Associate Network Services & Architecture

MGM Resorts•Las Vegas, NV

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Network Services and Architecture role is an entry-to-mid-level position (Junior Network Architect) within the Network Strategy & Architecture team. This role is instrumental in supporting the structural integrity, design, and evolution of our network. The primary focus of this position is to act as the foundational support for network documentation, assisting senior architects in mapping out current environments, and illustrating future state architectures that support MGM Resorts' global hospitality and entertainment operations.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
1+ years of experience in enterprise technology, reporting, or a related field.
3+ years of experience in network engineering, network administration, or an associate architect role.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with network monitoring tools and observability solutions.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Knowledge of scripting and automation tools.

Responsibilities

Take ownership of mapping and documenting the current network architecture across various MGM Resorts properties and data centers.
Assist senior architects in creating, updating, and maintaining Low-Level Design (LLD) and High-Level Design (HLD) documents for upcoming network deployments and migrations.
Collaborate within the network architecture team to draft and visualize future network architecture roadmaps and blueprints.
Standardize and maintain a comprehensive repository of network diagrams, topologies, and technical workflows using Microsoft Visio, Lucidchart, or similar diagramming software.
Work closely with the network engineering, operations, security, and cloud infrastructure teams to ensure architectural documentation accurately reflects production environments.
Assist the team in developing and implementing improvements to network efficiency, reliability, scalability, and cost.
Identify gaps in current technical documentation and proactively propose improvements to documentation standards and architectural review processes.