Sr Manager Network Engineering

MGM Resorts • Us, NV

15h

About The Position

The Sr. Manager of Network Engineering will be responsible for the strategic direction, technical excellence, and operational performance of our wired network engineering organization. Acting as the product owner for enterprise network capabilities, this leader will guide a team of engineers in designing, implementing, and supporting large-scale Layer 3 and enterprise networking solutions. The role requires deep technical expertise, strong leadership, and a proactive approach to monitoring and maintaining complex network environments at scale. The Sr. Manager will oversee end-to-end network and security architecture, major incident management, and vendor governance, while driving continuous improvement initiatives that enhance availability, security, scalability, cost efficiency, and overall supportability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred and CCNP or CCIE certification strongly desired.
• 2+ years of relevant experience and 3+ years leading and mentoring technical teams, preferably in enterprise network environments.
• 6+ years of large-scale enterprise networking experience, including design, development, automation, or wireless, with deep hands-on Cisco ACI expertise required.
• Expert-level proficiency in Cisco Route/Switch, Cisco ACI, and Cisco management and policy tools (Catalyst Center, ISE), along with strong familiarity with SNMP, sFlow/NetFlow, and other observability technologies.
• Strong understanding of network protocols, routing, switching, and security technologies, with the ability to convert business and technical requirements into scalable solution architectures.
• Advanced skills in network automation, scripting, quantitative analysis, performance optimization, and the design and implementation of monitoring systems.
• Strong leadership, project management, collaboration, and communication abilities, with preferred experience across Juniper/MIST, Palo Alto firewalls, Citrix Netscaler, Zscaler, and NetScout.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of wired network engineers, fostering collaboration, innovation, and high performance.
• Provide technical leadership across Layer 3, large-enterprise wired/wireless technologies, and solutions including Cisco ACI, Cisco Route/Switch, and SD-WAN.
• Design, implement, and maintain highly available, secure, and resilient network architectures aligned with business goals and industry best practices.
• Configure, upgrade, and install network equipment while performing proactive monitoring using tools such as Cisco Catalyst Center, SNMP, and flow-based telemetry.
• Drive capacity planning, preventive maintenance, and rapid response to operational issues to ensure optimal network performance and reliability.
• Lead complex incident management, problem resolution, and the execution of advanced network and security designs.
• Manage vendor relationships and governance frameworks, ensuring compliance, quality, and alignment with enterprise standards.

Benefits

• Wellness incentive programs to help you stay healthy physically and mentally
• Access to company hotel, food and beverage, retail, and entertainment discounts as well as discounts with company partners on things like travel, electronics, online shopping, and more
• Free meals in our employee dining room
• Free parking
• Health & Income Protection benefits (for eligible employees)
• Professional and personal development through programs and networking opportunities as well as volunteer opportunities in the community

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees