Sr Manager, Network Firewall

The SHOW comes alive at MGM Resorts International

Have 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 Senior Manager of Network Firewall will lead a team of engineers with full ownership of firewall strategy and operations, driving secure connectivity across the enterprise. This role combines technical leadership with a product-focused mindset to enhance security, resilience, and agility. Key responsibilities include managing firewall policies, leading incident response, ensuring compliance, monitoring threats and application health, and continuously improving network security in line with emerging trends and best practices.

THE DAY-TO-DAY:

• Lead and mentor a team of firewall engineers, promoting a collaborative, high-performance culture

• Own and optimize firewall and load balancer architectures to support secure, scalable, and agile network operations

• Design and implement resilient network solutions aligned with enterprise security and availability goals

• Monitor network health using SNMP, policy management, and observability tools to drive proactive maintenance and rapid response

• Manage complex incident and problem resolution efforts related to network and application-layer security

• Stay current with security best practices, technologies, and industry trends to inform continuous improvement

• Oversee vendor performance and governance to ensure high-quality, cost-effective solutions

• Collaborate across teams to align network security with business and technical priorities

• Drive initiatives to improve scalability, performance, cost-efficiency, and supportability of network security systems

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience

• 2+ years of experience leading, managing, and mentoring technical teams in a high-performance environment

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in network security, with deep expertise in enterprise firewall management

• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and make informed, data-driven decisions

• Advanced operational expertise with network security policy management tools for efficient administration, governance, and auditing

• In-depth knowledge of network monitoring and full-stack observability tools, with a strong focus on application-layer insights

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a track record of effective cross-functional collaboration

• Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate (CCNA CyberOps)

• Cisco Certified Network Associate - Routing and Switching (CCNA Route Switch)

• CompTIA Network Security-related certifications (e.g., Security+, Network+, CySA+)

THE PERKS & BENEFITS:

• Prioritize your wellness, access programs crafted to nurture your mental and physical health.

• Enjoy unbeatable discounts on hotel stays, dining, retail, entertainment, and exclusive partner perks for travel, tech, and beyond!

• Savor delicious meals for free in our employee dining room.

• Park with ease-whether you're on or off shift, it's free!

• From healthcare to financial support and generous time-off options, we've got you covered.

• Elevate your career with development programs, connect through networking events, and make a difference with community volunteer opportunities.

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Are you ready to JOIN THE SHOW? Apply today!