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Caesars Entertainment is expanding its Technology team based in Las Vegas to help the organization scale out into new markets. As our 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.

At Caesars Entertainment, Inc., our Team Members create the extraordinary. We are the largest casino-entertainment company in the U.S. and one of the world's most diversified casino-entertainment providers. Since beginning in Reno, Nevada, in 1937, Caesars Entertainment has grown through the development of new resorts, expansions and acquisitions. Our resorts operate primarily under the Caesars, Harrah's, Horseshoe and Eldorado brand names. We focus on building loyalty and value with our guests through a combination of impeccable service, operational excellence and technological leadership. The company is committed to its Team Members, suppliers, communities and the environment through its PEOPLE PLANET PLAY framework.  
Our Caesars family is driven by our Mission, Vision and Values. We take great pride in living these values - Together We Win, All In On Service and Blaze the Trail - every day. Our mission, "Create the Extraordinary". Our vision, "Create spectacular worlds. That immerse, inspire and connect you. We don't perform magic; we create it with excellence. #WeAreCaesars".  If you are ready to create some magic, we invite you to explore our dynamic, yet unique, career opportunities.

What You Will Need:

• 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\Palo Alto
• 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

 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 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