Sr Cyber Security Engineer

MGM Resorts International; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness incentive programs

Discounts on hotel, food, retail, and…

Free meals in employee dining room

Free parking

Health & Income Protection

Professional and personal development

Job summary

Information security engineers at MGM Resorts International strengthen the organization’s cybersecurity posture by developing and maintaining strategic security solutions that translate threat intelligence and vulnerability data into prioritized remediation. You will work with cross-functional teams to provide visibility into the evolving threat landscape for risk-based decision-making.

The role involves deploying security platforms across on-premises and cloud environments, guiding security

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field.
• 3+ years of information security experience; 5+ years preferred.
• Experience with security intelligence, vulnerability management, incident response.
• Experience with log aggregation, data ingestion, and security telemetry platforms.
• Strong knowledge of endpoint, network, and cloud security technologies.
• Scripting/automation with Python or PowerShell.
• Industry certifications (CISSP, CISM, OSCP, CEH, AZ-500, SANS) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, operate, and maintain security platforms across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Provide security configuration and operational guidance with business units and tech teams.
• Monitor and analyze security tools and threat activity with Cyber Defense teams.
• Evaluate security capabilities against requirements and best practices.
• Maintain technical documentation across the security environment.
• Build cross-functional partnerships to align security initiatives with company goals.
• Maintain cybersecurity awareness and escalation of security events.

Skills

Threat intelligence

Vulnerability management

Incident response

Security tooling

Python

PowerShell

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/Cybersecurity/CS

Tools

Cribl

SIEM

ELK stack

Job description

Las Vegas, Nevada

The SHOW comes alive at MGM Resorts International

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in a place full of excitement, diversity, and entertainment? Are you enthusiastic about being a team player in one of the most fascinating industries in the world? At MGM Resorts, we seek individuals like YOU to create unique and show-stopping experiences for our guests.

THE JOB:
Information Security Engineers play a critical role in strengthening the organization’s cybersecurity posture by developing and maintaining strategic security solutions that transform threat intelligence and vulnerability data into actionable insights and prioritized remediation. Working closely with cross-functional teams and leadership, the Engineer provides visibility into the evolving threat landscape to support informed, risk-based decision-making, proactive response, and continuous improvement of the organization’s overall security resilience.

THE DAY-TO-DAY:

• Deploy, operate, and maintain security platforms and tools across on-premises and cloud environments, ensuring secure and reliable performance.

• Provide security configuration and operational guidance in collaboration with business units, technology teams, and key stakeholders.

• Monitor and analyze security tools and threat activity, partnering with Cyber Defense teams to investigate anomalies and potential threats.

• Evaluate security capabilities and tool functionality against business requirements, industry standards, and evolving cybersecurity best practices.

• Maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including configurations, integrations, and logical interdependencies across the security environment.

• Build strong cross-functional partnerships with business, product, and technology teams to align security engineering initiatives with strategic organizational objectives.

• Maintain strong cybersecurity awareness and operational discipline, including knowledge of emerging threats and technologies, appropriate escalation of security events, and support for effective team development and succession planning.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field; 3+ years of relevant information security experience required, with 5+ years preferred.

• Demonstrated experience in security intelligence, vulnerability management, incident response, or related cybersecurity disciplines.

• Experience with log aggregation, data ingestion, and security telemetry platforms; hands-on experience with Cribl is highly desirable.

• Strong knowledge of endpoint, network, infrastructure, and cloud security technologies, including security architecture and network traffic analysis.

• Proven ability to engineer, implement, and manage technical security solutions across complex enterprise environments.

• Experience using scripting or development languages such as Python or PowerShell to automate security workflows, analysis, integrations, or operational processes.

• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex security data and incidents into actionable insights and business impacts; industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, OSCP, CEH, AZ-500, or SANS are preferred.

THE PERKS & BENEFITS:

• Wellness incentive programs to help you stay healthy physically and mentally

• Access to company hotel, food and beverage, retail, and entertainment discounts as well as discounts with company partners on things like travel, electronics, online shopping, and more

• Free meals in our employee dining room

• Free parking

• Health & Income Protection benefits (for eligible employees)

• Professional and personal development through programs and networking opportunities as well as volunteer opportunities in the community

Are you ready to JOIN THE SHOW?