Senior Cybersecurity Engineer - Remote Opportunity with Southwest Airlines at $24/Hour

Unlock a Rewarding Career in Cybersecurity with Southwest Airlines Southwest Airlines, a renowned name in the aviation industry, is on the lookout for a highly skilled Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to join their team. As a leader in providing friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel, Southwest Airlines is committed to connecting people to what's important in their lives. If you're passionate about cybersecurity and want to be part of a dynamic team, this is an opportunity you won't want to miss. About the Role The Senior Cybersecurity Engineer plays a critical role in developing and maintaining Payment Card Industry (PCI) Tokenization products, ensuring credit card security and compliance with PCI requirements. This position also supports authentication libraries and authorization libraries used by Southwest application development teams to integrate with their enterprise authentication and authorization services. As a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer, you will be at the forefront of driving the future of cybersecurity at Southwest Airlines. Key Responsibilities Provide security guidance to application and development teams to remediate security vulnerabilities, risk items, and policy exceptions. Deliver training for clients on the use of key cybersecurity frameworks and automated environments. Identify cybersecurity issues, design solutions, recommend software and systems, and guide improvements in a systematic way to meet business requirements. Act as a problem solver to reflect the latest cybersecurity guidelines and practices. Serve as an enterprise subject matter expert (SME) and advocate for IT Security standards and reference architectures. Act as a mentor to both co-workers in Cybersecurity and development teams. Stay abreast of industry trends and develop business cases for changes. Lead teams to find the best solution and express thought leadership while ideating and testing group think. Administer prompt response and maintenance to production program issues. Collaborate with production testers to identify defects and complete testing. May perform other work obligations as directed by Employee's Chiefs. Essential and Preferred Qualifications To be successful in this role, you should have a Bachelor's degree and a strong background in cybersecurity. The ideal candidate will have: Preferred skills in security-related programming - authentication, authorization, TLS, network segmentation (e.g., AWS NACLs, route tables, security groups, Kubernetes network policies). Proficiency in Agile methodologies and continuous improvement. Proficiency in at least one cloud computing technology and its concepts, such as AWS. Proficiency in infrastructure as-code (IaC) development (Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar) and automated configuration management using configuration as-code (CaC) development (Chef, Puppet, Ansible, or similar). Skills in executing Cybersecurity-specific Integration Tests providing Identity, Security Policy, and Cryptography. Proficiency in at least one implementation, logging, and monitoring tools, such as Prometheus, ELK Stack, AppD, and their integration into platform tools like AWS CloudWatch. Proficiency in at least one certification management tools and solutions, such as AWS Secrets Manager, CyberArk, or Hashicorp Vault. Knowledge of at least one existing components in value pipeline, such as PingFederate, eDirectory, Dynamic Registry, CyberArk, or Micro Focus IDM. Proficiency in at least two programming and development languages, such as Java, TypeScript, Python, Go, Rust, and Lua. Knowledge of Secure Proxy and/or API Gateway - Ambassador Proxy, F5 APM, PingAccess, Layer 7 API Gateway, AWS API Gateway. Proficiency in Authorization, such as XACML, OPA (Open Policy Agent), or Cedar. Proficiency in at least one Distributed Systems, such as REST, gRPC, SOAP, and CORBA. Proficiency in Data Security - PCI tokenization, pseudonymization, x.509 certificates, as well as mutual TLS. Excellent communication, collaboration, organization, problem-solving, and prioritization skills. Knowledge of identity federation protocols - OAuth2, OIDC, SAML, and WS-Federation. What We Offer As a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer at Southwest Airlines, you will have the opportunity to work on complex and challenging projects, collaborating with a talented team of professionals. You will be able to: Develop your skills and expertise in cybersecurity, staying up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies. Enjoy a competitive salary of $24/hour. Work in a remote environment, with the flexibility to manage your work-life balance. Be part of a company that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. Access a range of benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. Company Culture and Work Environment Southwest Airlines is committed to creating a work environment that is inclusive, supportive, and engaging. As a remote worker, you will be part of a distributed team that values collaboration, innovation, and customer satisfaction. The company culture is built around the values of: Connecting people to what's important in their lives. Fostering a culture of safety, security, and compliance. Embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Promoting a work environment that is fun, friendly, and supportive. Career Growth Opportunities As a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer at Southwest Airlines, you will have opportunities to grow and develop your career. You will be able to: Take on new challenges and responsibilities, expanding your skill set and expertise. Participate in training and development programs, staying up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends. Collaborate with other teams and departments, broadening your understanding of the organization and its goals. Advance to leadership roles, mentoring and guiding other professionals in the field. Don't Hesitate, Apply! If you're passionate about cybersecurity and want to join a dynamic team, don't hesitate to apply. We value a great attitude and a willingness to learn above all. Submit your application today and take the first step towards a rewarding career with Southwest Airlines. Workwarp is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating a work environment that is inclusive, supportive, and engaging for all employees. Apply for this job