Director Cyber Security, Threat & Vulnerability

MGM Resorts International; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in hospitality seeks a Director of Vulnerability & Threat Management. This pivotal role involves leading cybersecurity initiatives, managing a high-performing team, and ensuring compliance with security standards. You'll oversee vulnerability management, penetration testing, and incident response while collaborating across IT and digital teams. With a focus on integrating security practices into the development lifecycle, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. If you're passionate about cybersecurity and ready to drive change, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Wellness Programs

Discounts on Hotel Stays

Free Meals in Employee Dining Room

Free Parking

Healthcare Support

Career Development Programs

Qualifications

• 7+ years of cybersecurity experience focusing on vulnerability management.
• Proven track record of leading high-performing security teams.
• Hands-on experience in offensive security operations and penetration testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead vulnerability management efforts including detection and remediation.
• Oversee penetration testing and collaborate with development teams.
• Conduct forensic investigations and support legal teams.

Skills

Vulnerability Management

Threat Mitigation

Incident Response

Penetration Testing

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

NIST CSF

Red Team Operations

Job description

The SHOW comes alive at MGM Resorts International

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in a place full of excitement, diversity, and entertainment? Are you enthusiastic about being a team player in one of the most fascinating industries in the world? At MGM Resorts, we seek individuals like YOU to create unique and show-stopping experiences for our guests.

THE JOB:

The Director of Vulnerability & Threat Management leads MGM Resorts International’s Cyber Security program, overseeing vulnerability management, threat intelligence, offensive security, penetration testing, and SSDLC. This role ensures compliance with security standards across all technology domains and maintains an information security framework aligned with evolving threats and regulatory requirements. The Director leads a high-performing team, delivers timely, effective security services, and collaborates across IT, digital, and data teams to implement resilient, enterprise-wide security solutions.

THE DAY-TO-DAY:

• Lead vulnerability management efforts, including detection, containment, policy enforcement, and remediation.

• Oversee penetration testing and tabletop exercises with Incident Response and engineering teams.

• Collaborate with development teams to integrate SSDLC and “shift left” security practices.

• Manage and mentor a security team, setting expectations, developing skills, and fostering a high-performance culture.

• Ensure effective task delegation, workload prioritization, and incident response processes.

• Conduct forensic investigations and support legal teams with technical reporting and incident analysis.

• Stay current on threats, vulnerabilities, and cybersecurity regulations.

• Deliver employee training on cyber threats, security best practices, and incident reporting.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• 7+ years of cybersecurity experience with a strong focus on vulnerability management and threat mitigation.

• Bachelor's Degree.

• Proven track record of leading and managing high-performing security teams.

• Deep expertise in vulnerability management methodologies, policies, and tools.

• Strong knowledge of incident response frameworks such as NIST CSF and industry best practices.

• Hands-on experience in offensive security operations, penetration testing, and Red Team development.

• Solid understanding of Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC) and “Shift Left” principles.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for investigating security incidents and identifying root causes.

• Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.

• Experience supporting legal teams on cybersecurity matters and contributing to incident documentation and analysis.

• Demonstrated ability to integrate security practices into the development lifecycle and detect issues early.

THE PERKS & BENEFITS:

• Prioritize your wellness, access programs crafted to nurture your mental and physical health.

• Enjoy unbeatable discounts on hotel stays, dining, retail, entertainment, and exclusive partner perks for travel, tech, and beyond!

• Savor delicious meals for free in our employee dining room.

• Park with ease—whether you're on or off shift, it's free!

• From healthcare to financial support and generous time-off options, we’ve got you covered.

• Elevate your career with development programs, connect through networking events, and make a difference with community volunteer opportunities.

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