Associate Cybersecurity Analyst at Southwest Airlines in Remote

Summary: Southwest Airlines is committed to providing a stable work environment and is seeking an Associate Cybersecurity Analyst to support their Cybersecurity Engineering Operations Team. In this role, you will help maintain and monitor cybersecurity capabilities, assist with incident response efforts, and collaborate on threat intelligence activities. Responsibilities: - Apply knowledge and skills of analysis, business processes, tools, domains, project methodologies, requirements definitions, and testing to solve a range of problems - Actively monitor security events, logs, and alerts to detect and analyze potential security threats or anomalies - Assist in the organization's incident response efforts by participating in incident identification, containment, or resolution activities - Collaborate in threat intelligence activities, which may include researching emerging threats and vulnerabilities to enhance the organization's proactive security posture - Participate in vulnerability assessments and scanning, assisting in documenting, prioritizing, and tracking vulnerabilities - Support the care and maintenance of security tools, systems, and infrastructure, ensuring their reliability and effectiveness - Assist in maintaining compliance with relevant cybersecurity regulations, standards, and industry best practices within the organization - Contribute to cybersecurity training and awareness initiatives, promoting a cybersecurity-aware culture among staff members - Work closely with cross-functional teams, cybersecurity experts, and stakeholders to share information and coordinate security efforts effectively - Maintain accurate records of security incidents, investigations, and actions taken. Contribute to the documentation of security processes and procedures - Stay updated on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, cybersecurity regulations, compliance standards, and cybersecurity best practices through ongoing training and professional development - Assist in the implementation and enforcement of security policies, standards, and procedures to ensure the organization's security controls are in place and effective - Communicate clearly in conversation and interaction with others - May perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders Required Qualifications: - High School Diploma or GED - Entry-level experience; basic understanding of cybersecurity principles and concepts, developing skills and knowledge in information technology (IT) operations, programming, systems/software development or another IT related field - U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available - Ability to perform work duties from [limited space work station/desk/office area] for extended periods of time - 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 maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelines - Must be at least 18 years of age - Must be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelines - Must be able to travel and / or attend Company and non-Company facilities and remote locations such as remote-based offices as necessary Required Skills: Cybersecurity concepts, Incident response, Security monitoring Important Skills: Network protocols, Vulnerability assessments Nice-to-Have Skills: Team collaboration, Documentation skills, Communication skills Benefits: Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too), 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.