IT Security Analyst presso Sun Country Airlines

About Sun Country Airlines 

We’re not your average airline. We’re agile, resilient, and full of uncommon opportunity. Here, you can grow as part of an ambitious team that safely and collectively supports each other, our travelers, and our community. Together, we're making travel more attainable. With more than 40 years of Minnesota roots, we're a unique hybrid low-cost carrier offering diverse services including scheduled flights to destinations across the U.S., Canada, Central America, and the Caribbean, as well as charter and cargo operations around the world. At Sun Country, you'll be part of a growing airline and an enthusiastic team focused on connecting our community with their favorite people and places. 

Sun Country Airlines provides the resources and support our employees need to succeed. Besides working at a great and growing company, as an IT Security Analyst you’ll enjoy these benefits and more: 

• Comprehensive benefit package including dental and vision  
• PPO and high-deductible health plans  
• Health savings account and Flexible Spending Account  
• Starting day one free standby and discounted travel privileges for employees, family, & friends 
• 401(k) match 
• Paid Time Off  
• Paid holidays  
• Life and AD&D Insurance 
• Employee Assistance Program including counseling for employees and their family  
• Fitness incentive and Stop Smoking Support  

IT Security Analyst Overview:

The IT Security Analyst is responsible for designing, implementing, and facilitating the IT risk program, security training and awareness program, running multiple audits, and acting as the gatekeeper of the IT security policies. The IT Security Analyst will partner with the security engineers and CISO to review policies, procedures, and standards to continuously improve processes to support the organization. The IT Security Analyst must display high integrity and a have a strong commitment to confidentiality.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and coordinate the IT risk program.
• Review submitted risks, categorize, and score the risks, and work with the appropriate technology owners to mitigate or accept the risk.
• Define, implement, maintain, and ensure compliance with corporate security policies, procedures, and standards.
• Drive the security training and awareness program using state of the art training technology. This includes trainings related to IT security, fraud, insider threat, and managing classified information.
• Facilitate and coordinate PCI, NIST/CMMC, and TSA audits through evidence gathering, interacting with external audit firms, and following up with appropriate technology owners; Ensure the company is able to meet the deadlines of each required audit.
• Update the cyber incident response plan and coordinate an annual table-top activity.
• Document security incidents, investigations, and resolutions in a timely and accurate manner.
• Partner with IT, business units, and external vendors to strengthen security posture and implement security best practices.
• Support the IT security ticket queue by communicating with end users regarding security incidents or unexpected behaviors.
• Stay current on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and industry trends in cybersecurity.

Working for the Sun Country IT security team is a great way to experience many different facets of the IT security landscape. You will have responsibility over some mission critical programs and will report directly by the Chief Information Security Officer. While the scope of this position can potentially be intimidating, fear not, we are willing to train the right candidate.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity or related field; or equivalent experience in lieu of degree
• 3+ years of experience working in IT Security or Risk Management
• Experience implementing and facilitating a Risk Management program for Technology
• Understanding of security frameworks and compliance standards
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and a self-motivated attitude, with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Highly detail-oriented
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools and technologies to enhance efficiency, streamline processes, assist in problem-solving and decision-making, or drive business outcomes

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in the travel or aviation industry

Compensation: 

Range $65,000 to $85,000

Classification:  

Full-Time, Exempt 

Work Location: 

Hybrid - Minneapolis, MN

Supervisory Responsibility: 

None 

Work Environment: 

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets.

Physical Demands: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands or finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Other Duties: 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AAP/EEO Statement: 

It is the policy of Sun Country Airlines to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.