Lead Cyber Threat Intelligence Architect

Caesars Entertainment is pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a Lead Cyber Threat Intelligence Architect to join our industry-leading Cybersecurity division in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The Role:

As a critical member of our team, you will be entrusted with the following responsibilities:

• Collection, Documentation, and Analysis: Gather, document, and assess raw cyber threat intelligence using leading-edge tools, technologies, and industry standards, including threat intelligence platforms and intelligence collection platforms.
• Strategic and Tactical Analysis: Conduct comprehensive assessments of our systems and networks, providing insightful tactical analyses and impactful recommendations to optimize network operations.
• Threat Detection and Prioritization: Play a pivotal role in identifying and correlating timely threat intelligence, effectively discerning genuine risks from potential false positives.
• Information Sharing and Leadership: Actively participate in informing policymakers, cyber operators, and mission area leadership with actionable cyber threat intelligence.

The Impact:

Your expertise will be instrumental in minimizing Caesars' risk potential and safeguarding our vital digital infrastructure.

We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual with:

• Proven experience in cyber threat intelligence collection, analysis, and reporting
• Strong understanding of threat intelligence platforms and intelligence collection methodologies
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to translate complex technical information into actionable insights for diverse audiences
• Superior communication and collaboration skills

 

Caesars Entertainment is the world’s most geographically diversified casino-entertainment company. Our core mission is to inspire grown-ups to play. Focusing on building loyalty and value with its guests through a unique combination of great service, excellent products and technological leadership.

This key position requires “out-of-the-box” thinking, a collaborative nature, and the ability to challenge the status quo while achieving the goal. 

Responsibilities

Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI):

• Leverage proven experience in all aspects of CTI, encompassing collection, analysis, and reporting.

Threat Intelligence Collaboration:

• Possess extensive experience in collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to:
  • Gather data and threat intelligence.
  • Analyze, validate, and enrich threat intelligence.
  • Develop joint reports.
  • Disseminate intelligence to relevant entities.

Technical Expertise:

• Familiarity with Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIPs) and Security Operations Centers (SOCs).
• Possess in-depth knowledge of vulnerabilities, attacks, cyber threats, open-source research, and nation-state actors.

Communication and Reporting:

• Effectively communicate complex security information through concise briefings, presentations, and reports covering:
  • Analysis findings.
  • Threat trends.
  • Threat actor profiles.
  • Indicator bulletins.
  • Vulnerability details.
  • Defensive strategies.

Cybersecurity Awareness:

• Maintain continuous awareness of evolving Cybersecurity tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• Regularly engage with the Director of Cybersecurity and the Security Operations Team to discuss:
  • Threat activity.
  • Adversary tactics.
  • Targeted vulnerabilities.
  • Exposure risks.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Management, MIS, or a related field.

Certifications:

• Preferred certifications in security management, risk, and compliance (CISSP, CISA, CISM, GSEC, CRISC, or equivalent).

Industry Experience:

• Prior experience supporting Gaming and Hospitality environments or similar 24/7 operations is a requirement.

Analytical Skills:

• Possess exceptional analytical skills with the ability to identify and prioritize security requirements.

Threat and Vulnerability Management (TVM):

• Demonstrate 5+ years of experience in TVM program development and operations.
• Possess 3+ years of experience working with threat intelligence feeds and Indicators of Compromise (IOCs).

Vulnerability and Threat Intelligence Expertise:

• Possess in-depth knowledge of system vulnerabilities, threat intelligence feeds, and contextualization of vulnerabilities.

Risk Management Skills:

• Demonstrate independent risk assessment skills with the ability to devise mitigation strategies and implement compensating controls.

Security Frameworks and Standards:

• Possess demonstrable knowledge of common infrastructure and web application vulnerability categorizations (CVE, CVSS, CWE).

Cloud Security Expertise:

• Knowledge and experience in cloud security posture and vulnerability management.

Incident Response Experience:

• Experience and participation (as needed) with security incident response and investigations.

Project Management and Communication:

• Proven ability to bring projects to successful completion within established timelines.
• Ability to respond to emergencies 24/7 as required.

Additional Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Detail-oriented approach to investigations and communications.
• Ability to handle confidential investigations with discretion.

At Caesars Entertainment, Inc., our Team Members create the extraordinary. We are the largest casino-entertainment company in the U.S. and one of the world's most diversified casino-entertainment providers. Since beginning in Reno, Nevada, in 1937, Caesars Entertainment has grown through the development of new resorts, expansions and acquisitions. Our resorts operate primarily under the Caesars®, Harrah's®, Horseshoe® and Eldorado® brand names. We focus on building loyalty and value with our guests through a combination of impeccable service, operational excellence and technological leadership. The company is committed to its Team Members, suppliers, communities and the environment through its PEOPLE PLANET PLAY framework.  

Our Caesars family is driven by our Mission, Vision and Values. We take great pride in living these values – Together We Win, All In On Service and Blaze the Trail – every day. Our mission, “Create the Extraordinary”. Our vision, “Create spectacular worlds. That immerse, inspire and connect you. We don’t perform magic; we create it with excellence. #WeAreCaesars”.  If you are ready to create some magic, we invite you to explore our dynamic, yet unique, career opportunities.