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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Architect - Application Cybersecurity - **Company:** United Continental Holdings, Inc. - **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $112,480.0 - $146,540.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Layers, User Authentication, Authentication Protocols, Cloud Computing, Static Program Analysis, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Continuous Integration, Digital Technology, Web Servers, Identity and Access Management, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Network Security, Microsoft Security Essentials, Open Web Application Security, Secure Coding, Software Engineering, Web Applications, Software Security, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Static Application Security Testing, Vulnerability Analysis, Dynamic Application Security Testing - **Published:** July 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/194BABD87D1F453AA5B7CAD9CDFC5A27/job/ ## About the Role What's needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications): * Bachelor's degree * STEM, Computer Science * Minimum of 4 years of experience with any combination of the following: threat modeling, secure coding, identity management and authentication, software development, cryptography, system administration and network security, cloud computing * Understanding of OWASP Top 10 and CWE 25; Ability to implement and integrate remediation strategies * Ability to collaborate with development teams to build secure solutions, communicating risks and bringing consensus to diverse priorities * Knowledge of common vulnerabilities and attack vectors, ubiquitous encryption technologies and common authentication protocols * Familiar with application risk assessment, risk categorization, and application security testing tools * Knowledge of current industry standards, best practices, and reference architectures * Understanding of secure network and system design in both cloud and conventional environments, as well as of network and web related protocols * Understanding of web applications, web servers, layer 7 application technologies, frameworks and protocols with respect to application development and deployment * Ability to work independently and self-motivate * Excellent problem solving, critical thinking, interpersonal, collaboration, written and verbal communication skills * Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship * 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 * Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) * GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) * Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) * Comp TIA Security + Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) * Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) * Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) * CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) * Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) * Minimum of 6 years of experience with any combination of the following: threat modeling, secure coding, identity management and authentication, software development, cryptography, system administration and network security, cloud computing ## 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., The Senior Architect - Application Cybersecurity helps validate that our services, applications, and websites are designed and implemented in accordance with United's secure development standards. The Senior Architect works closely with development teams, product teams, and other teams across the organization to integrate security into the product lifecycle from design through deployment., The Senior Architect is responsible for defining security requirements, performing application security assessments, and providing developers with remediation guidance and advice. On any given day the Senior Architect can be pulled in to evaluate a new system, review a proposed application change, or provide guidance on application security/coding best practices. * Perform security architecture design reviews and threat modelling of our products (cloud and on-prem) * Help research, define and communicate security best practices and standards and ensure products development teams understand them * Learning & Continuous Improvement * Improve the accessibility of security through automation, continuous integration pipelines, and other means * Perform code analysis of applications, manually and using SAST, DAST, and SCA scanning solutions as well as conducting manual vulnerability analysis * Technical point of contact for product teams as it relates to automation, CI/CD, and remediation guidance ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Get ready to Rustle](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/698-get-ready-to-rustle) - [How to Cause (or Prevent) a Massive Data Breach- Secure Coding and IDOR](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/39-how-to-cause-or-prevent-a-massive-data-breach-secure-coding-and-idor) - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) - [Software Security 101: Secure Coding Basics](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/220-software-security-101-secure-coding-basics) - [Closing Keynote by Joel Spolsky](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/615-closing-keynote-by-joel-spolsky) ## Related Articles - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [Understanding and Mitigating Common Web Vulnerabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/565-understanding-and-mitigating-common-web-vulnerabilities)