Description

Your Role

The Senior Cyber Specialist will be responsible for guiding technical teams of cyber security technical specialists to ensure risk reduction is achieved while abiding cyber security standards. Provide support and guide the maintenance of cyber solutions ensuring the protection and integrity of Gateway corporate and Gaming Management Systems (GMS).  They will ensure that cyber threat intelligence is consistently woven into the fabric of our threat & vulnerability management program; managing the backbone of the cyber program growth must be always maintained in accordance with established standards.

Why Work for Us?

Gateway celebrates and empowers our team members, who make it all possible. A career at Gateway means working with great people, being recognized for your unique contribution and career advancement opportunities across our 30+ locations. Our employees thrive with ongoing training and leadership programs while working in a dynamic and fun environment. See for yourself what its like to be on a team that values your vision, skill and energy.

We Provide

• Full benefits package for full-time employees
• Retirement savings plan
• Exciting, supportive and fun work environment
• Family and friends discounts on travel, tech, food, beverage, and fitness
• Development and training opportunities

What You Bring

• Bachelors Degree in Technology, Computer Science or equivalent
• CISSP, CISM, CISA, GSEC, CEH, GCIH are considered an asset
• 7+ years of experience leading a Cyber security team function, cyber security support/solution delivery team preferably in a casino or gaming and entertainment industry or other large enterprise environment
• 7+ years of experience in a hands-on role leading implementation and supporting cyber security initiatives with focus on business application systems
• Experience in leading DR runbook and execution in a mission-critical high availability environment preferred
• Experience in providing services to agreed SLAs and OLA preferred
• Ability to use and understand cyber security technologies and standards
• Broad understanding of Cyber Security technology
• In depth understanding of information security policies and risk analysis
• Advanced knowledge/familiarity with SIEM, DLPs, NGFWs, SIEMs, Identity Management Solutions, IDS/IPS, Vulnerability Assessment Tools, Internet Security Tools, Multi Factor Authentication, Cryptography, Multi-platform access controls, Cloud Security Controls
• Oversee and instruct employees in security awareness and practices
• Working knowledge of MS Windows, Linux controls and cloud computing architecture platforms, networks and firewalls
• Experience with leading vulnerability assessment functional practices
• In depth knowledge of business continuity & disaster recovery concepts, controls and processes.    

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and maintain the overall Enterprise Risk management program by ensuring that security and compliance risks are mitigated and is responsible for protecting data from compromise
• Maintain active situational awareness of the threat landscape by consistently evaluating cyber threat intelligence and communicating critical updates to cyber leadership
• Provide technical leadership within CTI-driven initiatives to further address attack surface management risks with peers across our industry vertical
• Responsible for analyzing, developing, implementing and enforcing security, privacy and data protection requirements, policies and corporate technical guidelines
• Provide technical guidance among cross functional groups to ensure compliance with gaming standards and Gateway requirements as across multiple sites and lines of businesses
• Guide and mentor a high-performance team of Cyber Security Professionals by providing technical expertise to their growth and development
• Initiate, facilitate and promote activities to increase the level of information protection awareness within the company
• Lead threat management related initiatives and implements process and methods to raise the maturity of security governance and execution within the company while improving the security of information assets
• Oversee ongoing evaluation of vulnerability assessment measures, identifying any threats and making recommendations to reduce exposure
• Ensure systems, applications, and client programs are designed in accordance with data protection policies, guidelines, and standards
• Manage and investigate security related incidents and conduct threat risk assessments
• Oversee in the implementation of risk reduction controls
• Act as a technical trusted leader advising cyber leadership, representative for all security and/or business continuity audits, reviews, certifications or inquiries with internal and external clients
• Manage the maintenance of documentation on information protection practices, policies and procedures
• Lead ongoing tuning of data protection and cyber security technologies as a trusted technical expert
• Review new business opportunities to ensure proper privacy/security/business continuity requirements are appropriate, and adequately captured
• Work with leadership to ensure all SOP documentation is up-to-date. Accountable for the accuracy of procedural efficiency and documentation relating to the application or cyber services
• Partner with peers in other departments to implement security and overall compliance initiatives

Get to Know Gateway

Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Limited (“Gateway”) is one of the largest and most diversified gaming and entertainment companies in Canada with 30+ gaming properties in British Columbia and Ontario and two additional properties in Edmonton, Alberta. Across its entire portfolio, Gateway currently employs approximately 7,000 people and features approximately 334 table games (including 27 poker tables), 13,555 slots, 91 food and beverage outlets and 561 hotel rooms. A multi-pronged growth strategy has seen Gateway diversify and expand its product offering, including developing proprietary casino and restaurant brands, dramatically improving the gaming customer experience while attracting new customers. Some of Gateway's proprietary brands include Match Eatery & Public House, Atlas Steak + Fish and the new Halley’s Club.  In 2022, Gateway will celebrate 30 years in the business of gaming and entertainment in Canada. Additional information is available at www.gatewaycasinos.com.  

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Gateway is a proud equal opportunity employer and dedicates itself to Respect, Integrity, Team-Work and Exceptional Customer Service. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free candidate experience and work environment. If you require accommodation at any point during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.