Network Engineer

Job Description Caesars Entertainment is expanding its Technology team based in Las Vegas to help the organization scale into new markets. As a Network Engineer, you will report to the Director of Network Services and provide technical maintenance, design, security, and recovery support to the local and wide‑area networks. You will install, implement, and support network equipment and software. What You Will Do 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 post‑mortem 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. Responsibilities Configure and administer networks to ensure smooth and reliable operation for business objectives and processes. Analyze and assess problems with network and security infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs; develop a solution utilizing vendors, local staff, and contractors. Design and recommend changes to improve network systems, configurations, and hardware or software requirements. Ensure all environment configurations and solutions comply with local gaming jurisdiction IT compliance requirements and drive root‑cause analysis on critical network issues documenting findings. Monitor network performance and address problem areas as needed. Provide second‑level tier support and act as liaison on network problems/activities between users 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. Model compliance with company policies and procedures and support company mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity. Maintain knowledge of networking‑related topics, including emerging technologies, industry best practices, and regulatory/compliance concerns. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree required, in Computer Science or equivalent preferred. 1+ years of hands‑on experience in network engineering required. Experience and fundamental knowledge of 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, Layer 2/3 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 24/7 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 25 lbs. 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 required. This position may be exposed to a smoke‑filled environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Caesars Entertainment