Senior Cyber Security Analyst

Penn Interactive

14h • $155,000 - $185,000 • Remote

About The Position

PENN Entertainment is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Analyst to monitor and respond to security events and advance security operations through automation, integration work, and threat analysis. The role works with cross-functional teams of engineers, product managers, and designers supporting the company’s digital products and platforms.

The analyst serves as the primary technical contact for escalated security events and coordinates incident response from triage through containment, remediation, and post-incident review. The position also develops and tunes security detections, conducts threat hunting and vulnerability assessments, improves incident response processes, supports audits and compliance, and evaluates security technologies, including AI-powered tools. The role includes monitoring AI-related threats and supporting secure, responsible adoption of AI technologies.

The position is remote, as indicated by the job posting’s “#LI-REMOTE” designation. The stated salary range is $155,000–$185,000 USD. PENN Interactive describes its compensation and benefits as including a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and education and conference reimbursements.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in security operations, incident response, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM and EDR platforms, including detection engineering and tuning.
• Working knowledge of scripting or automation, such as Python, PowerShell, or similar, and SOAR or orchestration tools.
• Experience with cloud security monitoring in AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Familiarity with frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK and NIST.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to brief technical and non-technical stakeholders during incidents.

Nice To Haves

• GCIH, GCIA, GCFA, Security+, CySA+, or equivalent certification.
• Experience in a regulated industry such as gaming, finance, or healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical contact for escalated security events and lead incident response from triage through containment, remediation, and post-incident review.
• Develop and maintain scripted and orchestrated security workflow automation to reduce manual Level 1 tasks.
• Monitor, investigate, and triage security alerts, abuse reports, and security events, using AI-assisted tools to support enrichment, analysis, and prioritization.
• Create, tune, and optimize detection, correlation, and response content in SIEM, EDR, and other security platforms.
• Conduct proactive threat hunting and detection validation, and improve monitoring coverage.
• Develop and refine incident response processes, playbooks, and procedures.
• Maintain awareness of current and emerging threats, including AI-driven attack techniques and abuse of generative AI platforms.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, prioritize remediation, and validate corrective actions across infrastructure, applications, cloud services, and AI-enabled solutions.
• Evaluate and optimize security technologies, including AI-powered tools, to improve analyst efficiency and automate routine operations.
• Support secure integration of new and existing systems into the security program.
• Support compliance and audit activities by gathering evidence, documenting controls, and assisting with remediation, including secure and responsible adoption of AI technologies.
• Collaborate with peers and other departments to enhance security practices and promote customer service and continuous professional development.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Education and conference reimbursements.
• The posting states that most non-sales positions are eligible for a bonus and that eligible employees receive benefits; specific eligibility and plan terms apply.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed