DescriptionFind your future at United! We’re reinventing what our industry looks like, and what an airline can be – from the planes we fly to the people who fly them. When you join us, you’re joining a global team of 100,000+ connected by a shared passion with a wide spectrum of experience and skill
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Find your future at United! We’re reinventing what our industry looks like, and what an airline can be – from the planes we fly to the people who fly them. When you join us, you’re joining a global team of 100,000+ connected by a shared passion with a wide spectrum of experience and skills to lead the way forward.

Achieving our ambitions starts with supporting yours. Evolve your career and find your next opportunity. Get the care you need with industry-leading health plans and best-in-class programs to support your emotional, physical, and financial wellness. Expand your horizons with travel across the world’s biggest route network. Connect outside your team through employee-led Business Resource Groups.

Create what’s next with us. Let’s define tomorrow together.

We believe that inclusion propels innovation and is the foundation of all that we do. Uniteds Digital Technology team spans the globe and is made up of diverse 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.

Key Responsibilities:

The Enterprise Connectivity Ops mission is to provide connectivity and services for United Airlines. This role will support our campuses, remote workers, and our connectivity on and to the public cloud. This leader will guide our technology, vendor, and people strategy as networking continues to move to software and the Cloud becomes the dominant paradigm. Enterprise Connectivity is part of our Digital Technology organization, focused on enabling and supporting the entirety of United Airlines and all of its divisions with advanced infrastructure and tools.

  • Operate and be responsible for all airports, campus and remote offices, contact centers, Cloud, and 3rd party network connectivity, and their associated architecture, engineering, operations, and vendor relationships
  • Lead and develop a large team of world class operational talent passionate about networking at true enterprise scale
  • Operate as an inspiring leader internally and externally as we educate on next-generation networking
  • Work with senior leadership across cybersecurity, end user enablement, and various business groups across the airline (operations, digital channels, contact centers, etc.)
  • Recruit and lead from the core of our Operational Excellence culture, with diversity, inclusion, and belonging at the center
  • Continue to evolve to software defined network
  • Key areas of focus include secure access and software defined network connectivity, application services, network automation / orchestration, and integration with the public cloud and SaaS

United values diverse experiences, perspectives, and we encourage everyone who meets the minimum qualifications to apply. While having the “desired” qualifications make for a stronger candidate, we encourage applicants who may not feel they check ALL of those boxes! We are always looking for individuals who will bring something new to the table!

QualificationsWhat’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology or related field
  • 3+ years of experience in software engineering
  • 5+ years of experience leading network teams at scale
  • 5+years of experience working in or adjacent to a cloud environment
  • 7+ years of experience in network engineering
  • 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):
  • Essential communication and influence skills with a passion for enablement
  • Experience hiring, leading and growing diverse teams in multiple disparate physical locations
  • Excellent track record of vendor management at large scale

The base pay range for this role is $171,475.00 to $233,640.00.
The base salary range/hourly rate listed is dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience, education, and skills. This position is also eligible for bonus and/or long-term incentive compensation awards.

You may be eligible for the following competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, parental leave, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) and flight privileges.

United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact JobAccommodationsunited.com to request accommodation.
Company Details
United Airlines
1200 Algonquin Rd
Elk Grove Village, Illinois 60666 USA
www.united.com
163 Open Jobs Available
Commercial aviation carrying passengers and cargo worldwide.

Benefits:
Employees enjoy a full benefit package including unlimited travel for themselves and their families.
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Job Info
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Type
Permanent
Company Details
United Airlines
1200 Algonquin Rd
Elk Grove Village, Illinois 60666 USA
www.united.com
163 Open Jobs Available
Commercial aviation carrying passengers and cargo worldwide.

Benefits:
Employees enjoy a full benefit package including unlimited travel for themselves and their families.

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