Associate Network Services & Architecture

MGM Resorts International; Las Vegas, Northern (NV, KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness programs

Hotel dining discounts

Employee meals

Free parking

Health & time-off benefits

Career development

Job summary

MGM Resorts International is hiring an entry-to-mid-level Associate Network Services and Architecture professional to support network documentation and future-state designs across our global hospitality and entertainment operations. You will assist senior architects in mapping environments and maintaining design artifacts.

You will contribute to documenting current networks, diagrams, and roadmaps, collaborating with network engineering and security teams to ensure accurate production

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
• 1+ years of experience in enterprise technology, documentation, or related field, with 3+ years in network engineering, network administration, or an associate architect role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a solid understanding of networking fundamentals.
• Familiarity with Cisco, Palo Alto, and Juniper, plus basic cloud networking across AWS, Azure, OCI, and GCP.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with documentation/diagramming tools including Visio and Lucidchart; strong attention to detail.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear documentation for technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Architecture Documentation: map and document current network architecture across properties and data centers.
• Design Documentation: assist in creating and maintaining LLD and HLD documents for deployments and migrations.
• Future State Mapping: draft and visualize future network architecture roadmaps and blueprints.
• Diagram Maintenance: maintain repository of network diagrams and workflows using diagramming tools.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: work with network engineering, operations, security, and cloud teams to reflect production environments.
• Network Improvement: help develop and implement improvements to efficiency, reliability, scalability, and costs.
• Documentation & Process Improvement: identify gaps and propose improvements to standards and review processes.

Skills

Networking fundamentals

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Visio

Lucidchart

Job description

Las Vegas, Nevada The SHOW comes alive at MGM Resorts International

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in a place full of excitement, diversity, and entertainment? Are you enthusiastic about being a team player in one of the most fascinating industries in the world? At MGM Resorts, we seek individuals like YOU to create unique and show-stopping experiences for our guests.

THE JOB:

The Associate Network Services and Architecture role is an entry-to-mid-level position (Junior Network Architect) within the Network Strategy & Architecture team. This role is instrumental in supporting the structural integrity, design, and evolution of our network. The primary focus of this position is to act as the foundational support for network documentation, assisting senior architects in mapping out current environments, and illustrating future state architectures that support MGM Resorts' global hospitality and entertainment operations.

THE DAY-TO-DAY:

• Architecture Documentation: Take ownership of mapping and documenting the current network architecture across various MGM Resorts properties and data centers.
• Design Documentation: Assist senior architects in creating, updating, and maintaining Low-Level Design (LLD) and High-Level Design (HLD) documents for upcoming network deployments and migrations.
• Future State Mapping: Collaborate within the network architecture team to draft and visualize future network architecture roadmaps and blueprints.
• Diagram Maintenance: Standardize and maintain a comprehensive repository of network diagrams, topologies, and technical workflows using Microsoft Visio, Lucidchart, or similar diagramming software.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with the network engineering, operations, security, and cloud infrastructure teams to ensure architectural documentation accurately reflects production environments.
• Network Improvement: Assist the team in developing and implementing improvements to network efficiency, reliability, scalability, and cost.
• Documentation & Process Improvement: Identify gaps in current technical documentation and proactively propose improvements to documentation standards and architectural review processes.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
• 1+ years of experience in enterprise technology, documentation, or a related field, with 3+ years in network engineering, network administration, or an associate architect role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a solid understanding of networking fundamentals, including routing, switching, wireless, and security.
• Familiarity with enterprise networking platforms such as Cisco, Palo Alto, and Juniper, plus a basic understanding of cloud networking across AWS, Azure, OCI, and GCP.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Proficiency with technical documentation and diagramming tools, including Microsoft Visio and Lucidchart, while maintaining a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise documentation for technical and non-technical audiences.

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.

At MGM Resorts, we exist to entertain the human race and provide an unforgettable escape. From delivering excellence for our guests to building and sustaining our communities, you can join our diverse teams of world-class talent and thrive in our collaborative environment. Our iconic MGM Resorts brands offer everyone a wide variety of exciting career opportunities with access to unlimited growth. Be part of a unique world filled with anticipation, entertainment and unparalleled experiences - combined with competitive rewards and exclusive perks. Together, we will use our meaningful relationships to continue to build our authentic culture. We know the importance of respecting each other’s differences. We embrace and leverage our diversity to achieve best-in-class experiences and create stronger ties with our employees, guests, suppliers and community partners. We stay committed to taking strong, principled stands on equality to better unify our world. MGM Resorts International develops, builds and operates unique destination resorts designed to provide a total resort experience, including first-class accommodations and dining, world-class entertainment, state-of-the-art meeting and convention facilities, and high-quality retail and gaming experiences. We know the importance of respecting each other’s differences. We embrace and leverage our diversity to achieve best-in-class experiences and create stronger ties with our employees, guests, suppliers and community partners. We stay committed to taking strong, principled stands on equality to better unify our world. MGM Resorts International believes in providing opportunity for every employee to grow, develop and succeed in a work environment where you can be your best. We encourage you to explore our job opportunities. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us at [e-mail] We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are also committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our employment application site, including the protection of any personal information provided to us. For more information about MGM Resorts International, including our privacy policy and commitment to diversity and inclusion, please visit http://www.mgmresorts.com/careers. For California residents, also see our California Privacy Notice that describes the categories of personal information and sensitive personal information we collect and provides certain details about our processing of that information.