in regulations and compliance standards, manages vendors and external partners, and assists with annual budgeting and monthly forecasting. The position is remote and is eligible for bonus and/or long-term incentive compensation awards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; a STEM field is preferred.
At least 5 years of cybersecurity or infrastructure engineering experience, including experience leading technical teams.
Strong knowledge of infrastructure security architecture and hardening across network, platform/operating system, and cloud environments.
Proficient knowledge of modern network security, including Zero Trust architecture, macro- and micro-segmentation, SASE/SSE and ZTNA, next-generation firewalls, secure web gateway, DNS security, and DDoS protection.
Proficient knowledge of cloud security in AWS and/or Azure, including cloud-native controls, landing zone design, and secure configuration.
Working knowledge of IAM, including authentication, authorization, MFA, privileged access, and directory services, as well as enterprise mobile/endpoint security.
Proficient knowledge of threat modeling and risk management; working knowledge of vulnerability remediation processes.
Experience authoring security patterns, reference architectures, technical standards, and SOPs.
Proficient understanding of compliance frameworks such as NIST 800-53 and CIS Benchmarks.
Ability to manage business stakeholders, vendors, and external partners.
Excellent problem-solving, critical-thinking, interpersonal, collaboration, written, and verbal communication skills.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship.
Successful completion of an interview is required to meet job qualifications.
Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
12 or more years of relevant experience.
Security leadership certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CCSP.
Cloud and platform security certifications such as AWS Certified Security – Specialty, Microsoft AZ-500 or SC-100, or GIAC (GSEC, GCIA, GDSA).
Identity certifications such as Microsoft SC-300 or Okta Certified Administrator.
Experience designing and rolling out enterprise segmentation and Zero Trust network strategies across data center, campus, and cloud using platforms such as next-generation firewalls, NAC, and SASE/SSE.
Hands-on experience securing enterprise mobile fleets using tools such as Intune, Workspace ONE, or Jamf, and mobile threat defense.
Hands-on experience with identity platforms such as Active Directory/Entra ID and Okta, privileged access management, and Zero Trust access models.
Experience transforming traditional data center security controls into cloud-native architectures and CSPM-driven guardrails.
Proficiency with infrastructure as code, policy as code, and security automation, such as Terraform, PowerShell, and Python.
Proficient knowledge of PKI, certificate lifecycle management, and cryptography.
Demonstrated ability to think strategically about business, product, and technical challenges.
Experience in airlines, transportation, or other regulated and critical-infrastructure environments.

Responsibilities

Lead, recruit, and develop a team of infrastructure security architects and engineers, including performance and talent management.
Own security architecture, reference patterns, and hardening baselines for network, platform/OS, cloud, mobile, and assigned IAM services.
Define and publish approved security patterns and reference architectures, including secure-by-design blueprints, guardrails, and standards for engineering teams.
Drive the Zero Trust network strategy, including macro- and micro-segmentation, software-defined perimeter, SASE/SSE, ZTNA, secure web gateway, DNS security, DDoS protection, and secure remote access.
Advance security automation and policy as code so infrastructure controls are codified, repeatable, and continuously validated.
Coordinate remediation of infrastructure findings and non-compliant items to meet applicable compliance standards and best practices.
Monitor changes in regulations and compliance standards, such as NIST 800-53, and proactively update standards, patterns, and architectures.
Manage vendors and external partners supporting infrastructure security tooling and services.
Assist with annual budgeting and monthly forecasting.