MGM Resorts International

Sr Cyber Security Engineer

MGM Resorts International • $110K — $130K *
Las Vegas, NV 89110In-Person
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field; 3+ years of experience required, 5+ preferred.
  • Experience in security intelligence, vulnerability management, or incident response.
  • Familiarity with log aggregation and security telemetry platforms; Cribl experience preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of endpoint, network, infrastructure, and cloud security technologies.
  • Ability to engineer and manage technical security solutions in enterprise environments.
  • Experience with scripting languages like Python or PowerShell for security automation.
  • Strong analytical and communication skills; industry certifications like CISSP or CISM preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Deploy and maintain security platforms in on-premises and cloud environments.
  • Provide operational guidance in collaboration with business and tech teams.
  • Analyze security tools and investigate potential threats with Cyber Defense teams.
  • Evaluate security tools against business needs and industry standards.
  • Maintain technical documentation of configurations and dependencies.
  • Build partnerships with teams to align security initiatives with business goals.
  • Stay updated on cybersecurity trends and support team development.

Benefits

  • Wellness incentive programs for physical and mental health.
  • Discounts on hotel, food, retail, and entertainment from the company and partners.
  • Free meals in the employee dining room.
  • Free parking.
  • Health & Income Protection benefits for eligible employees.
  • Professional development opportunities and community volunteer programs.
Full Job Description
Las Vegas, Nevada

THE JOB:
Information Security Engineers play a critical role in strengthening the organization's cybersecurity posture by developing and maintaining strategic security solutions that transform threat intelligence and vulnerability data into actionable insights and prioritized remediation. Working closely with cross-functional teams and leadership, the Engineer provides visibility into the evolving threat landscape to support informed, risk-based decision-making, proactive response, and continuous improvement of the organization's overall security resilience.

THE DAY-TO-DAY:
  • Deploy, operate, and maintain security platforms and tools across on-premises and cloud environments, ensuring secure and reliable performance.
  • Provide security configuration and operational guidance in collaboration with business units, technology teams, and key stakeholders.
  • Monitor and analyze security tools and threat activity, partnering with Cyber Defense teams to investigate anomalies and potential threats.
  • Evaluate security capabilities and tool functionality against business requirements, industry standards, and evolving cybersecurity best practices.
  • Maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including configurations, integrations, and logical interdependencies across the security environment.
  • Build strong cross-functional partnerships with business, product, and technology teams to align security engineering initiatives with strategic organizational objectives.
  • Maintain strong cybersecurity awareness and operational discipline, including knowledge of emerging threats and technologies, appropriate escalation of security events, and support for effective team development and succession planning.


THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field; 3+ years of relevant information security experience required, with 5+ years preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience in security intelligence, vulnerability management, incident response, or related cybersecurity disciplines.
  • Experience with log aggregation, data ingestion, and security telemetry platforms; hands-on experience with Cribl is highly desirable.
  • Strong knowledge of endpoint, network, infrastructure, and cloud security technologies, including security architecture and network traffic analysis.
  • Proven ability to engineer, implement, and manage technical security solutions across complex enterprise environments.
  • Experience using scripting or development languages such as Python or PowerShell to automate security workflows, analysis, integrations, or operational processes.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex security data and incidents into actionable insights and business impacts; industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, OSCP, CEH, AZ-500, or SANS are preferred.


THE PERKS & BENEFITS:
  • Wellness incentive programs to help you stay healthy physically and mentally
  • Access to company hotel, food and beverage, retail, and entertainment discounts as well as discounts with company partners on things like travel, electronics, online shopping, and more
  • Free meals in our employee dining room
  • Free parking
  • Health & Income Protection benefits (for eligible employees)
  • Professional and personal development through programs and networking opportunities as well as volunteer opportunities in the community


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About MGM Resorts International

MGM offers building operations, building maintenance, facilities management, lease administration, property accounting, financial reporting, contract management, and construction management services. They manage multifamily market-rate housing for property owners and residents.

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Learn more about MGM Resorts International
Size
42,000 employees
Market Cap
$12.9 billion
Industry
Hospitality & Recreation
Net Income
-$1 billion
Founded
2000
5 Year Trend
+0.4%
Revenue
$5.1 billion
NASDAQ
MGM
* Ladders Estimates

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