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VP Cybersecurity Operations

MGM Resorts International

VP Cybersecurity Operations

full-timePosted: Sep 2, 2026Updated: Sep 3, 2026NV 6770 Edmond St, Las Vegas, Office - US

Job Description

Las Vegas, NevadaThe SHOW comes alive at MGM Resorts InternationalHave 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 Vice President of Cyber Security is a senior enterprise leader responsible for defining and executing the cybersecurity strategy that protects MGM Resorts International’s global operations, digital ecosystem, and technology infrastructure. Reporting to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), this executive leads Security Operations, Threat Exposure Management, and Secure Software Delivery, overseeing enterprise threat detection, incident response, vulnerability reduction, and defense against increasingly sophisticated automated and AI-enabled threats. The Vice President also owns the security and resilience of the software delivery ecosystem, partnering closely with Engineering, Architecture, Risk, and IT leadership to shape strategic technology roadmaps, strengthen cyber resilience, reduce enterprise risk, and ensure the security of the technology platforms that enable MGM Resorts’ business and digital guest experience.THE DAY-TO-DAY:Enterprise Incident Response & Resilience: Lead crisis response, digital forensics, and recovery across cloud, on-premises, and gaming environments.Autonomous SecOps & AI Defense: Direct advanced detection, automated response, and AI-driven security operations to counter emerging threats.Attack Surface & Exposure Management: Drive continuous asset visibility, vulnerability prioritization, and threat-informed remediation across the enterprise.Threat Simulation & Validation: Continuously test and validate defenses through automated adversary simulations and proactive security assessments.Secure Software & Supply Chain: Own the security of CI/CD pipelines, development environments, artifact repositories, software provenance, SBOMs, and third-party dependencies.Application Security & Zero Trust: Embed automated code security, secrets protection, AI development guardrails, and Zero Trust controls across technology platforms.Strategy, Performance & Leadership: Define cybersecurity roadmaps, drive team and vendor accountability, optimize investments, and lead high-performing organizations and multi-million-dollar budgets.THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred.6+ years of relevant cybersecurity experience within organizations of comparable size, complexity, and mission; hospitality experience preferred.CISSP, GCIH, GIAC, ISC2, or ISACA certification preferred.Demonstrated success managing security events, incidents, alerts, and emerging threats, with familiarity with cybersecurity legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements.Strong technical knowledge across software engineering, distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, modern development environments, threat intelligence, adversary TTPs, AI-enabled threats, Zero Trust, workload identity, and defense-in-depth.Proven ability to establish performance metrics, drive continuous improvement, manage budgets, negotiate vendors, and optimize cybersecurity investments and ROI.Exceptional executive communication, stakeholder influence, talent development, and crisis decision-making skills, with the ability to translate complex technical risk into clear business decisions.THE PERKS & BENEFITS:Wellness incentive programs to help you stay healthy physically and mentallyAccess 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 moreFree meals in our employee dining roomFree parking Health & Income Protection benefits (for eligible employees)Professional and personal development through programs and networking opportunities as well as volunteer opportunities in the communityVIEW JOB DESCRIPTION:https://mgmresorts.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=2&jobcode=11456Are you ready to JOIN THE SHOW? Apply today!

Locations

  • NV 6770 Edmond St, Las Vegas, Office - US

Skills Required

  • cybersecurity legalintermediate

Preferred Qualifications

  • Demonstrated success managing security events, incidents, alerts, and emerging threats, with familiarity with cybersecurity legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements. (experience)
  • Strong technical knowledge across software engineering, distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, modern development environments, threat intelligence, adversary TTPs, AI-enabled threats, Zero Trust, workload identity, and defense-in-depth. (experience)
  • Proven ability to establish performance metrics, drive continuous improvement, manage budgets, negotiate vendors, and optimize cybersecurity investments and ROI. (experience)
  • Exceptional executive communication, stakeholder influence, talent development, and crisis decision-making skills, with the ability to translate complex technical risk into clear business decisions. (experience)

Benefits

  • general: Wellness incentive programs to help you stay healthy physically and mentally
  • general: 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
  • general: Free meals in our employee dining room
  • general: Free parking
  • general: Health & Income Protection benefits (for eligible employees)
  • general: Professional and personal development through programs and networking opportunities as well as volunteer opportunities in the community
  • general: Wellness incentive programs to help you stay healthy physically and mentally
  • general: 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
  • general: Free meals in our employee dining room
  • general: Health & Income Protection benefits (for eligible employees)
  • general: Professional and personal development through programs and networking opportunities as well as volunteer opportunities in the community

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