Associate Cybersecurity Analyst

Department:
Technology Our Company Promise

We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. 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.
Job Description:

As an Associate Cybersecurity Analyst, you'll help protect Southwest's critical systems, data, and privileged access by supporting Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Privileged Access Management (PAM) operations. You'll work with tools such as SphereBoard, CyberArk, and Idira to discover and onboard accounts, manage secure access, support password management processes, troubleshoot issues, and help ensure compliance with cybersecurity policies and standards. This entry-level role provides hands-on experience in cybersecurity operations while contributing to the protection of critical assets, supporting incident response efforts, and helping foster a strong cybersecurity culture across the organization.

Additional Details

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This role is offered as a remote workplace position, which may require travel for training, meetings, conferences, etc. Outside of those required visits, the majority of your working time may be spent in a remote location, away from our Corporate Campus. Please note, while this is a remote position, there is a limited group of states or localities ineligible for Employees to regularly perform their work. Those ineligible locations are: Alaska, California, Colorado, Delaware, Illinois, Iowa, Maryland, Massachusetts, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Vermont, West Virginia, Washington, Wyoming, and Puerto Rico. 

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

We’re committed to fair hiring practices and to making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics.

Responsibilities

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Apply knowledge and skills of analysis, business processes, tools, domains, project methodologies, requirements definitions, and testing to solve a range of problems

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Actively monitor security events, logs, and alerts to detect and analyze potential security threats or anomalies

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Assist in the organization's incident response efforts by participating in incident identification, containment, or resolution activities

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Collaborate in threat intelligence activities, which may include researching emerging threats and vulnerabilities to enhance the organization's proactive security posture

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Participate in vulnerability assessments and scanning, assisting in documenting, prioritizing, and tracking vulnerabilities

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Support the care and maintenance of security tools, systems, and infrastructure, ensuring their reliability and effectiveness

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Assist in maintaining compliance with relevant cybersecurity regulations, standards, and industry best practices within the organization

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Contribute to cybersecurity training and awareness initiatives, promoting a cybersecurity-aware culture among staff members

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Work closely with cross-functional teams, cybersecurity experts, and stakeholders to share information and coordinate security efforts effectively

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Maintain accurate records of security incidents, investigations, and actions taken. Contribute to the documentation of security processes and procedures

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Stay updated on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, cybersecurity regulations, compliance standards, and cybersecurity best practices through ongoing training and professional development

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