MGM Resorts International

Sr Wireless Engineer

MGM Resorts International • $100K — $130K *
Las Vegas, NV 89110In-Person
Telecommunications & Hardware
5 - 7 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise wireless networks design and management.
  • Advanced expertise with Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Controllers and related access points.
  • Ability to create scalable and secure wireless architectures based on business needs.
  • Strong understanding of network segmentation, VLANs, QoS, and wireless security protocols.
  • Experience in managing multi-vendor environments including Cisco, Aruba, Ruckus, and Extreme Networks.
  • Demonstrated innovation and automation skills in network management.

Responsibilities

  • Implement complex wireless and security architectures to meet technical requirements.
  • Monitor network health using SNMP and observability tools; troubleshoot issues.
  • Drive operational excellence through preventative maintenance and incident management.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated wireless solutions.
  • Establish governance practices and maintain documentation for compliance and optimization.

Benefits

  • Wellness programs for mental and physical health support.
  • Exclusive discounts on hotels, dining, and retail offerings.
  • Free meals available in the employee dining room.
  • Free parking for employees, regardless of shift.
  • Comprehensive healthcare and financial support benefits.
  • Career development programs and community volunteer opportunities.
Full Job Description
Las Vegas, Nevada

THE JOB:
The Sr. Wireless Network Engineer is responsible for delivering innovative, secure, and resilient wireless solutions across the enterprise. This role carries product-level ownership of wireless network services, combining deep technical expertise in wireless technologies with hands-on experience in large-scale enterprise deployments, as well as a disciplined approach to proactive monitoring and maintenance. The engineer ensures that all wireless network designs meet high standards for security, availability, and resilience, enabling an optimal end-user experience. Key responsibilities include implementing complex wireless and security architectures, leading incident management escalations, overseeing vendor governance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance security, scalability, availability, supportability, and cost efficiency.

THE DAY-TO-DAY:
  • Demonstrate deep expertise in modern wireless technologies (Wi-Fi 6/7, 802.11 standards) and enterprise-scale deployments, including strong knowledge of security protocols such as 802.1X, WPA2/WPA3, and VPNs.
  • Lead engineering efforts for complex wireless solutions, designing and implementing secure, highly available, and resilient architectures aligned with business and technical requirements.
  • Proactively monitor network health and performance using SNMP, NetFlow/sFlow, and observability tools; identify capacity risks, troubleshoot complex issues, and maintain optimal uptime and user experience.
  • Drive operational excellence through preventative maintenance, rapid incident response, and leadership of major incident and problem management efforts, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with architects, engineers, and business stakeholders to deliver integrated wireless solutions, leveraging site surveys, RF planning, and signal analysis.
  • Establish governance and continuous improvement practices, including documentation standards, regulatory compliance, vendor management, and ongoing optimization of cost, scalability, security, and supportability.


THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience designing, implementing, and managing enterprise wireless networks, with preferred experience supporting wired infrastructure in large-scale environments.
  • Advanced expertise in configuring and managing enterprise-grade wireless solutions, including strong experience with Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controllers, along with access points and network management platforms in regulated environments.
  • Proven ability to design scalable, secure wireless architectures by translating business and technical requirements into solutions that optimize coverage, capacity, performance, user experience, and cost.
  • Strong knowledge of network segmentation, VLANs, QoS, and wireless security, combined with proficiency in controller capabilities, observability tools, and data-driven performance analysis.
  • Experience collaborating cross-functionally with network, security, and infrastructure teams, while managing multi-vendor environments including Cisco, Aruba, Ruckus, and Extreme Networks.
  • Demonstrated strengths in innovation, automation, and continuous improvement, including scripting, problem-solving, governance, vendor coordination, and certifications such as CWNP (CWNA, CWSP, CWAP) and other industry credentials.


THE PERKS & BENEFITS:
  • 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.


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

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