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PRINCIPAL ENTERPRISE SYSTEM ENGINEER

Alaska Airlines • Seattle, WA 98101 • Posted 4 days ago

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In-person • Full-time • $136,100-$204,100/yr • Principal

Job Highlights

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The Principal Security Engineer - IAM at Alaska Airlines is a subject matter expert in Identity management and privileged access, responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining the airline's identity and access management systems. The role aims to ensure only authorized individuals have access to information and resources across the enterprise, influence leadership on security solution design, and ensure cost-effective and appropriate solutions are delivered.

Responsibilities

  • Acts as the lead subject matter expert in cybersecurity identity solutions engineering.
  • Defines the long-term strategy for the design, maintenance, resource planning, disaster recovery and continuity for security solutions.
  • Liaisons and partners directly with IAM Architect to assist in maintaining the strategy and vision of our IAM technology systems.
  • Solves the complex problem of sourcing the security tools/solutions required to enable and enhance the Identity team's capabilities.
  • Provides mentoring to other engineers on the team.
  • Owns core Identity technologies: Active Directory, Identity Management, SSO/MFA, Privileged Access Mgmt.
  • Influences across CyberSecurity and external teams to design and engineer security solutions for securing the enterprise.
  • Leverages creative thinking and innovation to build constructive business relationships and gain the trust of others.
  • Drives continuous process and technology improvements across the Identity and CyberSecurity solutions stack.

Qualifications

Required

  • A minimum of 7 years of experience in security engineering, security operations, or development.
  • Bachelor’s degree with a focus in Computer Science or a related field, or an additional two years of relevant training/experience in lieu of this degree.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence and clearly communicate across vast sections of IT and the business.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Minimum age of 18.
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred

  • Industry certification in information security (e.g. CISA, CISSP, and/or GIAC).
  • Experience working with diverse security tools/solutions.
  • Experience coding with common languages and providing integrations with REST or SOAP API’s.
  • Proven experience developing and executing plans, meeting deadlines, operating under tight time constraints.
  • Experience monitoring trends in information technology, identity & access, and security that could have an impact on the security of the organization's products, processes, infrastructure, or customers.

Full Job Description

Company




Alaska Airlines






The Team



Guided by our purpose, core values, and leadership principles, we are creating an airline people love. Our corporate teams set the strategies and operational plans to ensure the success of our company. Whether we use our expertise in accounting, human resources, finance, planning, legal, marketing, or any of our operational divisions, our shared passion for travel and our guests is what motivates us to achieve excellence each day. If you share our passion for creating an airline people love, we want to hear from you.




Role Summary



The Principal Security Engineer - IAM is an individual contributor looked to as the subject matter expert in Identity management and privileged access, and is part of a team responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining AAG’s identity and access management systems. The primary goals of this IAM Engineer are to ensure that only authorized individuals have access to information and resources across the enterprise and to help influence leadership and define long-term strategies for security solution design, maintenance, resource planning, disaster recovery and continuity; ensuring cost effective and appropriate solutions are delivered.




Key Duties



Acts as the lead subject matter expert in cybersecurity identity solutions engineering.Defines the long-term strategy for the design, maintenance, resource planning, disaster recovery and continuity for security solutions used to secure the enterprise’s resources.Liaisons and partners directly with IAM Architect, to assist in maintaining the strategy and vision of our IAM technology systems.Solves the complex problem of sourcing the security tools/solutions required to enable and enhance the Identity team’s capabilities in a cost effective and efficient manner.Provides mentoring to other engineers on the team.Owns core Identity technologies: Active Directory, Identity Management, SSO/MFA, Privileged Access Mgmt and helps to ensure they meet governance and compliance requirements.Influences across CyberSecurity and external teams to design and engineer security solutions for securing the enterprise.Leverages creative thinking and innovation, with pragmatic outcomes, that build constructive business relationships and gain the trust of others. Drives continuous process and technology improvements across the Identity and CyberSecurity solutions stack.




Job-Specific Experience, Education & Skills



RequiredA minimum of 7 years of experience in security engineering, security operations, or development.Bachelor’s degree with a focus in Computer Science or a related field, or an additional two years of relevant training/experience in lieu of this degree.Demonstrated ability to influence and clearly communicate across vast sections of IT and the business, including company leaders.High school diploma or equivalent.Minimum age of 18.Must be authorized to work in the U.S.PreferredIndustry certification in information security (e.g. CISA, CISSP, and/or GIAC).Experience working with diverse security tools/solutions Experience coding with common languages and providing integrations with REST or SOAP API’s.Proven experience developing and executing plans, meeting deadlines, operating under tight time constraints.Experience monitoring trends in information technology, identity & access, and security that could have an impact on the security of the organization's products, processes, infrastructure, or customers.




Job-Specific Leadership Expectations



Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be kind-hearted, deliver performance, and be remarkable.




Salary Range




$136,100 - $204,100 / year






Salary Details



Pay will be based on multiple factors, including and not limited to location, relevant experience/level and skillset while balancing internal equity relative to other Alaska/Horizon employees. Alaska/Horizon is committed to fair, unbiased compensation along with competitive benefits in all locations in which we operate.Note: We don’t typically hire at the top of the range.




Total Rewards



Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air pay and benefits can vary by company, location, number of regularly scheduled hours worked, length of employment, and employment status.Free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines & Horizon AirComprehensive well-being programs including medical, dental and vision benefitsGenerous 401k match programQuarterly and annual bonus plansGenerous holiday and paid time offFor more information about Alaska/Horizon Total Rewards please visit our career site and view benefits.




FLSA Status




Exempt






Employment Type




Full-Time






Regular/Temporary




Regular






Requisition Type




Management






Apply by 7:00 PM Pacific Time on




8/10/2024






Location




Seattle






Equal Employment Opportunity



We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees and do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information (including family medical history), political views or activity, or other legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. We may use your information to maintain the safety and security of Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, its employees, and others as required or permitted by law. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, immigrants, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.




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Job SummaryRequisition ID: 2024-12433Category: Corporate & OperationsWorkplace Type: Onsite