DescriptionESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Responsibilities include, but may not be limited to the following:
- Manage the host hardware and operating system.
- Manage multiple servers and software used for systems that directly support Caesars.
- Develops and implements system procedures. Develops and delivers training to employees.
- Participates in the development of a long-term strategic plan that links to the overall architecture, Caesars vision, Senior Management’s objectives and ensures interoperability of all systems and applications.
- Responsible for the installation, maintenance, performance, monitoring and security for the strategic systems.
- Responsible for problem analysis and resolution.
- Enforce security to meet Audit Controls.
- Recognize and identify potential areas where existing data security policies and procedures require change, or where new ones need to be developed, especially regarding future business expansion.
- Participates in the development or selection of applications and technologies to enable Caesars Cybersecurity to respond to the needs of our customers, both external and internal.
- Performs installation, troubleshooting, and problem determination.
- Work with other technical groups, developers and management to resolve complex business, computer system and data communication problems. Install, upgrade and maintain hardware & software products.
- Handles complex production and operational problems requiring individual judgment and latitude for independent action to solve these problems.
- Plan and coordinate all hardware installations, changes and updates with vendors and users, adhering to the I.T. Change Control Process.
- Administer and control updates/changes to production security systems. Recommend design changes to management and development staff to maximize resources.
- Identify reoccurring and potential operations problems. Recommends controls for prevention. Report results from technical research, system performance reports and problem resolutions to upper management.
- Recognize and identify potential areas where existing policies and procedures require change, or where new ones need to be developed, especially regarding future business expansion.
- Implements network security and access policies as defined by management.
- Collect and analyze system data for quality assurance of technical design and optimum system performance. Adjust system parameters to achieve peak system performance. Administer systems and tools to analyze and secure computer system programs.
- Recommend security software and its application. Recommend alternative security measures, if needed, to support disaster recovery efforts.
- Engineer and implement new systems and additions/upgrades to existing systems.
- Leverages a variety of resources to research emerging computer industry trends and directions.
- Collaborates to ensure that designs contribute not only to the efficiency of an individual technology but to the effectiveness of the overall solution.
- Acts as technical advisor to systems analysts, application specialists and operations personnel.
- Coordinates initiatives with other departments to maximize efficiencies.
- Maintains and monitors policies, procedures, and standards regarding system management.
- Participates in the development, maintenance, and periodic testing of a comprehensive disaster recovery plan.
- Monitors emerging technology developments and identifies innovations with potential for the infrastructure.
- Makes recommendations for new/altered technologies that would contribute to system cost savings and/or productivity improvements.
- Monitors the overall vendor performance and escalates within Caesars management as appropriate.
- Utilizes vendors to identify opportunities to leverage existing vendor technology to improve Caesars operational efficiency.
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
- Minimum 1-3 years’ work experience in cybersecurity required, additional experience in computer support, networking, programming, or operations preferred.
- Requires knowledge of operating systems, client/server technology, information security, wide and local area networks, communications protocols, real-time systems, mission-critical systems, industry standards and FCC regulations, and various types of computer terminal equipment. Demonstrated analytical skills, problem solving skills. Extensive training in engineering disciplines including systems programming, systems design, computer technology and software disciplines. Operations management, project management, and system implementation management skills.
EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent business experience in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or MIS.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
As a condition of employment, you may be required to submit to additional background checks, be licensed to work in various regulated casino jurisdictions, and/or various screenings during your employment.
The Casino Entertainment industry is a 24x7x365 industry. This job will require occasional after-hours, nights, and weekend support. This position is eligible to be remote.
