Senior Network Engineer (Las Vegas)

We are seeking a Sr. Network Engineer to join our Network Services team in Las Vegas. In this role, you will be responsible for researching and implementing advanced technology solutions to enhance our network infrastructure.What You Will Do:Research and identify solutions that enhance and progress technology for the organizationProvide direction with budgetary decisions for peer team members, as well as senior IT leadershipAccelerate time to resolution where escalation has been initiated for support incidents and problemsLead role in preparing analysis, and after-action review for postmortem incidents, or deployment of infrastructure systemsDesign preventative maintenance strategies for infrastructure systemsAnticipate and mitigate potential attacks to infrastructure systems, to support system securityMentor and advise junior IT team members with product, and enterprise systems installations, and upgradesCreate policy for system security, standardization, and controls throughout the organizationAnalyze and assess problems with network and security infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and VPN; develop a solution utilizing a network of vendors, local staff, and contractorsConfigure and administer networks to ensure their smooth and reliable operation for fulfilling business objectives and processesDesign and recommend changes to improve network systems, network configurations, and network hardware or software requirementsEnsure all environment configurations and solutions comply with all local gaming jurisdiction IT compliance requirements, drive root cause analysis on all critical network issues and document findingsMonitor network performance and address problem areas as neededProvide second level tier support and act as liaison on network problems/activities between the user and vendor service personnelEnsure network connectivity of all servers, workstations, telephony equipment, fax machines, and other network appliancesPractice network asset management, including maintenance of network component inventory and related documentation and technical specifications informationModel compliance with company policies and procedures and supports company mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrityMaintain knowledge of networking related topics, including emerging technologies, industry best practices, and regulatory/compliance related concernsWhat You Will Need:5-7 years of experience as a hands-on engineer, building networks (firewalls, configurations, etc.)Ability to lead network projects end-to-end, working with cross-organizational teams to deliver projects on timeCisco CCNP or CCIE certification highly preferredExperience and fundamental knowledge in core network concepts TCP/UDP, Layer 2 protocols such as STP, VTP, VLANs, DHCP, Layer 3 protocols like EIGRP, OSPF, QoS, BGP, multicast and security protocols SSL, VPN and IPsec/NA, and Checkpoint requiredExperience with WAN Tech, Dedicated Circuit, Layer2 / Layer3 MPLS, WAN Optimization, SD-WANExperience with implementation, configuration, and troubleshooting of next generation firewallsImplementation and management of IP and digital based phone systemsStrong ability to identify, determine and document customer requirementsSolid written and verbal communication, quick learning abilities and a team playerAbility to work on a 24x7 on-call, weekday, and weekend scheduleThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.The company reserves the right to make changes to the job description whenever necessary.

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