Senior Network Engineer at Scientific Games, LLC — Cleveland, OH

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

Network Engineer: Operates company's internal data communications systems. Plans, designs and implements local and wide-area network solutions between multiple platforms and protocols (including IP and VOIP). Supports/troubleshoots network issues and coordinates with vendors for installation of such items as routers and switches. Works on project implementation. Provides training and assists with proposal writing. Conducts project planning, cost analysis and vendor comparisons.

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

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, IP, 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 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 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 troubleshooting packet captures using Wireshark.

Education

Bachelors degree in related field.

Years of Related Experience

Years of experience 5 to 8 years

Compensation

$113,000 annually

Physical Requirements

The physical demands 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, use hands, operate a computer, and have specific vision abilities to include close and distance vision, and ability to adjust focus working with computer and business equipment.

Work Conditions

Scientific Games, LLC and its affiliates (collectively, “SG”) are engaged in highly regulated gaming and lottery businesses.   As a result, certain SG employees may, among other things, be required to obtain a gaming or other license(s), undergo background investigations or security checks, or meet certain standards dictated by law, regulation or contracts.   In order to ensure SG complies with its regulatory and contractual commitments, as a condition to hiring and continuing to employ its employees, SG requires all of its employees to meet those requirements that are necessary to fulfill their individual roles.  As a prerequisite to employment with SG (to the extent permitted by law), you shall be asked to consent to SG conducting a due diligence/background investigation on you.

This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The employee in this position may be requested to perform other job-related tasks and responsibilities than those stated above.

SG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If you’d like more information about your equal employment opportunity rights as an applicant under the law, please click here for EEOC Poster.