NETWORK ENGINEER - I.T.

Network EngineerSAHARA Las Vegas is investing in a multi-year refresh of its HPE Aruba Networking-based infrastructure and is seeking a Network Engineer who wants to grow with it. This role is responsible for planning, staging, configuring, and deploying switching upgrades across the casino and resort, managing hardware RMAs, and helping modernize the network as new equipment is purchased. The Network Engineer will participate in technology evaluations, lab testing, and proof-of-concept work, with meaningful input into future architecture and platform decisions.The position is primarily focused on engineering, planning, operations, and project execution. The successful candidate must also be comfortable working hands-on in IDFs, MDFs, and network racks. The role provides opportunities to develop professional-level switching, routing, wireless, security, and network-automation skills through project work, mentoring, and advanced certification. Additional exposure includes Nutanix, VMware vCenter, Proxmox, and the deployment of the property's next voice system.Network Lifecycle & Upgrades· Plan, stage, configure, and deploy new switching hardware, replacing legacy equipment across the property.· Execute network upgrades throughout the casino and resort, including cutover planning, maintenance windows, rollback preparation, and post-change validation.· Perform work in accordance with gaming operations, regulatory, security, and change-management requirements.· Own hardware RMAs end to end, including failure diagnosis, vendor case management, replacement coordination, installation, and validation.· Maintain accurate records of network hardware, serial numbers, spares, warranties, licensing, and support status.Engineering & Technology Evaluation· Participate in evaluating technologies and designs for upcoming network upgrades through research, lab testing, and proof-of-concept work.· Develop and present technical recommendations; input from this role will be considered in final technology and design decisions.· Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise switching environments, including VLANs, trunking, spanning tree, LACP, routing, QoS, and Power over Ethernet.· Monitor network health and performance and respond to incidents, alerts, and escalated trouble tickets.· Use network monitoring, packet-capture, logging, and diagnostic tools to investigate performance and connectivity issues.Wireless, Security & Access· Assist with access point upgrades and support ongoing enterprise wireless operations.· Support Aruba ClearPass network access control, 802.1X, MAC authentication, guest access, and captive portal services.· Assist with Palo Alto Networks firewall policy, NAT, VPN, and troubleshooting changes in coordination with network leadership.· Follow established change-management, documentation, security, and compliance practices.Infrastructure, Voice & Professional Growth· Gain exposure to and support virtualization platforms including Nutanix, VMware vCenter, and Proxmox.· Help plan and deploy the property's next voice system, including QoS, voice VLANs, PoE, resiliency, and network readiness.· Develop professional-level switching, routing, wireless, security, and automation skills through project work, mentorship, and certification.Hands-On Work & Documentation· Rack, cable, patch, label, and validate equipment in IDFs and MDFs; trace and repair cabling faults when needed.· Create and maintain network documentation, including rack elevations, port maps, topology diagrams, IP/VLAN records, configuration standards, and as-built records.Required Qualifications· Three or more years of network engineering or network administration experience, preferably in a hospitality, casino, or other 24/7 operational environment.· Current HPE Aruba Networking Certified Associate – Switching, Cisco CCNA, Juniper JNCIA-Junos, or a higher-level equivalent active certification from one of these vendors.· Hands-on experience configuring and troubleshooting enterprise switching platforms. Experience with HPE Aruba Networking AOS-CX or AOS-Switch is strongly preferred; equivalent Cisco IOS/IOS-XE or Juniper Junos experience will be considered.· Solid understanding of Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking, including VLANs, trunking, spanning tree, LACP, IP addressing, routing fundamentals, DHCP, DNS, and QoS.· Working knowledge of Power over Ethernet standards, including PoE and PoE+, and experience diagnosing hardware failures and coordinating vendor RMAs.· Experience planning and executing switch replacements or network upgrades with minimal disruption to 24/7 operations.· Ability to rack, cable, patch, label, and troubleshoot equipment in IDFs and MDFs, with practical structured-cabling experience.· Experience using network monitoring, packet-capture, logging, and diagnostic tools.· Strong documentation practices and clear written and verbal communication.· Ability to work collaboratively, contribute ideas, receive input, prioritize competing work, and maintain a strong customer-service orientation.· Ability to participate in an on-call rotation and perform scheduled maintenance during occasional nights, weekends, and holidays as operational requirements dictate.Preferred QualificationsThe following are beneficial but not required:· Progress toward, or possession of, a professional-level networking certification such as HPE Aruba Networking Certified Professional – Switching, Cisco CCNP Enterprise, Juniper JNCIP-ENT, or equivalent.· Experience with enterprise wireless environments, including HPE Aruba Networking access points, gateways/controllers, or Aruba Central.· Experience with Aruba ClearPass, including 802.1X, MAC authentication, guest access, and captive portal services.· Experience with Palo Alto Networks firewalls, including policy, NAT, VPN, and troubleshooting.· Experience with Aruba Central for switch and access point management, monitoring, and configuration.· Experience with network monitoring, packet analysis, syslog, SNMP-based monitoring, and IP address management platforms.· Exposure to Nutanix, VMware vCenter, or Proxmox virtualization environments.· Experience with VoIP or unified communications systems and their network requirements.· Experience supporting casino gaming-floor networks or hospitality platforms such as Opera PMS or IPTV.Physical Requirements· Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, and work in IDF closets and other confined equipment spaces as needed.· Ability to move throughout a large resort and casino property.· Ability to perform scheduled work in operational areas while following applicable safety, access, and security requirements.