Sr Firewall Engineer at MGM Resorts International

Nevada, Missouri, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Hospitality, Entertainment, Gaming, CasinoIndustries

Bachelor's degree required
5+ years of experience in network security, focused on firewall management and delivering enterprise-scale technical solutions with operational support
Demonstrated ability to design and implement secure network architectures aligned with business and technical requirements
Proficient in translating complex requirements into actionable solutions and articulating the business value of network security designs
Skilled in quantitative analysis, problem-solving, and leveraging data to drive technical decision-making and continuous improvement
Experienced with network automation tools, scripting, and the integration of modern solutions such as Zscaler with traditional firewall technologies
Hands-on experience with Palo Alto, Cisco, and Netscaler (or equivalent load balancer platforms), including tools such as Cisco Catalyst Center and Identity Services Engine (ISE)
Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to lead initiatives and support firm-wide innovation
Certifications such as Cisco Security Specialist, Palo Alto Networks, and CompTIA Security+ are preferred; recently expired certifications will be considered

Lead the delivery of scalable, resilient, and secure firewall solutions across a large, distributed enterprise network, aligning with organizational security requirements and industry best practices
Utilize SNMP, network security policy tools, and observability platforms to monitor network health, ensure capacity planning, and drive proactive issue identification and resolution
Lead complex incident response and root cause analysis for application-layer network security issues, driving continuous improvement and enhancing vendor governance to ensure quality and cost-effective outcomes
Ensure firewall configurations and policies meet regulatory requirements (e.g., PCI, Gaming Control Boards) and adhere to evolving industry standards through regular audits and policy reviews
Drive preventative maintenance and respond to operational issues to maintain optimal network performance, availability, and security posture
Maintain comprehensive security documentation and lead regular governance reviews to validate and evolve network security strategies, policies, and configurations
Collaborate with business and technical teams to ensure network security initiatives support broader business goals, while leading continuous improvement efforts focused on cost, scalability, supportability, and performance