Senior IT Security Engineer — Threat Defense & Awareness

Rolling Hills Casino; Corning (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolling Hills Casino in Corning, CA is seeking a mid to senior level IT cybersecurity professional responsible for engineering, implementing, supporting and monitoring the security of casino networks and systems. The role demands high‑level security duties and hands‑on technical guidance.

You will lead security initiatives, monitor events, conduct training on technical and social vulnerabilities, and collaborate with departments to strengthen defenses and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent professional experience.
• Professional certification strongly preferred (e.g., CompTIA A+/Network+/Security+, CCNA/CCNP, (ISC)² SSCP).

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership of cybersecurity initiatives including vulnerability and threat management, endpoint security, SIEM operations, email security, data loss prevention, user security awareness, data governance.
• Work with the Tribal Gaming Commission to ensure compliance with Tribal, State and Federal regulations as they pertain to Information Technology at Rolling Hills Casino Resort.
• Work with Executive Leadership to build and implement IT security strategies for the organization.
• Manage existing IT Security platforms including CrowdStrike Falcon, Microsoft Defender, Darktrace, Abnormal Security, Proofpoint, Conceal Browse, KnowBe4, and related security technologies.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on relevant events gathered with existing tools such as ManageEngine Log360 and other integrated security data sources.
• Research emerging threats, attack techniques, and evasion methods; proactively report and act on detection and prevention recommendations.
• Maintain current knowledge of security trends, vulnerabilities, and adversary tactics.
• Design, implement, and maintain a security awareness program strategy, including phishing simulations and workforce education.
• Conduct and facilitate in-person and virtual cybersecurity training, including regular participation in New Hire Orientation and Operations Meetings.
• Maintain, track, and report cybersecurity training and awareness metrics to management.
• Participate in data governance and data classification initiatives.
• Perform or oversee security reviews, technical assessments, and risk evaluations.
• Respond to cybersecurity incidents and perform investigation, containment, and post-incident reporting as required.
• Evaluate new security solutions and lead proof-of-concept implementations.
• Assist the Service Desk during system updates, patches, and security changes through formal change management processes.
• Act as a technical mentor and escalation point for support personnel.

Skills

Microsoft products

Palo Alto firewalls

Microsoft Entra/Intune/Azure AD

Windows Server

Active Directory

Linux

Cohesity

TCP/IP/VLANs/VPNs

PowerShell

Python

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

CrowdStrike Falcon

Microsoft Defender

Darktrace

Abnormal Security

Proofpoint

KnowBe4

Conceal Browse

Job description

Rolling Hills Casino in Corning, CA is seeking a mid to senior level IT cybersecurity professional responsible for engineering, implementing, supporting and monitoring the security of casino networks and systems. The role demands high‑level security duties and hands‑on technical guidance.

You will lead security initiatives, monitor events, conduct training on technical and social vulnerabilities, and collaborate with departments to strengthen defenses and regulatory compliance.