Senior Cyber Security Analyst

Description

The Senior Cyber Security Analyst serves as a technical subject-matter expert responsible for safeguarding the casino, racetrack, and hospitality enterprise’s information systems. This role leads advanced monitoring, threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, and compliance efforts to protect critical assets in alignment with gaming regulations, cybersecurity frameworks, and enterprise policies. Operating within a 24/7 gaming environment, the Senior Analyst partners closely with IT leadership, Security Operations, Compliance, and external regulators to ensure system resilience, rapid response to security events, and continuous improvement of security posture across all property locations.

• Perform advanced threat detection, analysis, and incident response across enterprise networks, servers, casino systems, OT devices, gaming systems, and cloud environments.
• Lead investigations into complex security incidents, breaches, or anomalies, ensuring thorough documentation, root-cause analysis, and lessons learned.
• Administer, tune, and optimize enterprise cybersecurity tools including SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, privileged access tools, firewalls, and monitoring platforms.
• Conduct and oversee vulnerability assessments, penetration testing coordination, and remediation tracking for all IT and gaming systems.
• Ensure compliance with PCI-DSS, NIST, GLI standards, OCCC/MGC cybersecurity requirements, and internal control system (ICS) mandates.
• Support configuration and change management processes by reviewing system changes for security impacts and ensuring proper controls are implemented.
• Lead development and maintenance of cybersecurity policies, incident response plans, playbooks, and technical standards.
• Collaborate with IT Infrastructure, Applications, Networking, and Operations to ensure secure design, deployment, and maintenance of new systems and technologies.
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and technical escalation support to Cyber Security Analysts and Help Desk/IT staff as needed.
• Participate in internal and external audits, regulatory reviews, and requests from gaming authorities.
• Monitor and interpret cybersecurity trends, threat intelligence, and emerging risks relevant to casino, racetrack, and hospitality operations.
• Support and help deliver enterprise cybersecurity awareness programs, training content, phishing simulations, and regulatory education for team members.
• Prepare reports on security incidents, metrics, system health, vulnerabilities, and required regulatory documentation.
• Participate in on-call and emergency response rotation for major incidents or system outages.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned by management.
  
  

Requirements

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

Education, Experience, Skills Required, Equipment Used.

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Five or more years of cybersecurity experience, associate degree or above preferred, or a combination of education and experience.
• Advanced knowledge of security operations, threat management, and enterprise monitoring tools.
• Experience with firewalls, SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, encryption, and identity/access management systems.
• Strong understanding of PCI-DSS, NIST CSF, gaming regulatory requirements, and data security standards.
• Experience supporting or securing casino, racetrack, hospitality operations, or other regulated environments preferred.
• Strong analytical and investigative skills with the ability to manage high-impact incidents.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical users.
• Ability to work independently, handle sensitive data discreetly, and maintain confidentiality.
• Proficiency with cybersecurity monitoring tools, network utilities, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must maintain a valid state gaming license as required by jurisdiction.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays to support 24/7 operations.
• May be required to respond to incidents remotely or on-site and participate in after-hours on-call rotation.
  
  

Certification Requirements

Is this position responsible for selling, serving, or distributing alcoholic beverages? No

Does this position have comp authority? No

Other Certifications? TBD

Note: This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive. It may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.

The Company is committed to achieving full equal opportunity without discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, national origin, politics, marital status, physical disability, age or sexual orientation or any other status protected by law. We welcome the strength of diversity in our workforce.

Physical Requirements And Work Environment

• standing
• lifting 20 lbs
• observing
• turning
• walking
• bending/stooping
• carrying 20 lbs
• balancing
• sitting
• pushing 20 lbs
• kneeling
• hearing
• climbing
• reaching
• pulling 20 lbs
• stretching
  
  

Indicate any other requirements which are essential to the successful performance of this job:

• Ability to communicate on the telephone (hearing)
• Ability to understand technical manuals
• Ability to speak English
• Ability to work amicably with co-workers
• Ability to write legibly in English
• Ability to learn tasks in a reasonable amount of time
• Ability to read instructions and numbers in English
• Ability to follow supervisor's instructions
• Ability to complete tasks with numerous interruptions
• Regular attendance at meetings with both internal team members and external parties as appropriate, which may include enclosed office spaces and/or outdoor field site locations. Supervisor positions may include conducting and leading meetings.
  
  

Please note this section is for the sole purpose of complying with the ADAAA " Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act" and is not to be construed to include all team members employed in each job classification. The Employer reserves the right to change the requirements of each job as changes in business and/or technology dictate.