MGM Resorts International

Sr Network Engineer

MGM Resorts International$90K — $120K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in information security or incident response, preferably in a large enterprise IT environment.
  • Experience supporting both on-premises and cloud network infrastructure.
  • Hands-on expertise with firewalls and networking tools including Palo Alto, Cisco, Juniper, and Fortinet.
  • Industry certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or CISSP are highly desirable.
  • Proficient in scripting and automation with PowerShell, Python, or Ansible.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with teams to execute projects, plan technology, and manage budgets independently.
  • Provide leadership to ensure project and team objectives are met on schedule.
  • Monitor and manage network systems for availability and integrity.
  • Oversee security operations, including vulnerability management and compliance.
  • Enhance system performance through optimization and support at Tier III level.
  • Foster a positive environment focused on service, diversity, and succession planning.

Benefits

  • Wellness incentive programs for physical and mental health.
  • Discounts on company hotel, dining, entertainment, and partner services.
  • Free meals provided in the employee dining room.
  • Complimentary parking for employees.
  • Health and income protection benefits available for eligible employees.
  • Opportunities for professional development and community volunteering.
Full Job Description
Las Vegas, Nevada

THE JOB:
The Senior Network Engineer is a key individual contributor responsible for testing, evaluating, and advancing network tools under the guidance of Network Architecture at MGM Resorts International. This role serves as an escalation point for complex incident resolution, drives the development and delivery of enterprise platforms across on-premises and cloud environments, and ensures alignment with organizational and industry standards. The engineer must demonstrate strong technical expertise, leadership, and mentoring skills, along with the ability to troubleshoot, manage projects, and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

THE DAY-TO-DAY:
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support project execution, technology planning, and budgeting with minimal supervision.
  • Provide technical leadership and ensure timely delivery of project tasks and team objectives.
  • Monitor and maintain network systems, ensuring availability, integrity, log review, and backup validation.
  • Manage security operations including vulnerability mitigation, account administration, and compliance with standards.
  • Optimize system performance through tuning, capacity planning, reporting, and Tier III support.
  • Promote a positive team environment focused on service, development, diversity, and succession planning.


THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
  • 5+ years of experience in information security, vulnerability management, or incident response; enterprise IT or intelligence experience preferred.
  • Proven experience supporting large enterprise environments across on-prem and cloud networks.
  • Skilled in building, deploying, and troubleshooting network solutions with hands-on expertise in firewalls and infrastructure tools (Palo Alto, Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet).
  • Industry certifications preferred (e.g., CCNA, CCNP, Fortinet, JNCIE, Palo Alto, CISSP, Security+, Network+, OCSA).
  • Experience operating security controls and automating workflows using languages like PowerShell, Python, or Ansible.
  • Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, with knowledge of ITIL processes and the ability to diagnose and resolve system errors professionally.


THE PERKS & BENEFITS:
  • Wellness incentive programs to help you stay healthy physically and mentally
  • Access to company hotel, food and beverage, retail, and entertainment discounts as well as discounts with company partners on things like travel, electronics, online shopping, and more
  • Free meals in our employee dining room
  • Free parking
  • Health & Income Protection benefits (for eligible employees)
  • Professional and personal development through programs and networking opportunities as well as volunteer opportunities in the community


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About MGM Resorts International

MGM offers building operations, building maintenance, facilities management, lease administration, property accounting, financial reporting, contract management, and construction management services. They manage multifamily market-rate housing for property owners and residents.

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Learn more about MGM Resorts International
Size
42,000 employees
Market Cap
$12.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$1 billion
Founded
2000
5 Year Trend
+0.4%
Revenue
$5.1 billion
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