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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in a place full of excitement, diversity, and entertainment? Are you enthusiastic about being a team player in one of the most fascinating industries in the world? At MGM Resorts, we seek individuals like YOU to create unique and show-stopping experiences for our guests.

The Associate Network Services and Architecture role is an entry-to-mid-level position (Junior Network Architect) within the Network Strategy & Architecture team. This role is instrumental in supporting the structural integrity, design, and evolution of our network. The primary focus of this position is to act as the foundational support for network documentation, assisting senior architects in mapping out current environments, and illustrating future state architectures that support MGM Resorts' global hospitality and entertainment operations.

• Architecture Documentation: Take ownership of mapping and documenting the current network architecture across various MGM Resorts properties and data centers.
• Design Documentation: Assist senior architects in creating, updating, and maintaining Low-Level Design (LLD) and High-Level Design (HLD) documents for upcoming network deployments and migrations.
• Future State Mapping: Collaborate within the network architecture team to draft and visualize future network architecture roadmaps and blueprints.
• Diagram Maintenance: Standardize and maintain a comprehensive repository of network diagrams, topologies, and technical workflows using Microsoft Visio, Lucidchart, or similar diagramming software.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with the network engineering, operations, security, and cloud infrastructure teams to ensure architectural documentation accurately reflects production environments.
• Network Improvement: Assist the team in developing and implementing improvements to network efficiency, reliability, scalability, and cost.
• Documentation & Process Improvement: Identify gaps in current technical documentation and proactively propose improvements to documentation standards and architectural review processes.

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
• 1+ years of experience in enterprise technology, documentation, or a related field, with 3+ years in network engineering, network administration, or an associate architect role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a solid understanding of networking fundamentals, including routing, switching, wireless, and security.
• Familiarity with enterprise networking platforms such as Cisco, Palo Alto, and Juniper, plus a basic understanding of cloud networking across AWS, Azure, OCI, and GCP.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Proficiency with technical documentation and diagramming tools, including Microsoft Visio and Lucidchart, while maintaining a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise documentation for technical and non-technical audiences.

• Prioritize your wellness, access programs crafted to nurture your mental and physical health.
• Enjoy unbeatable discounts on hotel stays, dining, retail, entertainment, and exclusive partner perks for travel, tech, and beyond!
• Savor delicious meals for free in our employee dining room.
• Park with ease-whether you're on or off shift, it's free!
• From healthcare to financial support and generous time-off options, we’ve got you covered.
• Elevate your career with development programs, connect through networking events, and make a difference with community volunteer opportunities.

At MGM Resorts, we exist to entertain the human race and provide an unforgettable escape. From delivering excellence for our guests to building and sustaining our communities, you can join our diverse teams of world-class talent and thrive in our collaborative environment. Our iconic MGM Resorts brands offer everyone a wide variety of exciting career opportunities with access to unlimited growth. Be part of a unique world filled with anticipation, entertainment and unparalleled experiences - combined with competitive rewards and exclusive perks. Together, we will use our meaningful relationships to continue to build our authentic culture. We know the importance of respecting each other’s differences. We embrace and leverage our diversity to achieve best-in-class experiences and create stronger ties with our employees, guests, suppliers and community partners. We stay committed to taking strong, principled stands on equality to better unify our world. MGM Resorts International develops, builds and operates unique destination resorts designed to provide a total resort experience, including first-class accommodations and dining, world-class entertainment, state-of-the-art meeting and convention facilities, and high-quality retail and gaming experiences. We know the importance of respecting each other’s differences. We embrace and leverage our diversity to achieve best-in-class experiences and create stronger ties with our employees, guests, suppliers and community partners. We stay committed to taking strong, principled stands on equality to better unify our world. MGM Resorts International believes in providing opportunity for every employee to grow, develop and succeed in a work environment where you can be your best. We encourage you to explore our job opportunities. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us at talent@mgmresorts.com We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are also committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our employment application site, including the protection of any personal information provided to us. For more information about MGM Resorts International, including our privacy policy and commitment to diversity and inclusion, please visit http://www.mgmresorts.com/careers. For California residents, also see our California Privacy Notice that describes the categories of personal information and sensitive personal information we collect and provides certain details about our processing of that information.