Gaming IT & Security Systems Lead

Redding Rancheria; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Redding Rancheria seeks a Gaming Information Systems Manager to lead the Surveillance and Gaming Agency IT infrastructure, security, and programs. This role oversees cybersecurity, access management, system performance, and regulatory compliance to ensure reliability and integrity of critical gaming systems.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's in IT/CS or related field, 5+ years in IT admin or security, CJIS experience, and strong communication skills. On-site work with standard business hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in IT/CS/Cybersecurity or related field.
• Equivalent combinations of education, certifications, and experience will be considered.
• Minimum 5 years in IT administration, network management, cybersecurity, or systems administration.
• Experience with CJIS compliant environments, managing firewalls, servers, backups, and cybersecurity.
• Hands-on experience with computer networks and network installation.
• 2+ years in supervisory or management role preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft operating systems, AD, Microsoft 365, Exchange Online, Outlook, server administration, identity and access management, MFA, endpoint security.
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Must understand system development lifecycle and project management.
• Microsoft 365 Administrator or equivalent certification within 12 months of hire.
• CJIS Security Awareness training required on hire and ongoing.
• Industry certifications (CompTIA Security+/Network+, Cisco, VMware, CISSP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage IT and computer systems for Surveillance and Gaming Agency.
• Ensure data, network access and backup security.
• Identify deficiencies and risks; implement strategic solutions and improvements.
• Conduct routine system monitoring, vulnerability assessments, and security reviews.
• Oversee installation, maintenance, upgrades, and troubleshooting of hardware/software/databases/surveillance systems.
• Identify training needs and support skill advancement.
• Administer end-user accounts, permissions, and access rights.
• Manage security solutions including firewalls and intrusion detection.
• Design networks and plan capacity; configure and install.
• Coordinate vendor support, contracts, procurements, and inventory.
• Develop and maintain IT SOPs, disaster recovery, and incident response plans.
• Oversee technology projects and data migrations.
• Manage Outlook/email environment and security configurations.
• Monitor email security, spam filtering, phishing protection.
• Create or query reports; support budgeting.
• Respond to outages and cybersecurity incidents.
• Provide supervision and training for Gaming Information Systems staff.
• Ensure compliance with Tribal and Federal regulations and policies.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Network administration

Active Directory

MS 365 / Exchange

Policy & compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT / CS / Cybersecurity

Tools

Windows Server

Firewall management

Backup systems

CJIS compliance tools

Job description

Redding Rancheria seeks a Gaming Information Systems Manager to lead the Surveillance and Gaming Agency IT infrastructure, security, and programs. This role oversees cybersecurity, access management, system performance, and regulatory compliance to ensure reliability and integrity of critical gaming systems.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's in IT/CS or related field, 5+ years in IT admin or security, CJIS experience, and strong communication skills. On-site work with standard business hours.