Senior Network Engineer

Caesars Entertainment•Las Vegas, NV

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Caesars Entertainment is expanding its Technology team based in Las Vegas to support the organization's growth into new markets. The Senior Network Engineer reports to the Director of Network Services and provides technical maintenance, design, security, and recovery support for local and wide area networks. The role installs, implements, and supports network equipment and software. The engineer configures and administers networks, investigates and resolves network and security infrastructure problems, recommends system improvements, and ensures configurations comply with local gaming jurisdiction IT requirements. The position provides second-level support, coordinates with users and vendors, maintains network assets and documentation, and supports reliable connectivity for servers, workstations, telephony equipment, fax machines, and other network appliances. The role also contributes to security policies, preventative maintenance, incident reviews, and the mentoring of junior IT team members. The position requires regular office attendance and availability for a 24x7 on-call schedule, including weekdays and weekends. The work may involve exposure to a smoke-filled environment and sounds at 69 decibels, as well as extended periods of sitting, typing, talking on the phone, and writing.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; a degree in Computer Science or equivalent is preferred.
At least 1 year of hands-on network engineering experience.
Experience and fundamental knowledge of core networking concepts and protocols, including TCP/UDP; Layer 2 protocols such as STP, VTP, VLANs, and DHCP; Layer 3 protocols such as EIGRP, OSPF, QoS, BGP, and multicast; security protocols SSL, VPN, and IPsec/NA; and Fortinet.
Experience with WAN technologies, dedicated circuits, Layer 2 and Layer 3 MPLS, WAN optimization, and SD-WAN.
Experience implementing next-generation firewalls.
Experience with wireless technology and enterprise 802.11 wireless.
Experience implementing and managing IP- and digital-based phone systems.
Strong ability to identify, determine, and document customer requirements.
Solid written and verbal communication, quick learning abilities, and ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to work a 24x7 on-call schedule, including weekdays and weekends.
Ability to sit, type, talk on the phone, and write for extended periods.
Ability to lift, carry, pull, or push 25 pounds.
Ability to twist, bend, or reach without significant boundaries.

Responsibilities

Research and identify solutions that enhance and advance technology for the organization.
Provide direction on budgetary decisions for peer team members and senior IT leadership.
Accelerate time to resolution for escalated support incidents and problems.
Lead analysis and after-action reviews following incidents or infrastructure system deployments.
Design preventative maintenance strategies for infrastructure systems.
Anticipate and mitigate potential attacks to support infrastructure system security.
Mentor and advise junior IT team members on product and enterprise system installations and upgrades.
Create policies for system security, standardization, and controls throughout the organization.
Configure and administer networks to ensure smooth and reliable operation in support of business objectives and processes.
Analyze network and security infrastructure problems, including those involving routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs, and develop solutions using vendors, local staff, and contractors.
Design and recommend improvements to network systems, configurations, and hardware or software requirements.
Ensure environment configurations and solutions comply with local gaming jurisdiction IT requirements; conduct root cause analysis for critical network issues and document findings.
Monitor network performance and address problem areas.
Provide second-level support and serve as a liaison between users and vendor service personnel regarding network problems and activities.
Ensure network connectivity for servers, workstations, telephony equipment, fax machines, and other network appliances.
Manage network assets, including component inventories, documentation, and technical specifications.
Model compliance with company policies and procedures and support the company's mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity.
Maintain knowledge of networking topics, emerging technologies, industry best practices, and regulatory and compliance concerns.