Lead Analyst Cybersecurity Offensive Security

JOB SUMMARY: 

• We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Analyst, Cybersecurity Offensive Security to join our team. This role will join a team that’s mission is to support the reduction of business risk through:
  • Proven experience in cyber threat hunting and insider threat 
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to translate complex technical information into actionable insights for diverse audiences
  • Superior communication and collaboration skills

 

KEY JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Cyber Threat Hunting:

• Conduct regular, proactive searches for potential threats, vulnerabilities, and signs of compromise within the organization’s network, endpoints, and systems.
• Analyze logs, network traffic, and system activity to identify anomalous behavior that could indicate malicious activity.
• Develop and refine threat-hunting techniques and methodologies to uncover previously undetected threats.

1. Investigate and Respond to Insider Threat Incidents:

• Conduct thorough investigations into suspected insider threat incidents, including gathering evidence, analyzing logs, and tracking the activity of users within the network.
• Collaborate with incident response teams to contain and mitigate the impact of insider threats and assist in post-incident analysis to identify weaknesses.

1. Develop Insider Threat Detection and Mitigation Strategies:

• Design and implement monitoring solutions that detect both malicious and unintentional actions that could lead to data exfiltration, intellectual property theft, or other insider threats.
• Develop and implement access control policies, data protection measures, and user behavior analytics tools to proactively reduce the risk of insider threats.

1. Incident Investigation and Analysis:

Incident Investigation and Analysis:

• Investigate security incidents to understand the full scope of attacks and identify their origin, methods, and impact.
• Coordinate with incident response teams to analyze and contain security breaches and mitigate risks.
• Perform forensic analysis to trace the attack path and determine any indicators of compromise (IoC).

1. Technical Expertise:

• Familiarity with various technologies and platforms such as firewalls, endpoints, SIEMs, proxy based platforms, etc.
• Possess in-depth knowledge of vulnerabilities, attacks, cyber threats, open-source research, and nation-state actors.

1. Communication and Reporting:

• Effectively communicate complex security information through concise briefings, presentations, 

1. 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.

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE and QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, cyber-security, or related discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in information security, risk management, or a related role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to handle diverse projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a corporate or large organizational setting.
• Preferred certifications in security management, risk, and compliance (CISSP, CISA, CISM, GSEC, CRISC, or equivalent).
• Prior experience supporting Gaming and Hospitality environments or similar 24/7 operations is a requirement.
• Possess exceptional analytical skills with the ability to identify and prioritize security requirements.
• 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.

 

PHYSICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Flexible working arrangements may be available.
• Some Travel may be required

 

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.