Senior Information Security Specialist at Rushstreetinteractive

Rush Street Interactive (NYSE: RSI) is a market leader in online casino and sports betting, currently operating real-money gaming with our brands: BetRivers.com, PlaySugarHouse.com, and RushBet.co. We’re building bridges between online, social and land-based gaming businesses to create amazing, integrated experiences that keep players in the game. We are looking for a hands-on Senior Information Security Specialist to provide technical expertise across multiple security domains, ensuring our infrastructure, systems, and data are protected against evolving cyber threats. What You'll Do: • Define, design, and enhance security architecture, frameworks, and technical controls aligned with business objectives and security strategy • Develop and maintain security reference architectures, standards, and design patterns across corporate and production environments • Act as a subject matter expert across infrastructure, cloud, network, and application security • Support and lead incident response activities for major incidents, breaches, and investigations • Partner with GRC and Legal teams as a technical expert to ensure compliance with security, privacy, and data protection regulations • Define and track KPIs and KRIs to measure control effectiveness and drive continuous improvement • Collaborate with SOC and Threat Intelligence teams to stay current on threat trends and emerging technologies • Evaluate and integrate AI-driven security capabilities for proactive threat detection and incident response What You'll Bring: • Bachelor’s degree in Information Security or a related field • 5+ years of experience in information security or a related field • Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, or CISM • Advanced certifications such as GIAC (GSE, GCIA, GCIH) or OSCP • ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor or NIST CSF practitioner credentials preferred • Proven expertise in cloud and infrastructure security • Hands-on experience with SIEM, vulnerability scanning, SOAR, and XDR tools • Demonstrated experience implementing and operationalizing security controls in large-scale, distributed environments • Strong knowledge and implementation experience with frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, PCI DSS, SOC 2, and SOX • Experience in online gambling, sports betting, or financial services environments is preferred • Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders • Familiarity with AI-driven security tools and approaches • Able to travel occasionally both domestically and internationally #LI-REMOTE What Makes Us Great: • Comprehensive compensation • Work-life balance initiatives • Autonomy – we embrace personal freedom and responsibility • Creativity – we are open to new ideas of how we can be better • Growth – we want you to develop personally as well as professionally • Top-notch professionals who are passionate about what they do • People-oriented environment and supportive atmosphere As a rapidly growing company in an emerging industry, you’ll have a huge impact on our product and our company. We like proactive team members and strive to have a company of self-disciplined professionals who enjoy collaboration, having fun, and of course, achieving together what others believe to be improbable. We are dedicated to treating everyone with respect and to support your professional and personal growth. Rush Street Interactive is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity and expression, marital status, family status, lifestyle, age, culture, religion, military and veteran status, citizenship, or disability. Be at the forefront of this ground-breaking industry! Apply now! Rush Street Interactive uses AI-assisted tools at select stages of the hiring process to enhance efficiency, consistency, and communication. AI does not make hiring decisions - final decisions are made exclusively by our recruiting and hiring teams.