Senior iSeries Security & Compliance Lead

Jobtailor; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Caesars is seeking a highly experienced iSeries Security Lead to oversee the cybersecurity program for IBM i environments. You will guide security controls, incident handling, and audits while collaborating with IT and gaming properties to minimize disruption and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role requires strong communication skills and hands-on expertise with IBM i, PowerTech, TGSecure, and CrowdStrike, supporting a broad array of security initiatives across multiple properties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in IT Security or related field.
• Strong understanding of PCI, SOX, HIPAA and Gaming regulatory requirements.
• Proven experience securing IBM i environments in regulated settings.
• Experience with security controls, incident handling, and vulnerability management.
• Background in auditing and regulatory compliance activities.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and maintain Caesars’ Cybersecurity program and strategy at tactical and operational levels for the iSeries platform.
• Ensure security controls function across logging, monitoring, alert management, incident handling, and vulnerability management.
• Support security research, development and other security tasks for the iSeries team.
• Establish and implement iSeries security standards and guidelines in partnership with IT and properties.
• Serve as Lead Security SME for regulators, external and internal auditors, and internal stakeholders.
• Minimize productivity impact from security changes and support business security needs.
• Install, upgrade, configure, deploy, and administer iSeries security applications.
• Monitor high-level users and investigate discrepancies; manage iSeries security in audits (SOX, PCI, gaming).
• Develop and manage iSeries security policies and procedures; ensure quality of reviews and code checks.
• Design operational iSeries security reporting and analyze security-event trends for stakeholders.

Skills

IBM i OS 7.3+

Vulnerability assessments

Penetration testing

Security logging and monitoring

Configuration management

Incident handling

Integrated File System (IFS)

Security policy development

Security metrics analysis

Security standards implementation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information security, Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent professional experience in IT Security or Database Administration

Tools

Fortra PowerTech Security Suite

Trinity Guard TGSecure

CrowdStrike SIEM

IBM Access Client Solutions

IBM Client Access

Job description

Caesars is seeking a highly experienced iSeries Security Lead to oversee the cybersecurity program for IBM i environments. You will guide security controls, incident handling, and audits while collaborating with IT and gaming properties to minimize disruption and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role requires strong communication skills and hands-on expertise with IBM i, PowerTech, TGSecure, and CrowdStrike, supporting a broad array of security initiatives across multiple properties.