Analyst - Data Protection & Privacy

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 toward becoming the best airline in the history of aviation. Join our Cybersecurity and Digital Risk (CDR) team to help us also become the leading cyber-safe airline in the industry. 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 best practices.

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, 401k 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!

Key Responsibilities:

The Data Protection & Privacy Analyst is responsible for supporting the implementation of Data Protection & Privacy programs. The analyst provides ongoing support of these programs by ensuring business strategies, plans and initiatives are implemented/delivered in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies, and procedures. The Data Protection & Privacy Analyst works closely with management and internal partners and is part of a strategic and comprehensive cybersecurity team that is accountable for ensuring compliance in accordance with regulatory expectations, risk appetite, organizational risk practices and evolving business practices.

• Assist team with the implementation of the Data Protection & Privacy strategy & programs
• Understand and provide daily support in the activities related to the implementation of end-to-end capabilities such as Data Governance, Data Protection, Data Privacy, Data Rights Management, Data Encryption & Tokenization, Data Classification, and Data Security in the cloud
• Collaborate with internal partners to evaluate potential compliance areas and documents gaps to ensure full compliance with Data Protection & Privacy regulations
• Interpret relevant laws, regulations, policies, and related guidance to enhance processes, policies, standards, or programs, in support of cybersecurity responsibilities

United values diverse experiences, perspectives, and we encourage everyone who meets the minimum qualifications to apply. While having the “desired” qualifications make for a stronger candidate, we encourage applicants who may not feel they check ALL of those boxes! We are always looking for individuals who will bring something new to the table!

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science
• 3+ years in STEM-related field
• Understanding of Data Protection & Privacy standards and regulations local, domestic, and global
• Skill in communicating with all levels of management (e.g., social skills, approachability, effective listening skills, accurate use of style and language for the audience)
• Ability to perform in a dynamic environment to deadlines, with the ability to address multiple activities concurrently
• 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 a crucial function of the position

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

• CISA
• Security +
• Knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security
• Knowledge of security engineering and architecture concepts
• Knowledge of cryptography and cryptographic key management concepts
• Interpret patterns of noncompliance to determine their impact on levels of risk and/or overall effectiveness of the enterprise’s cybersecurity program
• Hands on experience with Data Protection & Privacy vendors, tools, and products capabilities

Remote option may be available

Posting end date is 4/1/2024

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