Lead Cyber Forensics Investigator

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 Lead Cyber Forensics Investigator serves as the company's principal cyber forensics investigator working collaboratively with Legal, Corporate Security Investigators, IT Security, Internal Investigations, Fraud Control, and other stakeholders as needed to investigate and collect evidence in cases requiring specialized cyber expertise in:

THE DAY-TO-DAY:

Cyber Forensics Investigation:

• Lead and conduct comprehensive digital investigations into cyber incidents, including data breaches, malware infections,
• network intrusions, and insider threats.
• Lead investigations into insider threats, including unauthorized access, data exfiltration, and sabotage, utilizing digital forensic
• techniques and behavioral analysis.
• Conduct intelligence gathering and prepare reports of forensic findings for employee or customer fraud investigations for HR,
• Legal, Fraud, and other relevant departments.
• Utilize advanced forensic tools and techniques to collect, preserve, analyze, and present digital evidence in support of
• investigations and legal requests.
• Perform forensic analysis on various digital devices and platforms, including computers, servers, mobile devices, and cloud
• environments.
• Document findings, write detailed forensic reports, and present findings to internal stakeholders and external clients as
• necessary.
• Implement monitoring and detection mechanisms to proactively identify and mitigate insider threats within the organization,
• including maintaining the Company’s data loss prevention program.

Incident Response:

• Serve as a key member of the incident response team, providing expertise and leadership during cybersecurity incidents.
• Develop and maintain incident response plans, procedures, and playbooks to ensure effective response to cyber threats.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to contain and remediate incidents in a timely manner, minimizing impact on business
• operations.
• Conduct post-incident reviews and analysis to identify lessons learned and improve incident response processes.

Team Leadership:

• Mentor and coach junior members of the cyber forensics and incident response team, fostering a culture of continuous learning
• and professional development.
• Provide guidance and support to team members during complex investigations and high-pressure incident response scenarios.
• Collaborate with other teams within the organization to enhance overall cybersecurity posture and readiness.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent experience in Cybersecurity
• 7 to 8 years of prior relevant experience in collecting and evaluating forensic evidence conducting related interviews and preparing formalized reports​
• Advanced knowledge in cyber investigations and related forensic examination, as demonstrated by successful completion of Global Information Assurance Certification Forensic Analyst (GCFA) certifications or equivalent

THE PERKS & BENEFITS:

• Wellness incentive programs to help you stay healthy physically and mentally
• Access to company hotel, food and beverage, retail, and entertainment discounts as well as discounts with company partners on things like travel, electronics, online shopping, and more
• Free Parking 
• Health & Income Protection benefits (for eligible employees)
• Professional and personal development through programs and networking opportunities as well as volunteer opportunities in the community

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION:

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