VP of Cybersecurity Operations & AI-Driven Defense

MGM Resorts International; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness programs

Hotel, F&B, retail & entertainment-dis

Free meals in employee dining room

Free parking

Health & Income Protection

Professional development & volunteerop

Job summary

MGM Resorts International in Las Vegas is seeking a visionary Vice President of Cyber Security to define and execute the cybersecurity strategy protecting global operations and the digital guest experience.

Reporting to the CISO, this executive leads Security Operations, Threat Exposure Management, and Secure Software Delivery, shaping strategic roadmaps and driving risk-informed investments across cloud, on-premises, and gaming environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS, engineering, business or related field.
• 6+ years of cybersecurity leadership experience in large, complex environments.
• Hospitality industry experience is preferred.
• Certifications: CISSP, GCIH, GIAC, ISC2 or ISACA are preferred.
• Proven ability to manage security events, incidents and emerging threats.
• Strong knowledge of cloud, software delivery, Zero Trust, and AI-enabled threats.

Responsibilities

• Lead crisis response, digital forensics, and recovery across cloud and on-premise environments.
• Direct advanced detection, automated response, and AI-driven security operations.
• Drive asset visibility, vulnerability prioritization, and threat-informed remediation.
• Test and validate defenses through automated adversary simulations and assessments.
• Own security of CI/CD pipelines, development environments, SBOMs, and third-party dependencies.
• Embed automated code security, secrets protection, and Zero Trust controls across platforms.
• Define cyber security roadmaps, drive accountability, and lead multi-million-dollar budgets.

Skills

Executive communication

Stakeholder influence

Crisis decision-making

Budget management

Vendor negotiation

Cybersecurity leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

MGM Resorts International in Las Vegas is seeking a visionary Vice President of Cyber Security to define and execute the cybersecurity strategy protecting global operations and the digital guest experience.

Reporting to the CISO, this executive leads Security Operations, Threat Exposure Management, and Secure Software Delivery, shaping strategic roadmaps and driving risk-informed investments across cloud, on-premises, and gaming environments.