Boyd Gaming · 20 hours ago
Sr Cyber Defense Security Specialist
Las Vegas, NV
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expBoyd Gaming Corporation is one of the premier casino entertainment companies in the United States, committed to evolving and maintaining leadership in the industry. They are seeking a Sr Cyber Defense Security Specialist who will be responsible for leading technical and operational duties in various areas of information security, including incident response and threat intelligence, to enhance the organization's security posture.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for documenting, monitoring and reporting on various security related systems and processes to ensure system and data integrity, security and availability
Creation of policy, day to day management, administration and maintenance of Information Security tool set
Identification of any tool or visibility gap in the existing tool set
Identification of team requirements for any given technology, documentation of the current or proposed architecture, lead any proof of concept and document results, quantify any recommendations for the use of any new security tool, process or procedure
Cross training the team on day to day use, standard operating procedures and tuning of the security tool set
Analyze threat intelligence and risks. Identify and document impact to Boyd and any mitigation or remediation actions required
Lead initiatives and own the outcomes related to remediation or mitigation against identified day zero attacks. Liaise with cross functional teams to facilitate and ensure implementation of any necessary tasks to defend against the risk
Escalation point and technical subject matter expert for Security Analysts and any third-party security providers
Responsible for tracking all security incidents to resolution
Leading defensive protocols and programs when attacks occur
Simulating attacks to identify potential areas of weakness in defenses and alerting
Writing detailed reports and providing accurate metrics
Perform the role and duties of an internal expert on matters relating to threat detection and incident response
Lead investigations into attacks and indicators of compromise. Provide a coordinated response to applicable complex cyber-attacks
Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of security monitoring and incident response processes and solutions as required to support Boyd’s Information Security program and exceed team objectives
Tracking cybersecurity news and trends for applicable systems, and reporting concerns to appropriate resources
Documenting and updating security related policies, including participation in the periodic review process and managing policy exceptions and risk acceptances in coordination with the Boyd Risk and Compliance teams
Manage, update, modify alerts, adjust/tune event correlation rules to increase accuracy/relevance/effectiveness and create new rules based on threat changes and evolving risks
Use creativity and innovation to automate and streamline team processes and procedures
Perform event correlation, analysis of malicious activity indicators and appropriate response based on review and access to multiple security tools
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or Cyber Security, and/or equivalent experience
7-10 years of professional Information Security Incident Response/ Forensics/ SOC experience
Proven experience with Information Security industry best practices
Proven experience with System/ Application vulnerabilities, threats and exploitation
Proven experience with malware analysis (dynamic and static) or forensic examination
Advanced knowledge and understanding of Windows, Linux, Unix and networking
Understanding of ISO 27001 / 27002, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, COBIT, SOX, PCI, CCPA and ITIL
Expert level computer and IT skills
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
High levels of creativity, patience and ability to remain calm and focused in a crisis
Highly motivated, self-starter, competitive, and attracted to challenging opportunities
Demonstrated strong decision-making skills. Having a logical and analytical approach to problem-solving, being able to assess situations and decide on the best course of action; understanding test results and developing solutions
Demonstrated advanced organizational and time management skills. Completing tasks in a timely manner; being detail-oriented, able to perform repetitive tests in a thorough and consistent manner; being able to work on several tasks at the same time while still accomplishing goals and deadlines
Advanced communication skills. Being able to articulate technical issues and requirements in a clear and non-technical manner
Excellent teamwork skills. Ability to partner with the business and cross functional IT teams, working as a cohesive and effective unit
Highest levels of honesty, integrity and objectivity. Ability to remain objective when analyzing weaknesses and proposed new solutions; being responsible and understanding the level of trust required to handle private and highly sensitive information and situations
Preferred
Masters' Degree in Computer Science or Information Security
Company
Boyd Gaming
Boyd Gaming Corporation is one of the nation’s leading casino entertainment companies, but we’re so much more than that! We're a billion-dollar, publicly-traded company that retains the philosophy of a family-owned business, focused on creating long-term, sustainable growth for our shareholders.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.65B2026-01-21Post Ipo Debt· $2.65B
1993-10-22IPO
Leadership Team
Ted Bogich
Chief Operating Officer
Steve Thompson
Chief Administrative Officer
Recent News
2025-11-12
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