Business Solution Security Architect

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Job Profile Title:

Business Solution Security Architect

Job Code:

11632

Profile Title:

11632 Business Solution Security Architect

Grade / Band:

IC5

FLSA Status:

Exempt

The Information Security Business Solution Architect will collaborate with business stakeholders to understand information security needs and will work with various Information Security teams such as Cybersecurity, Risk & Compliance, Enterprise Architecture (EA) and Identity and Access Management (IAM) teams to develop solutions to meet the needs of the business.

The BSA will bridge the gap between business innovation and technical resilience by translating complex security needs into requirements and will lead the alignment of Information Security requirements with business-critical initiatives, ensuring that every platform and program is "secure by design".  There is the opportunity to collaborate with Business Units and COEs to drive and support Product Development and implementation, and design and advocate for high-performance security solutions that empower business units rather than hinder them. The candidate is the primary liaison responsible for the "voice of the customer" (the business) within the security organization, ensuring that all policies, standards, and services are integrated seamlessly into the business lifecycle.

The BSA will provide executive-level oversight for the continuous delivery of projects, products, security standards and managing a complex landscape of regulatory requirements including SOX, PCI-DSS, and Gaming regulations. The BSAs mission is to ensure that all technical products not only meet industry best practices but also serve as scalable, compliant assets that protect the organization's reputation and operational integrity.

Acts as the key liaison between Information Security, relevant business units, and outside vendors to understand and translate business requirements to functional and technical solutions to achieve commercial objectives.  Builds and continuously develops effective working relationships with the relevant business stakeholders to serve as a key decision maker and advisor on strategic business issues.

Proactively identifies information security deficiencies or opportunities for improvement and facilitates development of pragmatic solutions. Monitors information security trends internal and external to the Company and keeps LOB leadership informed about information security-related trends

Leverages risk-based reporting to shape the risk posture and subsequently derive guidance to improve information security adoption across assigned lines of business.

Champions MGM’s Information Security strategy, ensuring enterprise objectives and requirements are communicated and understood by business stakeholders.

Maintains a strong understanding of the IT environment to manage the threat and risk landscape – application stacks, infrastructure components, and external facing footprint.

Coordinates information security risk assessments on internal and external services.

Define and own the long‑term product vision, roadmap, and strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals, enterprise architecture standards, and regulatory/security requirements

Establish product KPIs, performance dashboards, and reporting cadences to ensure visibility into health, adoption, and value realization

Serve as the senior liaison to Line of Business (LOB) leaders, ensuring direction reflects operational needs across COEs (Security, Legal, Risk, Surveillance, etc.)

product Lead identification of opportunities for product consolidation, optimization, automation, or rationalization to reduce technical debt and improve user experience.

Develop and present executive-level communications and presentations to drive alignment and informed-decision making at senior leadership and board-levels.

Performs other job-related duties as requested

Proof of eligibility to work in the United States

Bachelor's Degree

Information Systems/Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field

Required

8+ Years of Prior Relevant Experience

Experience in a variety of information security disciplines

Required

Familiar with IT governance and compliance concepts, practices and procedures, which includes IT General Controls, PCI-DSS, SOX and Gaming MICS (Minimal Internal Control Standards).

Required

Ability to lead and prioritize in a high-pressure environment.

Required

CISSP, CISM and/or CISA highly desired.

Preferred

Previous experience building, deploying, supporting, maintaining, troubleshooting and communicating Information Security solutions with business stakeholders and vendors.

Preferred

Previous experience working in a similar industry such as hospitality or gaming.

Preferred

Proven experience defining and executing multi-year product roadmaps for enterprise-level platforms, with a specific focus on balancing technical debt, security requirements, and business innovation.

Preferred

Proven ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical people to enhance understanding and drive to decisions that lead to positive outcomes

Proven ability to collaborate, build relationships and influence individuals at all levels in a matrix-management environment (as well as external vendors and service providers) to ensure alignment.

Strong organizational skills, the ability to perform under pressure and management of multiple priorities with competing demands for resources

Strong analytical, data processing and problem-solving skills.

Proficiency in process formulation and continual improvement.

Written and oral communication skills including interaction with business partners, vendors, and technical staff.

Demonstrated track record in the development and deployment to production of increasingly more complex solutions.

Knowledge of networking concepts and communication protocols.

Ability to organize, prioritize and delegate workload and withstand the pressure of multiple work assignments and short notice deadlines.

Proven ability to provide Product support and direction across the Product Lifecycle.

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