Contractual Network Virtualization Engineer Jobs in Ohio

Position Summary

Network Engineer: Operates the company's internal data communications systems. Plans, designs, and implements local and wide‑area network solutions between multiple platforms and protocols (including IP and VOIP). Supports and troubleshoots network issues and coordinates with vendors for installation of routers, switches, and other networking equipment. Works on project implementation. Provides training and assists with proposal writing. Conducts project planning, cost analysis, and vendor comparisons.

Job Duties / Key Accountabilities

• Assist the Manager and Advanced Network Engineers with implementation of project‑based network‑related hardware and software as required.
• Assist the Manager and Advanced Network Engineers in performing post‑mortem analysis of implementation to record lessons learned for continual improvement.
• Administer network equipment, hardware, and software upgrades.
• Perform network system backups per documented methods and procedures.
• Automate network monitoring to provide a proactive approach to mitigating network issues.
• Manage and monitor all installed network systems and infrastructure to maintain the highest possible operable readiness.
• Document standard operating procedures, diagrams, and training materials.
• Interact with internal and external customers using excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Provide 24/7 on‑call support on a rotational basis.

Qualifications

• Intermediate knowledge of networking protocols including but not limited to IPv4, IPv6, ICMP, IMAP, TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, ARP, BGP, FTP, SFTP, HTTP, HTTPS, IP, OSPF, SMTP, PPP, and SSH.
• Experience with Cisco routing and Nexus switching as well as Palo Alto firewalls.
• Intermediate knowledge of spanning‑tree, VTP, VPC/Port Channels and load balancing.
• Intermediate knowledge of WAN protocols and circuits including MPLS (Multi‑VRF), Satellite, Cellular, Ethernet, DSL, FiOS.
• Intermediate knowledge of implementing, supporting, and troubleshooting VPN technologies such as IPsec, DMVPN, and site‑to‑site VPN solutions.
• Intermediate experience with network monitoring tools such as SolarWinds, Nagios, PRTG or Managed Engine Operations Manager.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills with exceptional written and oral communication abilities.

Desired Qualifications

• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Data Center.
• CCNP Enterprise.
• Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE).
• Intermediate knowledge of programming languages such as Python.
• Ability to analyze and troubleshoot packet captures using Wireshark.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Years of Related Experience

5 to 8 years.

Compensation

$113,000 annually.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, use hands, operate a computer, and have specific vision abilities to include close and distance vision, and ability to adjust focus working with computer and business equipment.

Work Conditions

Scientific Games, LLC and its affiliates (collectively, “SG”) are engaged in highly regulated gaming and lottery businesses. As a result, certain SG employees may, among other things, be required to obtain a gaming or other license(s), undergo background investigations or security checks, or meet certain standards dictated by law, regulation or contracts. To ensure SG complies with its regulatory and contractual commitments, all employees are required to meet those requirements necessary to fulfill their roles, and as a prerequisite to employment, each applicant must consent to SG conducting a due‑diligence/background investigation, to the extent permitted by law.

SG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.