Lead iSeries Compliance Analyst

Caesars Entertainment; Atlantic City (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Caesars Entertainment in Atlantic City is seeking a Cybersecurity iSeries Lead Compliance Analyst to oversee the iSeries security program at tactical and operational levels, ensuring controls function effectively and supporting incident handling, vulnerability management, and audits.

You will partner with IT and property teams to implement standards, monitor risk, and drive security improvements across the iSeries environment, including logging, monitoring, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information security or related field.
• 10+ years administering IBM i platforms.
• 5+ years installing, maintaining, and supporting IBM i security applications.
• Experience identifying and remediating IBM i security vulnerabilities.
• Strong knowledge of PCI, SOX, HIPAA, MICS, or Gaming regulations.
• Ability to pass background checks and obtain gaming licenses.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead security SME for iSeries during audits and assessments.
• Support security logging, monitoring, incident handling, and vulnerability management.
• Oversee installation, upgrade, configuration, deployment of iSeries security apps.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external auditors.
• Develop and enforce iSeries security policies and procedures.

Skills

IBM i administration

Security policy & standards

Audit & compliance (SOX PCI)

Incident response coordination

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information security / CS / IS

Tools

IBM i ACS

IBM Client Access

PowerTech security suite

TGSecure security tool

CrowdStrike SIEM

Job description

Job Description

The Cybersecurity iSeriesLeadComplianceAnalystfor Caesars is responsible forreviewing and maintainingthe Cybersecurity program and strategy at a tactical and operational level for the iSeries platform to ensure that security controls are functioning efficiently and effectively, more specifically in the realm of security logging, monitoring, alert management, incident handling,vulnerability,and configuration management. Furthermore, this position supports the CybersecurityiSeriesTeam in doing security research and development, and any othersecurity-relatedtasks needed to support the overall requirements of the program and strategy.

The Cybersecurity iSeriesLeadComplianceAnalystprovidessecurityexpertisetoestablishand implement security-related standards, procedures, and guidelinesappropriate tosecuring the existing iSeries environment in partnership with various properties and Information Technology.

Responsibilities

Operational Planning & Management

• The Team member will work directly as a Lead Security Matter Expert to provide in person, written and conduct overviews with the following Teams: Gaming Control Board Representatives (all jurisdictions) External Auditors (i.e., Deloitte and Ernest & Young) Internal Auditors Internal Controls and Compliance Property Internal Auditors
• Minimize user productivity loss caused by security changes
• Provide the necessary support for clients to meet theirsecuritybusiness needs
• Provide detailed and effective communication tobothinternal team andleadership
• Supportinstall, upgrade, configuration,deployment,and administration of all iSeries security applications
• Monitor allhigh-levelusers and investigate any discrepancies.

Security Risk Management

• Manage theiSeriesaspect of various audits; SOX,PCI,GamingRegulatory (MICS),assessmentsetc. to ensure that all outstanding findings and gaps are resolved by the various properties and IT
• Develop,implement,and manage security policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines in the iSeries environment
• Using the Cybersecurity risk management framework, ensure that all iSeries activities (e.g., penetration testing, vulnerability threat assessments, threat modeling, security reviews and assessments, code reviews) are conducted with the utmost quality

Incident Management

• Perform as the iSeries security subject matter expert for the Incident Response team and investigating anypossible incidentsimpactingthe company

Research & Development

• Provide R&D and consulting support to theCybersecurity andEngineering teams,IT and business projects as needed

Documentation, Reporting & Analytics

• Contribute to the design and implementation of an operational reporting frameworkas it relates to the iSeriessecurity that will provide regular metrics and statistics about our business and IT environment; analyze trends in security events, activities, etc. to better understand risks, insufficiencies in our solutions, etc.; report security metrics and statistics to theSrArchitect,Director of Engineering,CISO and other key stakeholders
• Document and follow-up on security exceptions relating to IT and property activities that could negativelyimpactsecurity risks and/or not adhere toestablishedpolicies, standards, or procedures
• Manage all SOC requirements with regards toiSeriessecurity metrics and ensure that metrics are gatheredon a daily basis
• Drives and challenges the business area on their current processes and assumptions to define the best solutions for the business need
• Maintains documentation of recommended process flows and work instructions for processes

Performance and Training Management

• Provide training and advice to less experienced security staff and/or other non-security professionals (IT, properties, e.g.)
• Self-manage career in security byleveragingavailable courses in-house and courses offered externally; prepare a career plan for short-term and longer-term performance

Organizational Planning and Management

• Contribute to projects with the IT and property teams and for projects internal toCybersecurity
• Interact with key business partners to drive business initiatives
• Assistin the preparation of projectplans and associated documentation
• Basic project management skills
• Abilityto workindependently as well as to collaborate with others
• Interact with key business partners to drive business initiatives
• Proven ability tomaintainand enterprise-grade iSeries infrastructure
• Basic project management skills
• Demonstrated ability to successfullyparticipatein multiple initiatives simultaneously

Qualifications

• Must be21 years of age or older(required for regulated gaming environments)
• Bachelor’s degree in information security, Computer Science, Information Systems, orequivalent professional experience in IT Security orDatabase Administration
• Ability to pass background checks, obtain and maintain gaming licenses in required jurisdictions.
• Strongverbal and written English communication skills
• Hands-on experience withIBM i (OS 7.3 and higher)in 24x7 production environments
• 10+ yearsof experience administering IBM i platforms
• 5+ yearsof experience installing, maintaining, and supporting IBM i security applications
• Proven experience identifying and remediatingIBM i security vulnerabilities in a regulated environment
• Working knowledge ofPCI, SOX,HIPAA, MICS, and/or Gaming Regulatory requirements
• General understanding of theIntegrated File System (IFS)and its security implications
• Working knowledge ofIBM Access Client Solutions (ACS) and IBMClient Access
• Support in a multi LPAR large scale production environment

Additional Requirements

• Fortra-PowerTechsecurity suite experience
• Trinity Guard-TGSecuresecurity tool
• CrowdStrike or similarSIEM service

About Us

At Caesars Entertainment, Inc., our Team Members create the extraordinary. We are the largest casino-entertainment company in the U.S. and one of the world's most diversified casino-entertainment providers. Since beginning in Reno, Nevada, in 1937, Caesars Entertainment has grown through the development of new resorts, expansions and acquisitions. Our resorts operate primarily under the Caesars®, Harrah's®, Horseshoe® and Eldorado® brand names. We focus on building loyalty and value with our guests through a combination of impeccable service, operational excellence and technological leadership. The company is committed to its Team Members, suppliers, communities and the environment through its PEOPLE PLANET PLAY framework.

Our Caesars family is driven by our Mission, Vision and Values. We take great pride in living these values – Together We Win, All In On Service and Blaze the Trail – every day. Our mission, “Create the Extraordinary”. Our vision, “Create spectacular worlds. That immerse, inspire and connect you. We don’t perform magic; we create it with excellence. #WeAreCaesars”. If you are ready to create some magic, we invite you to explore our dynamic, yet unique, career opportunities.