Description

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Description

United's Digital Technology team is comprised of many talented individuals all working together with cutting-edge technology to build the best airline in the history of aviation. Our team designs, develops and maintains massively scaling technology solutions brought to life with innovative architectures, data analytics, and digital solutions.

Job overview and responsibilities

We are seeking a skilled Application Security Engineer resource to help us develop solutions to automate the security operation, particularly in the area of security control validation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in AWS cloud services, proficiency in programming and scripting, and experience with CI/CD pipelines and security best practices.

• Work closely with other engineers, analysts, business and systems analysts to define and implement technical solutions to automate security management process
• Provide guidance on industry best practices, guidelines and governance for web applications and web sites.
• Identify areas for modification in existing programs and subsequently developing these modifications. Test and evaluate new programs.
• Write and implement efficient code
• Help improving quality assurance procedures
• Maintain and upgrade existing systems
• Help developing and deploying software tools, processes and metrics
• Develop pipeline templates, software components or tools to prevent developers from introducing security vulnerabilities

This position is offered on local terms and conditions. Expatriate assignments and sponsorship for employment visas, even on a time-limited visa status, will not be awarded. This position is for
United Airlines Business Services Pvt. Ltd - a wholly owned subsidiary of United Airlines Inc.

Qualifications

What's needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree
• Computer Science, IT, Information System, Cybersecurity
• 5 years of experience in application security or software development
• 3 years of hands-on experience with AWS core services, including EC2, S3, Lambda, CloudWatch, and DynamoDB
• Strong proficiency in multiple programming language (e.g., Python, JavaScript, Java, .NET) and shell scripting (Bash/PowerShell)
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality code and applications within project timelines
• 3+ years of experience implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and configuration management tools in multi-account environments
• Familiarity with Harness and/or GitHub Actions
• Working knowledge of OWASP Top 10 security risks and their mitigations
• Experience with security scanning tools such as Wiz, Veracode, or similar platforms
• Demonstrated ability to remediate security vulnerabilities identified by scanning tools
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Collaborative mindset with a history of positive team contributions and relationship building
• Must be legally authorized to work in India for any employer without sponsorship
• Must be fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
• Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):

• Master's degree
• 6+ years of experience in application security or software development
• 4+ years of hands-on experience with AWS core services, including EC2, S3, Lambda, CloudWatch, and DynamoDB
• AWS Cloud Practitioner or equivalent