Lead iSeries Compliance Analyst

Caesars Entertainment; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Caesars Entertainment is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity iSeries Lead Compliance Analyst to oversee the security program for the iSeries platform. You will manage logs, monitoring, incidents, vulnerabilities, and configuration management while aligning with gaming, PCI, and SOX requirements.

You will collaborate with Gaming Control Boards, external auditors, and IT teams to ensure robust security controls.

Qualifications

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Responsibilities

• Lead the iSeries security program, ensuring SOX/PCI/Gaming regulations are addressed.
• Coordinate audits with internal and external teams and remediate findings.
• Develop security standards, guidelines, and procedures for the iSeries environment.
• Support incident response and threat modeling activities for iSeries.
• Provide training and mentorship to security staff and engineers.

Skills

IBM i security

Security policy

Auditing & compliance

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information security, Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent

Tools

Fortra-PowerTech security suite

Trinity Guard-TG Secure

CrowdStrike or similar SIEM

Job description

Job Description

The Cybersecurity iSeries Lead Compliance Analyst for Caesars is responsible for reviewing and maintaining the 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 Cybersecurity iSeries Team in doing security research and development, and any other security-related tasks needed to support the overall requirements of the program and strategy.

Job Description

The Cybersecurity iSeries Lead Compliance Analyst for Caesars is responsible for reviewing and maintaining the 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 Cybersecurity iSeries Team in doing security research and development, and any other security-related tasks needed to support the overall requirements of the program and strategy.

The Cybersecurity iSeries Lead Compliance Analyst provides security expertise to establish and implement security-related standards, procedures, and guidelines appropriate to securing 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 their security business needs
• Provide detailed and effective communication to both internal team and leadership
• Support install, upgrade, configuration, deployment, and administration of all iSeries security applications
• Monitor all high-level users and investigate any discrepancies

Security Risk Management

• Manage the iSeries aspect of various audits; SOX, PCI, Gaming Regulatory (MICS), assessments etc. 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 any possible incidents impacting the company

Research & Development

• Provide R&D and consulting support to the Cybersecurity and Engineering teams, IT and business projects as needed

Documentation, Reporting & Analytics

• Contribute to the design and implementation of an operational reporting framework as it relates to the iSeries security 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 the Sr Architect, Director of Engineering, CISO and other key stakeholders
• Document and follow-up on security exceptions relating to IT and property activities that could negatively impact security risks and/or not adhere to established policies, standards, or procedures
• Manage all SOC requirements with regards to iSeries security metrics and ensure that metrics are gathered on 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 by leveraging available courses in-house and courses offered externally; prepare a career plan for short-term and longer-term performance management

Organizational Planning and Management

• Contribute to projects with the IT and property teams and for projects internal to Cybersecurity
• Interact with key business partners to drive business initiatives
• Assist in the preparation of project plans and associated documentation
• Basic project management skills
• Ability to work independently as well as to collaborate with others
• Interact with key business partners to drive business initiatives
• Proven ability to maintain an enterprise-grade iSeries infrastructure
• Basic project management skills
• Demonstrated ability to successfully participate in multiple initiatives simultaneously

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older (required for regulated gaming environments)
• Bachelor’s degree in information security, Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent professional experience in IT Security or Database Administration
• Ability to pass background checks, obtain and maintain gaming licenses in required jurisdictions.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills
• Hands‑on experience with IBM i (OS 7.3 and higher) in 24x7 production environments
• 10+ years of experience administering IBM i platforms
• 5+ years of experience installing, maintaining, and supporting IBM i security applications
• Proven experience identifying and remediating IBM i security vulnerabilities in a regulated environment
• Working knowledge of PCI, SOX, HIPAA, MICS, and/or Gaming Regulatory requirements
• General understanding of the Integrated File System (IFS) and its security implications
• Working knowledge of IBM Access Client Solutions (ACS) and IBM Client Access
• Support in a multi LPAR large scale production environment

Additional Requirements

• Fortra-PowerTech security suite experience
• Trinity Guard-TG Secure security tool
• CrowdStrike or similar SIEM 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.