Network Administrator II

The Sr. Network Administrator is responsible for planning, designing, monitoring, supporting, managing and integrating the enterprise network systems. He/she monitors and manages the network, data information, including technical and administrative analysis, remediates or escalates incidents to the appropriate responsible parties. The Sr. Network Administrator is responsible for trouble shooting, maintenance of existing DMZ, WAN, LAN, WLAN and VPN communications as well as recommending and designing of the same utilizing Cisco switches/routers/firewalls/concentrators.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Engineer enterprise data, voice and video networks
• Assist on network implementation and optimization
• Provide high-level network technical support
• Coordinates and ensures the standard implementation of policies, procedures and systems operations with support personnel.
• Develops hardware configuration plans for network systems. Plans, designs, and coordinates the various components of an enterprise network system.
• Reassesses the effectiveness of network hardware, software, and communications performance.
• Ensures network equipment and software is meeting the needs of the program area as defined in the distributed processing plan and modifies the distributed processing plan as required.
• Evaluates and recommends network software and hardware for the enterprise system.
• Analyzes and resolves network hardware, software, and communications problems using diagnostic software and/or technical troubleshooting processes.
• Monitors the hardware to ensure it is properly maintained.
• Conducts on-going network system audits to evaluate the utility and efficiency of the system's hardware, software, and communications components and the effectiveness in meeting management information needs.
• Experience with network wiring/cabling.
• Designs and configures an enterprise environment with appropriate hardware, operating systems software, applications software, and communications components to support business requirements.
• Conducts research and development in network systems and related technologies.
• Establishes methods and procedures for use of the network systems including hardware, software, and communications devices.
• Ensures that Gaming, Hotel Systems and Data Center NETWORK facilities are operating at optimal performance
• Ensures that all operational policies and procedures are up-to-date and in compliance with broader company policies
• Reviews detailed reports on trend analysis, capacity planning and overall system health
• Adheres to other defined SOPs as required

• 3 or more years’ experience is required with Cisco VPN Concentrators, Firewalls, Routers, WLAN, Switches, and Load balancers. Strong hands-on routing knowledge of network/internet protocols/services.
• 2 or more years of professional experience with Network documentation and monitoring tools such as: Visio, HP Network Node Manager, Solarwinds, Network Physics, Sniffer, PRTG and Cisco Works. Experience with IP Telephony a plus
• 2 or more years of professional experience with electronic data transmission principles, LAN networks, routing fundamentals, business applications, DMZ design and troubleshooting techniques is essential.
• 2 or more years of experience with standard cabling technologies such as UTP (Category 3, 5, 5e and 6), Fiber Optic (single mode, multi-mode), and Coaxial.
• Demonstrated Troubleshooting and Communication Skills.
• Must have the ability to work in a fast paced dynamic and growing IT environment and the flexibility to work with a wide range of technologies.
• Wide range of hardware and software knowledge
• Proven ability to provide strategic technological input to business decisions
• Proven experience in server/network architecture and operations

SKILLS

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills 
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Meticulous, organized and accurate
• Extreme confidentiality.
• Familiarity with a variety of computer systems and applications.
• Be flexible to work varying shifts and time schedules as needed.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of employees and guests.
• Manage multiple details and tasks concurrently in a changing environment.
• Able to work effectively in a team environment.
• Analyze and think about how possible solutions impact on the entire operation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to stand and sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to walk distances.
• Ability to lift 30 to 40 lbs.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, talk or hear; and taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• The Casino environment is hectic, fast-paced and often crowded and noisy. May be exposed to casino related environmental factors including, but not limited to excessive noise and constant exposure to general public.