Sr Manager, IT Cybersecurity Operations

10/13/25

Location: DFW Headquarters Building 7 (DFW-SV07)
Cities: Dallas - TX
Requisition ID: 81763

Job Description

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

As one diverse, high-performing team dedicated to technical excellence, you will focus relentlessly on delivering unrivaled digital products that drive a more reliable and profitable airline. As the Sr. Manager of Cybersecurity Operations, you will lead a team dedicated to protecting the organization's technology assets through proactive threat management, security testing, and incident response. This role plays a critical part in ensuring operational continuity and regulatory compliance while driving innovation in aviation cybersecurity. You'll collaborate across disciplines and guide strategic initiatives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

What you'll do

• Work closely with senior leadership, project managers, and stakeholders to align cybersecurity initiatives with corporate objectives and ensure successful project delivery
• Clearly convey project risks and strategies to senior management and stakeholders, ensuring transparency and informed decision-making
• Oversee the integration of physical security measures with cybersecurity protocols to ensure comprehensive protection and monitoring of our infrastructure
• Effectively coordinate resources and manage project progress, addressing issues and risks to ensure successful delivery
• Develop and implement strategies for secure communication protocols to protect sensitive data and ensure the integrity of cybersecurity systems
• Oversee the operations of the SOC, ensuring it is equipped with the latest tools, technologies, and processes to effectively monitor and respond to security threats
• Communicate critical security operations risks, strategies, and incident statuses to executive leadership, and prepare detailed performance reports with insights on compliance, effectiveness, and KPIs
• Develop and implement strategies and governance frameworks for security operations, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory compliance
• Oversee and guide the planning, execution, and delivery of cybersecurity projects and initiatives, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives
• Design and execute advanced threat detection and incident response protocols, ensuring rapid identification, containment, and remediation of security incidents

All you'll need for success

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Technology, Information Systems (CIS/MIS), Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/training
• 7+ years experience in cybersecurity management or a related field
• 5+ years experience in leadership and strategic oversight in cybersecurity initiatives

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Masters degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field
• 10+ years of IT career experience in a closely related field
• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful cybersecurity governance frameworks
• Experience managing security audits and assessments
• Experience with regulatory compliance and industry standards (e.g., GDPR, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001)

Skills, Licenses & Certifications

• Relevant certifications including but not limited to
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
  • Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)
  • Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional - Information Systems Security Management Professional (CISSP-ISSMP)
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional - Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (CISSP-ISSEP)
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
  • Certified SOC Analyst (CSA)
  • SANS GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
  • ISO 27001 Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity principles, practices, and technologies
• Expertise in Security Operations Center (SOC) management and incident response
• Proficiency in threat detection, monitoring, and analysis tools and methodologies
• Familiarity with relevant laws, regulations, and standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001, NIST)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical skills to identify and assess threats and vulnerabilities

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.