Sr Manager, IT Business Information Security Collaboration - Commercial

Intro

Are you ready to explore a world of possibilities, both at work and during your time off? Join our American Airlines family, and you’ll travel the world, grow your expertise and become the best version of you.

As you embark on a new journey, you’ll tackle challenges with flexibility and grace, learning new skills and advancing your career while having the time of your life.

Feel free to enrich both your personal and work life and hop on board!

Why you'll love this job

The Business Information Security Collaboration role for the Commercial Portfolio strengthens AA's cybersecurity posture by formalizing interactions between business units, IT, and cybersecurity.

It ensures effective risk management and prioritization, fostering a secure and resilient environment.

What you'll do

As noted above, this list is intended to reflect the current job but there may be additional essential functions (and certainly non-essential job functions) that are not referenced.

Management will modify the job or require other tasks be performed whenever it is deemed appropriate to do so, observing, of course, any legal obligations including any collective bargaining obligations.

• Partner with leaders of Business Unit, IT, and Cybersecurity to educate, support, and enhance Cybersecurity requirements and processes
• Engage with Cybersecurity product teams to understand control requirements
• Establish accountability within Business Units and IT for understanding and meeting cybersecurity controls

Embed cybersecurity controls and processes into new technology development efforts

• Monitor incidents, risks, and non-compliance, and manage remediation activities
• Prioritize cybersecurity activities balancing business needs with risk appetite
• Oversee the evaluation of valid risks and policy exceptions
• Engage with executive leadership to provide updates on AA cybersecurity posture and risk landscape

All you'll need for success

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, information systems, or a related field

8 years of experience in information systems or a related field

3 years of experience with alignment to relevant Business Units

3 years of experience with cybersecurity, information security, or a related field

Experience working in an advisory capacity to senior leadership

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Master’s degree in computer science, information systems, cybersecurity, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, or a related field
• 6+ years of experience IT alignment with relevant Business Units
• 2+ years of experience with implementing cybersecurity controls

Skills, Licenses & Certifications

• Knowledge of relevant cybersecurity frameworks (, NIST CSF, ISO 27001) and regulations (, TSA Cyber Amendment, HIPAA, GDPR)
• Familiarity with industry-specific regulations (, TSA, FAA, PCI DSS) and their cybersecurity requirements
• Relevant professional certifications such as Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or equivalent are highly desirable
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with keen attention to detail

What you'll get

Feel free to take advantage of all that American Airlines has to offer :

• Travel Perks : Ready to explore the world? You, your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network.
• Health Benefits : On day one, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well.

And that’s just the start, we also offer virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts and more.

• Wellness Programs : We want you to be the best version of yourself that’s why our wellness programs provide you with all the right tools, resources and support you need.
• 401(k) Program : Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year.
• Additional Benefits : Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more

Feel free to be yourself at American

From the team members we hire to the customers we serve, inclusion and diversity are the foundation of the dynamic workforce at American Airlines.

Our 20+ Employee Business Resource Groups are focused on connecting our team members to our customers, suppliers, communities and shareholders, helping team members reach their full potential and creating an inclusive work environment to meet and exceed the needs of our diverse world.

Are you ready to feel a tremendous sense of pride and satisfaction as you do your part to keep the largest airline in the world running smoothly as we care for people on life’s journey?

Feel free to be yourself at American.