At CEC Entertainment, we build careers around great food, family, and fun! Our purpose and our passion is to create the best place for kids and families to eat and play!

Job Description

CEC Entertainment, the global leader in family entertainment and operator of Chuck E. Cheese, Peter Piper Pizza, and Pasqually’s Pizza and Wings restaurants, is seeking a Summer 2024 Network Operations Intern for the Information Technology Department. This exciting opportunity will be based at our Corporate Support Center in Irving, TX. The typical working hours are 8:30am to 5:30 pm.

Division/Business Unit:

• Information Technology – Network Operations

Division Business Objective:

An in-depth and real-world application of IT Networking concepts, across multiple Information Technology teams. More specifically, IT Network Operations are responsible for defining and supporting Wide Area Networks, Local Area Networks, Wireless Networks, and Firewalls. The department also provides other IT support, such as network administration, device management and help desk.

This is a paid internship that will provide you an opportunity for professional growth and development. This program will NOT qualify for college credits. This awesome opportunity will be based at our Corporate Support Center in Irving, TX. This position requires 20 hours per week during working hours of 8:30am to 5:30pm.

As a Network Operations Intern, you will learn the process of IT Security Operations and…

• Learn about change management process lifecycle.
• Participate in cross – functional IT projects.
• Monitor IT systems and resolve or escalate any found issues.
• Add/maintain technical documentation and service catalog.
• Assist on software/hardware deployments and or upgrades.
• Gain exposure to system functionalities, including Zendesk, Cisco Meraki, Cisco Firepower, Microsoft Azure and Ekahau wireless design and provisioning.
• Develop a working relationship with the Information Technology Team and other key departments.

Applicable Majors/Interests:

• Information Technology, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Networking

Intern Responsibilities:

• Participate in team meetings and contribute to applicable projects or initiatives.
• Conduct competitive analysis and present findings to CEC Leadership with fellow interns across divisions.
• Division Exchange Program
• Rotation across all participating departments for one week (TBD)

Physical Demands:

To perform the duties of this position, the incumbent must have the ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, twist, reach, and carry, lift, pull, push between 1 – 25 lbs. Incumbent must use a computer, with repetitive movement of both hands. Incumbent must be able to work an 8-hour shift, with some overtime. Incumbent must also be available to travel internationally to various locations by airplane or by operating a vehicle if needed. 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions is included. 

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The Company:

CEC Entertainment, LLC ("CEC"), headquartered in Irving, Texas is the nationally recognized leader in family entertainment and dining with its Chuck E. Cheese, Peter Piper Pizza brands and virtual kitchen concept, Pasqually's Pizza & Wings.

As the place where half a million happy birthdays are celebrated every year, Chuck E. Cheese's goal is to create positive, lifelong memories for families through fun, food, and play and is the place Where a Kid Can Be a Kid. Committed to providing a fun, safe environment, Chuck E. Cheese helps protect families through industry-leading programs such as Kid Check. As a strong advocate for its local communities, Chuck E. Cheese has donated more than $19 million schools through its fundraising programs. Peter Piper Pizza features dining, entertainment and carryout with a neighbor-hood pizzeria feel and "pizza made fresh, families made happy" culture.

Peter Piper Pizza takes pride in delivering quality food and fun that reconnects family and friends. Created in 2020, Pasqually's Pizza & Wings offers a distinct, customized eating experience outside of a restaurant environment that amplifies classic pizza and wings and operates out of 400 ghost locations nationwide. The Company and its franchise operate a system of nearly 600 Chuck E. Cheese and more than 120 Peter Piper Pizza venues, with locations in 47 states and 17 foreign countries and territories. For more information, visit chuckecheese.com, pasquallyspizza.com, and peterpiperpizza.com.

Benefits:

CEC Entertainment offers a wide variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401(k) retirement savings plan to eligible U.S. employees as part of their overall employment package. We also offer job training and career growth opportunities. Chuck E. Cheese is a "Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow" employer.

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At CEC Entertainment, we believe that our workforce should reflect the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of many guests we serve. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ancestry, color, genetics, gender identify, gender ex-pression, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran status, or on the basis of any other federal, state or local protected class.