IT Security Engineer
Job Description
The IT Security Engineer will support mid to senior-level cybersecurity engineering across Rolling Hills Casino Resort. This onsite role in Corning, CA focuses on building and maintaining security capabilities for casino networks and systems, including monitoring, incident support, and ongoing security awareness.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership for cybersecurity initiatives across vulnerability and threat management, endpoint security, SIEM operations, email security, data loss prevention, user security awareness, and data governance.
- Partner with the Tribal Gaming Commission to support compliance with Tribal, State, and Federal regulations related to information technology at Rolling Hills Casino Resort.
- Collaborate with Executive Leadership to design and implement organizational IT security strategies.
- Manage and maintain existing security platforms including CrowdStrike Falcon, Microsoft Defender, Darktrace, Abnormal Security, Proofpoint, Conceal Browse, KnowBe4, and related security technologies.
- Monitor, analyze, and report on security-relevant events collected via tools such as ManageEngine Log360 and other integrated security data sources.
- Research emerging threats, attack techniques, and evasion methods; provide detection and prevention recommendations and take action based on findings.
- Maintain current knowledge of security trends, vulnerabilities, and adversary tactics.
- Design and maintain a security awareness program strategy, including phishing simulations and workforce education.
- Conduct and facilitate in-person and virtual cybersecurity training, including ongoing 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.
- Support cybersecurity incidents by performing 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.
- Serve as a technical mentor and escalation point for support personnel.
- Remain informed of job-related issues through professional networking, training programs, seminars, and trade publications.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of experience.
- Minimum 21 years of age.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent professional experience.
- Demonstrates a professional, courteous, and responsive approach when interacting with users.
- Understands that immediate response to security events may impact work hours or scheduling.
Technical Skills and Technology Exposure
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Products, with emphasis on server operating systems.
- Experience with Palo Alto enterprise firewalls.
- Experience with Microsoft Entra, Intune, and Azure AD environments.
- Advanced experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, Organizational Units, and Group Policy.
- Working knowledge of Linux systems and command-line administration.
- Experience with Cohesity backup and recovery solutions.
- Strong understanding of TCP/IP, VLANs, VPNs, and firewall architecture.
- Proficiency in PowerShell and working knowledge of Python for automation and security engineering tasks.
Security Platforms and Tools
- CrowdStrike Falcon, Microsoft Defender, Darktrace, Abnormal Security
- Proofpoint, Conceal Browse, KnowBe4
- ManageEngine Log360
- Microsoft Products, Palo Alto enterprise firewalls
- Microsoft Entra, Intune, Azure AD
- Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy
- Linux, Cohesity, TCP/IP, VLANs, VPNs, firewall architecture
- PowerShell, Python
Certifications, Licensing, and Compliance
- Professional certification is strongly preferred, such as: CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Linux+, CompTIA Server+, CompTIA CySA+, CompTIA PenTest+, (ISC)2 SSCP.
- Ability to obtain and maintain required gaming license and Title 31 certification.
Compensation and Location
- Salary: USD 82,700 to 132,300 per year
- Location: Corning, CA (onsite)
Working Environment
The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing essential functions. The employee may be occasionally exposed to tobacco smoke, wet, cold, hot, and/or humid conditions, fumes or tobacco smoke, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, and risk of radiation.
Noise level is usually moderate. The position requires frequent use of hands to finger, handle, or feel; the ability to stoop, kneel, bend, twist, crouch or crawl; ability to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance. The position also requires the ability to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 50 lbs.