Lead Cyber Security Engineer

US, 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:

The Cyber Security Lead Engineer is a hands-on individual contributor responsible for evaluating, implementing, optimizing, and maturing the cybersecurity tools and technologies used by MGM Resorts International under the direction of the Cyber Security Architecture team. This role serves as a senior technical escalation point for operational incidents within the cybersecurity tool ecosystem and partners cross-functionally to enhance the performance, scalability, resilience, and overall effectiveness of enterprise security solutions while supporting evolving business and security objectives.

THE DAY-TO-DAY:

Build, implement, and deploy cybersecurity technology solutions in alignment with approved architecture standards and enterprise security strategies.

Partner with PMO and IT teams to ensure cybersecurity requirements and reference architecture standards are integrated throughout the full project lifecycle.

Drive the continuous improvement and development of cybersecurity tools and initiatives to meet evolving business and technology needs.

Ensure cybersecurity solutions are fully documented, operationally supportable, and scalable for long-term enterprise use.

Participate in cybersecurity and PMO-related meetings, contributing to both short- and long-term planning, prioritization, and scheduling of work efforts.

Evaluate emerging cybersecurity technologies, tools, and enhancements to existing platforms under the guidance of the Cyber Security Architecture team.

Collaborate cross-functionally to support the effectiveness, resilience, and operational maturity of enterprise cybersecurity capabilities.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

3+ years of relevant IT experience with strong knowledge of hardware, software, networking, and enterprise systems support required; application and network support experience preferred.

Experience building, deploying, maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing cybersecurity tools, platforms, and enterprise security solutions.

Proven ability to develop and maintain internal tools, perform large-scale attack data analysis to identify root causes, and manage issues related to security enablements and controls.

Experience supporting operational and organizational improvements while establishing and maintaining KPIs for evolving cybersecurity initiatives.

Strong understanding of ITIL processes, system troubleshooting, and complex problem resolution in enterprise environments.

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and business teams.

THE PERKS & BENEFITS:

Prioritize your wellness, access programs crafted to nurture your mental and physical health.

Enjoy unbeatable discounts on hotel stays, dining, retail, entertainment, and exclusive partner perks for travel, tech, and beyond!

Savor delicious meals for free in our employee dining room.

Park with ease—whether you're on or off shift, it's free!

From healthcare to financial support and generous time-off options, we’ve got you covered.

Elevate your career with development programs, connect through networking events, and make a difference with community volunteer opportunities.

VIEW JOB DESCRIPTION:

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Pay Range:

The pay range for this role is:

$101,800.00 - $135,700.00

This range represents a good faith estimate of the salary range that MGM reasonably expects to pay for the position upon hire. The actual salary offer will take into account a wide range of factors, including location.

This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s incentive plan.

Employees in this position are eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plans, and time off plans. Specific program offerings vary by eligibility factors such as geographic location, employment status, and union membership.

Are you ready to JOIN THE SHOW ? Apply today!