Senior Security Engineer, IT Control Testing Lead, GRC

How you'll help us Keep Climbing (overview & key responsibilities)

(Full remote option is not available for this role)

Delta is focused on sustaining a strong IT operation, growing our capabilities, and maximizing optimization across each of our tech hubs to elevate the travel experience for our customers and empower our 90,000 Delta people.

We’re committed to fostering innovation, and we’re excited to invite you to be part of our journey as we shape the future of technology at the world’s best airline

We are looking for a highly motivated, curious, independent, and analytical Sr. Security Engineer for the GRC IT Risk Management team. This role requires collaborations with key Information Security and Information Technology partners across our organization to identify and evaluate technology-related risks, recommend effective risk remediation plans aligning to Delta’s standards, and testing security controls to identify deficiencies.

As a Sr. Security Engineer of GRC IT Risk team, you will be responsible for:

• Owning successful collaborations between Information Security and Information Technology stakeholders to identify, evaluate, and prioritize technology-related risks.

• Understanding Delta’s Information Security Standards and other Delta relevant regulatory requirements.

• Leading the control testing program and coach the team members as needed.

• Promoting the importance of security controls and provide business value to the key stakeholders.

• Clearly communicate and educate the stakeholders to help improvement any gaps identified.

• Serving as the security control validation subject matter expert for GRC.

• Leading the audit readiness efforts to support IT partners prepare for audits.

• Leading the coordination of control evidence gathering required for internal and external assessments, audits, regulatory requirements, and other needs.

• Tackle “big” problems, provide options, and drive resolution.

• Perform special projects as assigned, while effectively manage time with competing priorities.

What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications)

• 5+ years of related experience including Information Security GRC with an emphasis on control validation, IT General Control testing, and/or IT Audit.

• Experience with control testing automation.

• Ability to develop, execute, and deliver projects independently.

• Ability to execute multiple deliverables simultaneously by effectively prioritizing workload independently.

• Ability to clearly and understandably communicate complex risk and controls information to stakeholders outside of Information Security.

• Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail and the ability to think strategically and drive long-term strategic planning, resource allocation, and continuous improvement.

• Demonstrate ability to be independent and self-motivated, while able to pivot to emerging priorities and navigate through ambiguous situations.

• Acquire and maintain a working knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, policies, standards, and compliance obligations.

• Leverage industry best practices for evaluating, implementing, and disseminating Information Security internal assessments, monitoring, detecting, and remediation.

• Work as a member of the broader GRC, IT and Delta teams. Do what’s right for Delta.

• Operate with integrity and a positive attitude.

• Drive awareness and knowledge of security.

• Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data.

• Embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles.

• Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.

• Is at least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United States.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field (information systems, cybersecurity, communications, behavioral science, and/or computer science).

• Experience across Information Security and IT domains such as Governance, Risk, and Compliance, IT operations, incident response, identity and access management, penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, e-discovery & forensics, application development, infrastructure, or technical support

• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, OSCP and CEH

• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy

• Experience with RSA Archer or equivalent GRC tool.

Benefits and Perks to Help You Keep Climbing

Our culture is rooted in a shared dedication to living our values – Care, Integrity, Resilience and Servant Leadership – every day, in everything we do. At Delta, our people are our success. At the heart of what we offer is our focus on Sharing Success with Delta employees. Exploring a career at Delta gives you a chance to see the world while earning great compensation and benefits to help you keep climbing along the way:

• Competitive salary, industry-leading profit sharing program, and performance incentives

• 401(k) with generous company contributions up to 9%

• New hires are eligible for up to 2-weeks of vacation. This is earned for use in the following vacation year (April 1 – March 31)

• In addition to vacation, new hires are eligible for up to 56 hours of paid personal time within a 12-month period

• 10 paid holidays per calendar year

• Birthing parents are eligible for 12-weeks of paid maternity/parental leave

• Non-birthing parents are eligible for 2-weeks of paid parental leave

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability and life insurance benefits

• Family care assistance through fertility support, surrogacy and adoption assistance, lactation support, subsidized back-up care, and programs that help with loved ones in all stages

• Holistic Wellbeing programs to support physical, emotional, social, and financial health, including access to an employee assistance program offering support for you and anyone in your household, free financial coaching, and extensive resources supporting mental health

• Domestic and International space-available flight privileges for employees and eligible family members

• Career development programs to achieve your long-term career goals

• World-wide partnerships to engage in community service and innovative goals created to focus on sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint

• Business Resource Groups created to connect employees with common interests to promote inclusion, provide perspective and help implement strategies

• Recognition rewards and awards through the platform Unstoppable Together

• Access to over 500 discounts, specialty savings and voluntary benefits through Deltaperks such as car and hotel rentals and auto, home, and pet insurance, legal services, and childcare

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