Sr Cyber Security Engineer

MGM Resorts • Las Vegas, NV

12d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field
• 3+ years of relevant information security experience required
• Demonstrated experience in security intelligence, vulnerability management, incident response, or related cybersecurity disciplines.
• Experience with log aggregation, data ingestion, and security telemetry platforms
• 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

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years preferred experience
• hands-on experience with Cribl is highly desirable
• industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, OSCP, CEH, AZ-500, or SANS are preferred

Responsibilities

• 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.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior