Senior Network Engineer

Caesars Entertainment is expanding its Technology team based in Las Vegas to help the organization scale out into new markets. As our Sr. Network Engineer, you will report to the Director of Network Services and will be responsible for providing technical maintenance, design, security, and recovery support to the local or wide area networks. Installs, implements, and supports network equipment and software.

Research and identify solutions that enhance and progress technology for the organization

Provide direction with budgetary decisions for peer team members, as well as senior IT leadership

Accelerate time to resolution where escalation has been initiated for support incidents and problems

Lead role in preparing analysis, and after-action review for postmortem incidents, or deployment of infrastructure systems

Design preventative maintenance strategies for infrastructure systems

Anticipate and mitigate potential attacks to infrastructure systems, to support system security

Mentor and advise junior IT team members with product, and enterprise systems installations, and upgrades

Create policy for system security, standardization, and controls throughout the organization

Configure and administer networks to ensure their smooth and reliable operation for fulfilling business objectives and processes

Analyze 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 contractors

Design and recommend changes to improve network systems, network configurations, and network hardware or software requirements

Ensure 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 findings

Monitor network performance and address problem areas as needed

Provide second level tier support and act as liaison on network problems/activities between the user and vendor service personnel

Ensure network connectivity of all servers, workstations, telephony equipment, fax machines, and other network appliances

Practice network asset management, including maintenance of network component inventory and related documentation and technical specifications information

Model compliance with company policies and procedures and supports company mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity

Maintain knowledge of networking related topics, including emerging technologies, industry best practices, and regulatory/compliance related concerns

Bachelor’s Degree required, in Computer Science or equivalent preferred

1+ years of hands-on experience in network engineering required.

Experience 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 Fortinet required

Experience with WAN Tech, Dedicated Circuit, Layer2 / Layer3 MPLS, WAN Optimization, SD-WAN

Experience with implementation of next generation firewalls

Experience with Wireless Technology, Enterprise 802.11 wireless

Experience with implementation and management of IP and digital based phone systems

Strong ability to identify, determine and document customer requirements

Solid written and verbal communication, quick learning abilities and a team player

Ability to work on a 24x7 on-call, weekday, and weekend schedule

Essential Functions/Exposures

• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift, carry, pull or push 25lbs
• Must be able to type for extended periods of time
• Must be able to talk on the phone for extended periods of time
• Must be able to write for extended periods of time
• Must be able to twist, bend or reach with no significant boundaries
• This position will be exposed to sounds at 69 decibels
• Regular attendance in the office
• This position may be exposed to a smoke-filled environment