Application Security Engineer - Cyber Security

Position Overview The primary responsibility of the Application Security Engineer – Cyber Security is to design, implement, and support the company’s overall information security infrastructure. This engineer sits at the intersection of application security, platform engineering, and AI-assisted development to embed security directly into modern AI-driven development workflows, ensuring secure, scalable software delivery while maintaining development velocity. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Partner with platform, data, and application engineering teams to build a casino management platform Integrate security into AI-assisted software development workflows Work within GitHub for code reviews, PR approvals, and security validation Perform hands‑on threat modeling with a practical, modern approach (beyond traditional frameworks like STRIDE) Automate and enhance security scanning and vulnerability detection Implement and refine risk‑based security gates within CI/CD pipelines Participate in sprint stand‑ups, architecture/design discussions, and security reviews and planning sessions Evaluate and integrate security tooling into development and AI pipelines Configure, implement, and troubleshoot a wide variety of cyber security devices Implement and maintain cyber tools Monitor and respond to output from cyber tools’ health Tune tools for optimum performance and business focused monitoring Configure and troubleshoot security infrastructure devices Capacity planning for cyber devices Respond to events/incidents with knowledge, efficiency, and professionalism Create and participate in cyber security practice exercises Identify and define system security requirements for a heterogeneous computing environment (Microsoft, IBM, Linux, proprietary OS, Industrial Control Systems) Design cyber security architecture in accordance with IT architects and current and forward‑looking network design Create, develop, and maintain detailed cyber security design documentation Prepare, document, and maintain standard operating procedures and protocols Configure and troubleshoot cyber security devices Submit and respond to tickets from an automated ticketing system Prepare change management items and participate in the Change Approval Board (CAB) meetings Create and maintain metrics Participate in incident response activities Create various types of reports and present to a varied audience Perform job duties in a safe manner Attend work as scheduled on a consistent and regular basis Perform other related duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications At least 21 years of age Proof of authorization to work in the United States Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field or 3 years of experience in cyber security or information technology Must be able to obtain and maintain any certification or license, as required by law or policy Strong experience with CI/CD pipeline engineering and security integration Hands‑on experience with AI‑assisted development tools and workflows (e.g., agents, code generation) Proficiency with GitHub Copilot and familiarity with Claude Code and other AI tools Practical experience in application security and threat modeling (beyond theoretical frameworks) Ability to review code (PRs) from a security perspective and articulate risk and impact Experience integrating security scanning tools into development pipelines Understanding of risk‑based security controls and enforcement (security gates) Experience in at least 4 of the following: System Administration Network Administration Installing and implementing security appliances Capacity planning Network architecture Cyber forensics Data Loss Prevention Firewall administration IDS/IPS installation, implementation and maintenance Vulnerability and security configuration scanning Vulnerability and configuration exploit software Anti‑virus and anti‑malware hardware and software SIEM installation, implementation and maintenance Cyber incident response Secure configuration management Threat intelligence Metrics development Problem‑solving skills and the ability to work under pressure in a constantly changing environment Ability to manage deadlines and changing priorities Must be self‑motivated and a team player collaborating with a team that spans the globe Demonstrates responsibility and accountability Must be able to communicate effectively with team members, management, senior management and consultants both verbally and in writing Must be able to create and document network and system diagrams Must be able to write understandable procedures Must be able to respond to calls as needed (24/7) Must be able to design, install and implement cyber infrastructure solutions that integrate with the existing infrastructure Ability to demonstrate a calm demeanor when faced with chaotic circumstances Knowledge of networking concepts and principles Effective written and verbal communication skills in English Experience integrating security tool stacks into AI/ML pipelines is preferred Strong soft skills and developer empathy; ability to balance security rigor with engineering velocity is preferred Physical Requirements Must be able to physically access assigned workspace areas with or without reasonable accommodation Must work remotely as necessary Must work indoors and be exposed to various environmental factors such as, but not limited to, CRT, noise, and dust Utilize laptop and standard keyboard to perform essential functions of the job #J-18808-Ljbffr Las Vegas Sands Corp.