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Senior Network Engineer

Alpharetta, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 9 Nov 2024

About the role

Scientific Games:

Scientific Games is the global leader in lottery games, sports betting and technology, and the partner of choice for government lotteries. From cutting-edge backend systems to exciting entertainment experiences and trailblazing retail and digital solutions, we elevate play every day. We push game designs to the next level and are pioneers in data analytics and iLottery. Built on a foundation of trusted partnerships, Scientific Games combines relentless innovation, legendary performance, and unwavering security to responsibly propel the global lottery industry ever forward.

Position Summary

Senior Network Engineer assists with the design, implementation and support of networks that allow applications and computer systems to communicate with each other and share data and resources across multiple data centers

and remote locations.

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 to perform post-mortem analysis of implementation to record lessons learned for continual improvement of implementation process.
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 communications skills.
Provide 24/7 on call support on a rotational basis.

Qualifications / Skills / Knowledge

Required

Bachelor’s degree in computer science and/or 4 to 7 years of experience in network engineering or related field.

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.
Intermediate knowledge of spanning-tree, VTP, VPC/Port Channels and load balancing.
Intermediate knowledge of WAN protocols and circuits to include MPLS (Multi-VRF), Satellite, Cellular, Ethernet, DSL, FiOS
Intermediate knowledge 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 are required and must include exceptional written and oral communications skills.

Desired

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 troubleshooting packet captures using Wireshark.

Authority / Decision Making

A Senior Network Engineer is expected to make decisions in 70% of their work.

Job Conditions

Must be able to distinguish between various colours.
Must be able to view computer monitors for extend periods of time.
Must possess the ability to distinguish between objects close in, from a distance, and depth perception.
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must be able to pass a stringent background check.
Passport or ability to obtain a passport is required for international travel to support implementations or product support for operational locations.