Engineer/Sr Engineer, IT Aviation Cybersecurity

Location: Fort Worth, TX (onsite) — Join American Airlines in a role dedicated to digital aircraft cybersecurity, risk analysis, and cross functional collaboration with internal IT, operations, and industry partners. This position emphasizes a benefits-rich environment, ongoing professional growth, and a culture that values teamwork, transparency, and stability. You’ll have meaningful opportunities to travel, expand your expertise, and contribute to secure, reliable aviation technology.

What You'll Do

• Apply cybersecurity expertise to guide technical research, planning, and architectural design of digital aircraft systems, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and high availability of corporate, vendor, and customer data.
• Define, develop, and deliver technical solutions, security requirements, and standards that reflect both industry norms and company technology standards across multiple security domains.
• Provide internal security consultations for teams supporting digital aircraft, ground, and communication systems.
• Support standards, regulations, and compliance activities from a cybersecurity perspective for the FAA and other governing bodies.
• Interface with industry counterparts such as Aviation-ISAC, IATA Cybersecurity Task Force, and oneworld partners.
• Assist with cyber incidents related to American Airlines aviation technologies; deliver and maintain key artifacts and work products supporting system reviews, software development, and quality assurance of airline operations.
• Ensure digital aircraft systems and endpoints are scanned using vulnerability management tools and practices.
• Coordinate with business, IT teams, and IS Risk to remediate compliance findings promptly while addressing risk reduction objectives.
• Demonstrate a continuous improvement mindset.
• Maintain an effective approach to problem solving, multitasking, coordinating, and scheduling to ensure visibility and predictability.
• Occasionally work extended hours and may travel periodically, with planning in advance.

All You'll Need for Success

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, IT Security, Network Systems Technology or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/training
• 5 years of experience in security technology design
• 5 years of network, server, and application systems development experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years designing, deploying, and managing PKI and cryptographic solutions
• 5 years hands-on experience with Identity and Access solutions
• 3 years experience on Network Security and VPN solutions
• 4+ years' experience in NIST 800 series frameworks
• Application coding and scripting via Python, SQL, Bash, or PowerShell

Preferred Certifications

• CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional
• CISM - Certified Information Security Manager
• CISA - Certified Information Systems Auditor
• CEH – Certified Ethical Hacker
• GIAC aviation-aligned certs: GCIA, GCFA, GMON, GCTI
• Microsoft / Azure security certs (AZ-500, SC-100)
• Zero Trust-related GIAC certs (GDAT)

Technologies

• Microsoft Sentinel
• Splunk
• KQL
• Sigma-to-KQL translation
• UEBA
• PKI
• X.509
• OCSP
• CRL
• Active Directory
• Group Policy
• Local Security Policy
• Windows scripts
• PowerShell
• Python
• SQL
• Bash
• Citrix
• VMware
• Hyper-V
• IaaS
• PaaS
• SaaS

What You'll Get

• Travel Perks: Access to travel opportunities across our global network
• Health Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage from day one
• Wellness Programs: Resources and support to maintain well-being
• 401(k) Program: Available on hire, with employer contributions after eligibility
• Additional Benefits: Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance, and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises, and more

Feel Free to Be Yourself at American

American Airlines embraces inclusion and diversity as the foundation of our dynamic workforce. With 20+ Employee Business Resource Groups, we connect teammates to customers, suppliers, communities, and shareholders, helping everyone reach their full potential and fostering an inclusive work environment that meets the needs of our diverse world.