Information Systems Security Officer Jobs in Nevada
Information Systems Security Officer jobs in Nevada are actively recruiting, concentrated in defense contracting, federal agencies, gaming and hospitality technology, and financial services, with openings at junior analyst through senior program levels. Las Vegas, Henderson, and Reno anchor most of the hiring, where employers such as Leidos, SAIC, and Nevada's major casino operators including MGM Resorts International maintain substantial security operations. The most in-demand specialties are risk and compliance management, security authorization under federal frameworks, and network vulnerability assessment. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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WHSmith North America has an exciting opportunity for an Information Security Analyst to join our team in Las Vegas, NV!
As the Information Security Analyst, you will support and secure our current and future cyber infrastructure while playing a key role in our Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) program. This hybrid role blends hands-on security operations with compliance, training, and continuous control assessment responsibilities.
What You'll Do
- Secure the organization's systems and information assets by applying cybersecurity best practices and protecting against unauthorized access, modification, or destruction.
- Partner with end users and department leaders to identify security needs and embed appropriate controls across business units.
- Deploy, integrate, and configure new and existing security solutions in line with standard operating procedures.
- Serve as a Tier 1 responder for cybersecurity alerts and remediations — triage, contain, escalate, document, and investigate problematic or anomalous activity.
- Support vulnerability assessments and penetration testing and coordinate timely remediation of identified weaknesses.
- Administer periodic access reviews to enforce least privilege.
- Support the global cybersecurity compliance program, maintaining alignment with frameworks such as NIST CSF, CIS Controls, ISO 27001, and PCI DSS.
- Perform continuous control assessments, document evidence, identify gaps, and report findings to key stakeholders.
- Maintain the risk register, control catalog, and support policies, standards, and procedures; assist with internal/external audits, third-party risk reviews, and ongoing monitoring.
- Deliver corporate cybersecurity training — new-hire onboarding, annual refreshers, role-based training, and phishing simulations.
- Manage training and awareness metrics (completion rates, click/report rates, repeat offenders, behavioral trends), report results to leadership, and coordinate remedial training with HR, IT, and managers.
- Foster a culture of security consciousness across the organization.
Compensation: $62,000 - 80,000
MORE REASONS TO JOIN THE WHSMITH NORTH AMERICA TEAM
- Excellent Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Competitive Compensation
- Exceptional Time-Off Benefits including FTO and Holidays
- Growth opportunities and opportunities for career development
- 401k with company match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Commuter Benefits
- Incredible Employee Discounts through our Discount Marketplace!
About WHSmith North America
WHSmith is a leading global travel retailer with over 1,700 stores across 30 countries worldwide. WHSmith North America, incorporating Marshall Retail Group (MRG) and InMotion, represents over half of the Company’s international store estate, with a collection of attractive, successful specialty retail stores located in airports and resorts across North America.
EEO/ADA/DFWP
WHSmith North America is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin/ancestry, age, gender identity, gender expression, military/veteran status, marital status, disability status or any other basis prohibited by law.
- Education: Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience.
- Experience: 1–2 years of experience or internships in cybersecurity, IT, or GRC — or a strong academic background with relevant projects, certifications, or lab work.
- Frameworks & standards: Foundational understanding of common cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST CSF, CIS Controls, ISO 27001, or PCI DSS, and an interest in growing into continuous control assessments and compliance work.
- Security operations & EDR: Exposure to endpoint security or EDR tooling and a basic understanding of alert triage, escalation, and incident documentation; willingness to learn Tier 1 response workflows.
- Vulnerability & access management: Familiarity with vulnerability scanning concepts, remediation tracking, user access reviews, and least-privilege principles.
- Risk, policy & audit: Awareness of risk management and policy concepts, with an interest in supporting control assessments, evidence collection, and audit activities.
- Security awareness & training: Interest in helping build and deliver cybersecurity awareness content (onboarding, annual, phishing simulations) and tracking basic training and phishing metrics.
- Communication: Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical topics to non-technical coworkers.
- People & soft skills: Approachable, collaborative, and customer-service oriented — comfortable working across departments, building trusted relationships, and engaging users with patience and empathy (especially when coaching on phishing, training, or access topics). Strong teamwork, active listening, and a positive, professional demeanor.
- Mindset: Curious, detail-oriented, and eager to learn — comfortable asking questions and growing into broader security and GRC responsibilities.
Additional Requirements
- Frequent sitting
- Limited standing, walking, climbing, crouching, bending, pushing, or pulling
- Limited travel or overnight
- Occasional travel or overnight
- Frequent travel or overnight; including international
- Normal or corrected vision and hearing
- Can distinguish varying or specific colors, patterns, or materials
- Fluency in English is required for training, customer interactions, and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures
- Typically, indoors
- Typically, at a consistent temperature
- Lift 0-25 lbs.
- Use of fine motor hand functions
WHSmith North America has an exciting opportunity for an Information Security Analyst to join our team in Las Vegas, NV!
As the Information Security Analyst, you will support and secure our current and future cyber infrastructure while playing a key role in our Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) program. This hybrid role blends hands-on security operations with compliance, training, and continuous control assessment responsibilities.
What You'll Do
- Secure the organization's systems and information assets by applying cybersecurity best practices and protecting against unauthorized access, modification, or destruction.
- Partner with end users and department leaders to identify security needs and embed appropriate controls across business units.
- Deploy, integrate, and configure new and existing security solutions in line with standard operating procedures.
- Serve as a Tier 1 responder for cybersecurity alerts and remediations — triage, contain, escalate, document, and investigate problematic or anomalous activity.
- Support vulnerability assessments and penetration testing and coordinate timely remediation of identified weaknesses.
- Administer periodic access reviews to enforce least privilege.
- Support the global cybersecurity compliance program, maintaining alignment with frameworks such as NIST CSF, CIS Controls, ISO 27001, and PCI DSS.
- Perform continuous control assessments, document evidence, identify gaps, and report findings to key stakeholders.
- Maintain the risk register, control catalog, and support policies, standards, and procedures; assist with internal/external audits, third-party risk reviews, and ongoing monitoring.
- Deliver corporate cybersecurity training — new-hire onboarding, annual refreshers, role-based training, and phishing simulations.
- Manage training and awareness metrics (completion rates, click/report rates, repeat offenders, behavioral trends), report results to leadership, and coordinate remedial training with HR, IT, and managers.
- Foster a culture of security consciousness across the organization.
Compensation: $62,000 - 80,000
MORE REASONS TO JOIN THE WHSMITH NORTH AMERICA TEAM
- Excellent Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Competitive Compensation
- Exceptional Time-Off Benefits including FTO and Holidays
- Growth opportunities and opportunities for career development
- 401k with company match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Commuter Benefits
- Incredible Employee Discounts through our Discount Marketplace!
About WHSmith North America
WHSmith is a leading global travel retailer with over 1,700 stores across 30 countries worldwide. WHSmith North America, incorporating Marshall Retail Group (MRG) and InMotion, represents over half of the Company’s international store estate, with a collection of attractive, successful specialty retail stores located in airports and resorts across North America.
EEO/ADA/DFWP
WHSmith North America is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin/ancestry, age, gender identity, gender expression, military/veteran status, marital status, disability status or any other basis prohibited by law.
- Education: Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience.
- Experience: 1–2 years of experience or internships in cybersecurity, IT, or GRC — or a strong academic background with relevant projects, certifications, or lab work.
- Frameworks & standards: Foundational understanding of common cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST CSF, CIS Controls, ISO 27001, or PCI DSS, and an interest in growing into continuous control assessments and compliance work.
- Security operations & EDR: Exposure to endpoint security or EDR tooling and a basic understanding of alert triage, escalation, and incident documentation; willingness to learn Tier 1 response workflows.
- Vulnerability & access management: Familiarity with vulnerability scanning concepts, remediation tracking, user access reviews, and least-privilege principles.
- Risk, policy & audit: Awareness of risk management and policy concepts, with an interest in supporting control assessments, evidence collection, and audit activities.
- Security awareness & training: Interest in helping build and deliver cybersecurity awareness content (onboarding, annual, phishing simulations) and tracking basic training and phishing metrics.
- Communication: Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical topics to non-technical coworkers.
- People & soft skills: Approachable, collaborative, and customer-service oriented — comfortable working across departments, building trusted relationships, and engaging users with patience and empathy (especially when coaching on phishing, training, or access topics). Strong teamwork, active listening, and a positive, professional demeanor.
- Mindset: Curious, detail-oriented, and eager to learn — comfortable asking questions and growing into broader security and GRC responsibilities.
Additional Requirements
- Frequent sitting
- Limited standing, walking, climbing, crouching, bending, pushing, or pulling
- Limited travel or overnight
- Occasional travel or overnight
- Frequent travel or overnight; including international
- Normal or corrected vision and hearing
- Can distinguish varying or specific colors, patterns, or materials
- Fluency in English is required for training, customer interactions, and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures
- Typically, indoors
- Typically, at a consistent temperature
- Lift 0-25 lbs.
- Use of fine motor hand functions
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What Nevada Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in information systems security officer jobs across Nevada.
- Active federal security clearance, or eligibility to obtain one, required
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional or equivalent certification strongly preferred
- Experience applying NIST Risk Management Framework or similar federal compliance standards
- Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, information technology, or a closely related field
- Proficiency in vulnerability assessment tools, SIEM platforms, and security incident response
- Strong documentation skills for system security plans, risk assessments, and audit reports
Information Systems Security Officer Jobs in Nevada: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a information systems security officer in Nevada?
Nevada does not issue a state-specific license for information systems security officers, so the path runs through federal and industry credentials. Most Nevada employers expect a bachelor's degree in cybersecurity or information technology alongside certifications such as the Certified Information Systems Security Professional or CompTIA Security Plus. Roles tied to defense contractors or federal agencies in Nevada also typically require eligibility for a federal security clearance, which is initiated through the sponsoring employer after hire.
Which companies hire information systems security officers in Nevada?
Employers hiring information systems security officers in Nevada right now include University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Tesla, and WHSmith, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Nevada's concentration of defense contractors, federal installations such as Nellis Air Force Base, and large gaming and financial services companies creates consistent demand for security authorization and compliance professionals across both the public and private sectors.
Which Nevada cities have the most information systems security officer jobs?
Las Vegas, Reno, and Sparks account for the largest share of information systems security officer openings in Nevada. Las Vegas and Henderson dominate because of the region's dense mix of defense contractors, federal facilities, and large corporate headquarters in gaming and finance, while Reno draws demand from its growing technology sector and proximity to military installations in the northern part of the state.
Are there remote information systems security officer jobs in Nevada?
Yes, and more than many security roles, because policy development, compliance documentation, and risk assessment work is well suited to remote settings. About 36% of information systems security officer openings tied to Nevada are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, though positions requiring hands-on network access or classified system work typically require an on-site presence. Policy, audit, and governance-focused roles carry the highest remote availability.
How can I get hired as a information systems security officer in Nevada with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is starting in an IT support, systems administration, or junior security analyst role, then building toward the information systems security officer designation. Nevada defense contractors such as Leidos and SAIC recruit associate-level security analysts and sometimes sponsor clearance eligibility for promising candidates. Earning CompTIA Security Plus early demonstrates commitment to hiring managers, and volunteering for compliance or audit support tasks within an IT team provides the documentation experience that distinguishes entry-level candidates in Nevada's federal and government-adjacent market.
Where can I find and apply to information systems security officer jobs in Nevada?
You can find and apply to information systems security officer jobs in Nevada on Migrate Mate, which lists current Nevada openings updated regularly. Search the listings for roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to the employer through the posting.
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