Network Engineer

Aristocrat Gaming; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Aristocrat Gaming in Las Vegas seeks an MSP Network Engineer to design and maintain the network framework that supports regulated gaming operations in a 24x7 production environment.

You will lead site deployments, define standards, and coordinate with regulators to ensure compliant, highly available infrastructure. This role requires strong routing, security, and vendor experience with Palo Alto, Arista, and F5, and the ability to obtain gaming licenses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/CE or equivalent experience.
• CCNA or equivalent certification preferred.
• 5+ years of hands-on enterprise network engineering.
• Expert: routing protocols including BGP, OSPF, IPSec, QoS, TCP/IP.
• Hands-on with Palo Alto firewalls, Arista, and F5 products.
• Strong security focus and secure network architectures.
• Ability to obtain tribal gaming licenses as required.

Responsibilities

• Construct secure, scalable network builds for MSP gaming systems.
• Own network build decisions across data centers and customer sites.
• Define standards, reference architectures, and guidelines.
• Maintain high uptime and fault resistance of MSP networks.
• Lead triage across routing, VPNs, firewalls, and multi-site networks.
• Drive root-cause analysis and long-term reliability improvements.
• Analyze performance trends; drive efficiency improvements.
• Build resilient networks aligned with cybersecurity and gaming regs.
• Lead change planning and risk assessment per change control.
• Collaborate with regulators and compliance teams for compliant ops.
• Lead deployments, upgrades, and network modernization.

Skills

Routing protocols

BGP

OSPF

IPSec

QoS

TCP/IP

Firewall expertise

Network monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE

Tools

Palo Alto firewalls

Arista switches

F5 BIG-IP

Job description

Join Aristocrat, a global leader in regulated gaming entertainment, where innovation, reliability, and alignment to regulations are essential to our operations. As an MSP Network Engineer, you will play a crucial role in developing and maintaining the network framework that supports MSP gaming operations. This position offers an exceptional opportunity to work in a highly regulated, 24x7 production environment. You will direct network builds and operational plans across our data centers and customer locations. Your knowledge will ensure the smooth performance and security of our vital systems, greatly influencing our worldwide gaming networks.

What You'll Do

• Construct, align, and improve secure, scalable network builds for Class 3 MSP gaming systems.
• Take ownership for network build decisions from start to finish across primary and secondary data centers as well as customer environments.
• Define technical standards, reference architectures, and guidelines applicable to networking of MSP devices.
• Maintain high uptime, fault resistance, and efficiency of vital MSP network infrastructure.
• Lead complex triage efforts across routing, VPNs, firewalls, and Multi Site networks.
• Drive root cause analysis, corrective actions, and long-term reliability improvements.
• Analyze performance and resource trends; lead proactive efforts to improve resource use and efficiency.
• Build and maintain resilient network infrastructures aligned with cybersecurity guidelines and gaming regulatory requirements.
• Lead network change planning and risk assessment within formal change and configuration management processes.
• Partner with gaming regulators and internal compliance teams to ensure compliant system operation.
• Lead technical execution of new site deployments, infrastructure upgrades, and network modernization efforts.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or equivalent experience.
• CCNA or equivalent networking certification preferred.
• 5+ years of hands-on enterprise network engineering experience.
• Expert-level understanding of routing and networking protocols (BGP, OSPF, IPSec, QoS, TCP/IP).
• Deep hands-on experience with enterprise Palo Alto firewalls, Arista Products, and F5 Products.
• Strong experience with network monitoring, diagnostics, and analytics platforms.
• Proven experience crafting and supporting highly available, regulated, or critically important environments.
• Strong security approach and experience implementing secure network architectures.
• Ability to work independently, lead technical initiatives, and influence cross-functional teams.
• Ability to obtain required Tribal Gaming licenses which may include providing fingerprints, background checks, financial statements, and any other applicable licensing requests.

Travel Expectations

• None

Additional Information

This role is subject to mandatory background screening and regulatory approvals. As part of moving into this role, you may be required to complete a criminal background check, submit fingerprints, and obtain licenses or registrations with applicable gaming regulatory authorities.

Aristocrat operates in a highly regulated environment and holds licenses in over 340 gaming jurisdictions worldwide. To meet our global compliance obligations, you will be required to provide the disclosure of relevant personal and background information to government agencies, sovereign nations/tribal regulators, and other applicable gaming regulatory bodies. This is a condition of Aristocrat’s gaming licenses. The specific information required may vary depending on the jurisdiction and project assignment.

This job description may have been reviewed and enhanced using AI-assisted tools to improve clarity, consistency, and inclusivity. All final content, role requirements and hiring decisions remain subject to human review and approval by Aristocrat.

Compensation Philosophy

We offer a comprehensive pay and benefits package designed to stay competitive in the market, support your wellbeing, and recognise your contribution to our success. Our approach is underpinned by a pay-for-performance belief in rewarding individual impact. Your specific compensation package will be determined by factors such as your skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

Depending on your role and location, you may be eligible for annual bonuses and incentives, health and wellbeing benefits, paid time off, retirement plans, insurance coverage, and other local or statutory benefits.

Specific details about compensation and benefits for this position will be discussed during the recruitment process.