Senior Network Engineer

Position Summary

Operates the company's internal data communications systems. Plans, designs, and implements local and wide-area network solutions across multiple platforms and protocols (including IP and VoIP). Supports and troubleshoots network issues, coordinates with vendors for installation of routers and switches, works on project implementation, provides training, and assists with proposal writing. Conducts project planning, cost analysis, and vendor comparisons.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Manager and Advanced Network Engineers with implementation of project‑based network hardware and software as required.
• Perform post‑mortem analysis of implementations 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 mitigate 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.

Required 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, 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, and 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
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (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.

Compensation

$113,000 annually

Physical Requirements

The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, use hands, operate a computer, and have specific vision abilities including close and distance vision and the ability to adjust focus while working with computer and business equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Conditions

Scientific Games operates in highly regulated gaming and lottery businesses. Employees may be required to obtain gaming or other licenses, undergo background investigations or security checks, and meet standards dictated by law, regulation, or contracts. As a condition of employment, candidates will be asked to consent to a due‑diligence/background investigation.