Cybersecurity Business/Systems Analyst USC
Listed on 2026-01-20
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, IT Business Analyst, IT Consultant
Position:
Cybersecurity Business/Systems Analyst
Duration: 12+ Months
Only US Citizen and Green Card Required
Job Description:The Analyst/ Sr Analyst, Cybersecurity Risk is part of the Technology Division. This role plays a critical role in protecting American Airlines’ digital ecosystem by identifying and managing cybersecurity risks. You will help shape the airline’s cybersecurity strategy by analyzing internal and third-party risks.
This list is intended to reflect the current job but there may be additional essential functions (and certainly non-essential job functions) that are not referenced. Management will modify the job or require other tasks be performed whenever it is deemed appropriate to do so, observing, of course, any legal obligations including any collective bargaining obligations.
- Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments across internal systems and third-party vendors
- Support and enhance the Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) program, including vendor onboarding and continuous monitoring
- Analyze cybersecurity risks and provide actionable insights to stakeholders across the organization
- Collaborate with teams in IT, Legal, Procurement, and Business Units to ensure risk awareness and mitigation
- Maintain risk registers and support the development of risk metrics and dashboards
- Assist in the development and implementation of cybersecurity risk policies, standards, and procedures
- Education & Prior Job Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in information technology or other related field experience
- Experience in audit roles or a related control function - relevant certification or industry accreditation (e.g., CPA, CFA, CIA) encouraged
- Working knowledge of ITSM/ITAM, regulatory compliance (SOX, PCI DSS, GDPR/PII and HIPAA) and cybersecurity principles
- Strong proficiency in basic PC applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) with a general understanding of simple data analysis techniques like VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables etc.
- Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to learn both AA and industry standards (NIST 800-171, NIST 800-871)
- Strong written and oral communication skills, PC skills, team building skills and the ability to work independently
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