Overview:
Salary Range:
$85,000 to $105,000 annually (DOE)
This role is based out of our Retail Corporate Office in Torrance, CA.
Qualifications:
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(K), vacation and sick time, paid holidays, and every other week has a three-day weekend.
Responsibilities :
Objectives of This Role
- 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.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee IT Infrastructure: Manage and maintain the IT infrastructure for Hustler Hollywood stores and other business units, including 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.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's degree in IT or a related field preferred.
- 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 (OSPF, HA).
- 2+ years with Cisco Meraki firewalls, switches, and access points.
- Experience with surveillance camera systems.
- 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.
- Expert troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Strong understanding of IT security best practices.
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.