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Position Systems/Network Administrator for HUSTLER Casino and Lucky Lady Casino
Salary Range $80,000 to $105,000 annually (DOE)
Location Two casinos in Gardena
Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(K), vacation and sick time, paid holidays.
This position is ideal for a highly motivated individual with expertise in managing complex IT systems in demanding, high-availability environments. The successful candidate will be a proactive problem solver with excellent technical skills and the ability to thrive under pressure.
Salary Range $80,000 to $105,000 annually (DOE)
Location Two casinos in Gardena
Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(K), vacation and sick time, paid holidays.
This position is ideal for a highly motivated individual with expertise in managing complex IT systems in demanding, high-availability environments. The successful candidate will be a proactive problem solver with excellent technical skills and the ability to thrive under pressure.
- Ability to travel between both casino locations in Gardena as needed.
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. and work in confined spaces like server rooms.
- Flexibility to work outside of regular hours to maintain 24/7 network operations.
- Maintain and optimize essential IT infrastructure, including operating systems, applications, servers, software, and hardware.
- Lead and implement projects to enhance system performance, security, and reliability.
- Resolve critical IT issues and ensure business continuity.
- Communicate effectively with internal teams and external partners to achieve project goals.
- Oversee IT Infrastructure Manage and maintain the IT infrastructure in Casinos.
- Ensure System Uptime and Reliability Proactively monitor systems to ensure 24/7 availability and minimize disruptions. Implement redundancy and failover solutions.
- Troubleshoot and Resolve Issues Quickly diagnose and resolve network, hardware, software, and system issues to minimize downtime and impact on business operations.
- Network Management Design, deploy, and maintain functional and secure networks (LAN, WLAN, WAN). Configure and install network devices (routers, switches, firewalls). Monitor network performance and security.
- System Administration Manage and maintain Windows servers, Dell hardware (VxRail, vSAN), VMware ESXi, and Veeam Backup & Replication. Perform regular maintenance, upgrades, and patches. Manage user accounts and permissions.
- Vendor Management Coordinate with vendors for support, maintenance, and upgrades. Evaluate and recommend new technologies.
- Security and Compliance Implement and enforce robust security protocols to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with industry regulations (e.g., PCI compliance).
- Documentation Maintain comprehensive technical documentation for systems, networks, and procedures.
- Education Bachelor's degree in IT or a related field preferred.
- Experience
- 5 years in network or systems administration, ideally in a high-availability environment like a casino.
- Hands-on experience with networking hardware (Cisco, Cisco Meraki) and software.
- 2 years with Cisco Meraki firewalls, switches, and access points.
- Experience with surveillance camera systems is a plus
- Strong experience with Windows Server, Dell hardware (VxRail, vSAN), VMware ESXi, and Veeam Backup & Replication.
- Proficiency in networking setup and configuration (switches, firewalls, VPNs, VLANs, DNS, DHCP).
- Certifications CCNA or other relevant certifications are a plus.
- Skills
- Expert troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Strong understanding of IT security best practices.
- Other Requirements
- Ability to travel via air and surface transportation, including travel between multiple offices
- Ability to lift to 40 lbs. and able to access tight spaces (e.g., under workstations and server rooms), climb ladders, kneel, and stand for extended periods.
Salary : $80,000 - $105,000