Senior Network Engineer

MGM Resorts International • Home Office - US, NV, NV

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About The Position

The Senior Network Engineer is an individual contributor who tests, evaluates, builds, and matures tools used by MGM Resorts International under the direction of Network Architecture. The role serves as an escalation point for resolving operational incidents within the supported tool set and drives development of enterprise platforms and projects across on-premises and cloud environments. The engineer provides technical delivery for organizational projects and is expected to bring strong technical and leadership skills, including troubleshooting, problem resolution, project leadership, and mentoring teammates in supported technologies. The role also requires effective communication with cross-functional teams, upper management, and key stakeholders, and ensuring that system hardware, operating systems, software, and related procedures follow organizational standards and industry best practices.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of relevant experience and a track record of competency in information security intelligence, vulnerability management, or incident response.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree.
• At least 5 years of relevant technical experience in a large enterprise environment supporting on-premises and cloud networks.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in Information Technology or Intelligence.
• Experience building, deploying, supporting, maintaining, and troubleshooting network solutions.
• Extensive technical knowledge of enterprise infrastructure applications such as Palo Alto, Cisco, Juniper, and Fortinet firewalls.
• Industry certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, Fortinet, JNCIE, Palo Alto, CWNA, CISSP, CCIE, CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Network+, or OCSA.
• Experience operating network, infrastructure, and cloud security controls.
• Experience using a development language to automate workflows, analysis, or integrations, such as PowerShell, Python, or Ansible.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Project Management, Architecture, Applications Support, Development teams, and leadership, and participate in technology roadmaps and fiscal budgeting processes.
• Provide technical leadership on projects and drive project tasks and team deliverables.
• Work independently and collaboratively to meet project milestones and deadlines.
• Monitor and maintain Network Technology stack components, verifying software, server resources, key processes, logs, and scheduled jobs such as backups.
• Drive vulnerability management in accordance with security standards, including developing supporting processes and procedures.
• Help maintain a work environment focused on client service, teamwork, performance feedback, recognition, mutual respect, employee satisfaction, and quality hiring, training, and succession planning that reflects the company’s diversity commitment.
• Perform security administration, account management, and technology reviews.
• Provide performance and capacity monitoring and reporting.
• Perform performance tuning and resource optimization as needed.
• Provide Tier III and other support as requested by various constituencies.
• Repair and recover from hardware or software failures.

Benefits

• Wellness incentive programs to support physical and mental health.
• Company hotel, food and beverage, retail, and entertainment discounts, plus partner discounts on travel, electronics, online shopping, and more.
• Free parking on and off shift.
• Health and income protection benefits for eligible employees.
• Professional and personal development through programs, networking opportunities, and community volunteer opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior