Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines

Sr Cybersecurity Analyst - Data Privacy

TX-Dallas · Senior

Work authorization requiredDetected 68 days ago
CybersecurityPenetration TestingDetection EngineeringIncident ResponseComplianceHIPAAResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoring

About the role

  • Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines.
  • Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.
  • Alongside your data privacy focus, you'll work with a range of cybersecurity tools and environments in order to contribute to a broader incident response capability that safeguards Southwest's systems, operations, and aircraft.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and coordinate complex incident response efforts, overseeing the identification, containment, and resolution of sophisticated security incidents, and providing mentorship to junior and mid-level analysts
  • Take ownership of the organization's vulnerability management program, developing and implementing advanced strategies for identifying, prioritizing, and mitigating vulnerabilities, and providing expert guidance to analysts at all levels
  • Architect and lead the optimization of the organization's security infrastructure, ensuring the implementation of cutting-edge cybersecurity controls and practices, and providing strategic direction for the organization's evolving security architecture
  • Drive the maturity of GRC initiatives, providing expert guidance on compliance matters, shaping policies and procedures, and ensuring a proactive and comprehensive approach to governance, risk, and compliance
  • Lead advanced research and development efforts in cybersecurity, staying at the forefront of emerging technologies, and driving innovation in security practices to stay ahead of evolving cyber threats
  • May perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders
  • Ability to lead risk management efforts and develop effective strategies for identifying, assessing, and mitigating cybersecurity risks
  • Skilled in effective collaboration and communication to work effectively with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and external partners
  • Ability to develop and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures, ensuring compliance and comprehensive security controls

Requirements

  • U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information systems or similar fields of study or equivalent advanced level experience
  • Required: High School Diploma or GED
  • Required: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information systems or similar fields of study or equivalent advanced level experience

Nice to have

  • The following qualifications are preferred and not required.
  • Experience performing log analysis and digital forensics, including leading complex data privacy incidents end‑to‑end (detection, containment, and root cause analysis)
  • Experience applying global privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, LGPD, HIPAA) within incident response and data protection processes
  • Experience with data governance and lifecycle management, including data classification, retention, and secure disposal practices
  • Ability to communicate and interact with others in the English language to meet the demands of the job
  • Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed and accuracy to meet the demands of the job
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986
  • Must be at least 18 years of age

Compensation

  • Competitive market salary from $122,200 per year to $135,800 per year* depending on qualifications and experience.

Benefits

  • For eligible Leadership and individual contributor roles, additional bonus opportunities are available and awarded at the discretion of the company.
  • Southwest will help fund your Retirement Savings Plan with Company contributions up to 9.3% of your eligible earnings**
  • Potential for annual ProfitSharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan- when Southwest profits, you profit***
  • Competitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependents (including pets)
  • Southwest offers health plan coverage options that start from the very first day of employment.
  • You will have 30 days to select and enroll in your health plan with coverage retroactively available to your first day of employment.
  • https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits
  • 401(k) match contributions are subject to Retirement Savings Plan vesting schedule and applicable IRS limits
  • ProfitSharing contributions are subject to Retirement Savings Plan vesting schedule and are made at the discretion of the Company.
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Company info

  • Our Company Promise
  • We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth.

Equal opportunity

  • Equal Opportunity Employer.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available.

This listing is sourced directly from Southwest Airlines's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.