Engineer - Data Security
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Engineer - Data Security
Location
Las Vegas, NV, United States
Experience
Mid
Posted
Jul 30, 2026
Apply by
August 29, 2026
Applicants
0
Early applicantEasy applyFull-timeWork from Office
Job Description
## Job Description
The Engineer – Data Security is responsible for technical design and execution of the Data Security Program for Wynn Resorts. Reporting to the Executive Director of Information Security, this role will be key in assuring effective enforcement of company data processing policy and utilization of advanced data security control systems.
Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Develop and implement comprehensive data security strategies and policies
- Operationalize company’s data classification and protection program by defining and enforcing policies, procedures, and access controls based on user, device, and location.
- Implement and manage tools—including sensitivity labeling, data loss prevention, retention, and lifecycle management—to ensure proper classification, protection, and compliant handling of structured and unstructured data
- Enforce technical and procedural controls to govern the movement and exposure of sensitive data within and outside the organization.
- Continuously monitor Wynn-hosted structured data systems to ensure compliance against company requirements including encryption, obfuscation, privileged access, etc.
- Implement and manage encryption solutions for data at rest and in transit across all relevant systems and platforms.
- Restrict the use of production data strictly to its intended environment, preventing unauthorized access or replication in non-production areas.
- Maintain and update inventories of applications and systems that store or process sensitive data.
- Architect and implement identity and access management solutions to ensure appropriate use, permissions, roles and auditing of user activity
- Perform regular penetration testing and vulnerability assessments to proactively identify and address security weaknesses
- Stay up-to-date with the latest data security trends, technologies, and compliance requirements
- Other duties as assigned.
## Qualifications
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Security, or / or IT management
- 7+ years of experience in data security or a related field
- Advanced knowledge of data security protocols, encryption techniques, and key management
- Hands-on experience and practical understanding of unstructured data storage systems is required, including Network-Attached Storage systems, SMB/CIFS shares, and cloud-based file collaboration systems (Google Drive, OneDrive, Box, etc.)
- Hands-on experience and practical understanding of structured data storage and processing systems is required, including on premises and cloud-based Database Management Systems (MySQL, MSSQL, OracleDB, etc.)
- Practical understanding of permissions, roles, groups, users, and Non-Human Identity (NHI) as it relates to authorized and unauthorized access to sensitive data in various applications
- Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills for leadership, technical, and business audiences
- Understanding of the fundamentals of data minimization and electronic records management is preferred
- Advanced knowledge of data security protocols, encryption techniques, data recovery techniques, and key management
- Proficiency in security information tools and systems preferred
- Understanding of project management principles including problem statements, use cases, success criteria, is preferred
- Exercise strong judgment in fast‑moving situations with multiple priorities, making informed decisions that balance risk, business needs, and stakeholder expectations Must be a critical thinker with strong problem-solving skills
- Detail oriented, self-motivated and disciplined, with excellent time management skills
- Must be able to obtain and maintain any licensing or active work cards required, at present or in the future, for this position at all times
- Excellent professionalism and ability to maintain strict confidentiality of company and employee information
## Additional Information
Wynn Resorts is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Wynn Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement comprehensive data security strategies and policies
- Operationalize data classification and protection programs by defining and enforcing policies and access controls
- Implement and manage tools for sensitivity labeling, data loss prevention, retention, and lifecycle management
- Enforce technical and procedural controls to govern the movement and exposure of sensitive data
- Monitor hosted structured data systems to ensure compliance with encryption, obfuscation, and privileged access requirements
- Implement and manage encryption solutions for data at rest and in transit
- Restrict production data use to intended environments to prevent unauthorized access or replication
- Maintain and update inventories of applications and systems storing or processing sensitive data
- Architect and implement identity and access management solutions for user activity auditing
- Perform regular penetration testing and vulnerability assessments to identify security weaknesses
- Stay up-to-date with data security trends, technologies, and compliance requirements
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science
- Data Science
- Information Security
- or IT management
Skills Required
Data security protocolsEncryption techniquesKey managementNetwork-Attached StorageSMB/CIFS sharesCloud-based file collaboration systemsGoogle DriveOneDriveBoxDatabase Management SystemsMySQLMSSQLOracleDBIdentity and access managementPenetration testingVulnerability assessmentsWritten communicationOral communicationPresentation skillsCritical thinkingProblem-solvingDetail orientedSelf-motivatedDisciplinedTime managementProfessionalismConfidentialitySecurity information tools and systemsData recovery techniquesProject management principlesLeadership
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