Engineer II IT Field

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Boyd Gaming Corporation has been successful in gaming jurisdiction in which we operate in the United States and is one of the premier casino entertainment companies in the United States. Never content to rest upon our successes, we will continue to evolve and retain a position of leadership in our industry. Our past success, our current business philosophies and our sound business planning, combine to position Boyd Gaming Corporation to maximize value for our shareholders, our team members and our communities.

Job Description

• Develop team leadership and provide technical oversight, on-the-job training and mentorship of first level Field Engineers with emphasis on career advancement within the Company

• Provide technical support to first level of Field Engineers by performing advanced incident troubleshooting and tracking, escalated problem resolution, assist with root cause analysis, limited product research, fault isolation development, follow-up and documentation to include action reports to department team leaders

• Perform second level of maintenance and upgrades on network devices, computer and printer hardware and software, including the restoration of configurations with assistance from Senior Field Engineers, IT Operations Center engineers or in combined resolution efforts with vendor support engineers or technicians and authorize vendor remote access and confirm proper disconnect when support efforts are completed

• Responds to computer, network and data security vulnerability alerts at the property and regional levels for high priority outage restoration efforts and reports to all Company properties within the assigned region

• Provide installation, monitoring, maintenance, support, and optimization of basic network and basic server hardware, software, and communication links within property data centers and communications closets or where Information Technology assets are housed in a training or production environment

• Analyze and resolve basic network and server hardware and software problems in an efficient and accurate manner • Follow all safety and security precautions

• Terminate and test network cabling systems using Company provided tools and test equipment • Perform basic network troubleshooting and analysis with assistance with Senior field Engineers and IT Operations Center engineers

• Provide setup and teardown services for local, regional and performing acts. This includes load in, load out, and set construction.

• Operation and troubleshooting of computerized lighting systems for stage and industrial areas. Create and control lighting for local and regional acts.

• Configuration, programming, and maintenance of high-end sound equipment including mixing boards, amplifiers, audio processors, wired and wireless mic systems. Providing both front and back of house support and operation of these systems during performances.

• Install and troubleshoot digital signage systems including both indoor and outdoor displays, video walls, projectors, monument and pylon signs. Familiarity with VGA, DVI, HDMI, and Multicast .

• Perform moves/adds/changes on traditional, digital, and IP based phone and voicemail systems. Basic understanding of PRI, ISDN, POTS and IP based communication technology required.

• Provide scheduled on-call support for emergency after-hours support issues

• Perform inventory of Company assets and documents stock levels for department visibility

• Monitor and maintain computer and user accounts for necessary and appropriate access to various software and network applications in accordance with Company policies

• Record, monitor, track, and document work performed using the Company’s tracking system

• Provide Smart Device activation, programming and enrollment into Company’s Mobile Device Management System and provide initial and advanced user training

• Provide support for Company’s Marketing Media Content Delivery Systems

 Other duties, as required • In-collaboration with and under guidance of Corporate IT functional teams:

• Participate in disaster recovery testing
• Participate in functional and empirical analysis related to the design, development, planning, and configuration of networking, hardware, and software
• Execute implementations and rollouts of new computer and network hardware, software, and tools
• Perform advanced desktop engineering functions, including computer image setup, deployment or integration
• Provide user training and support for all company systems and applications, where applicable and appropriate Assist in determining product compatibility, flexibility, and recommends replacement, upgrade or retirement of Company assets during assigned duties

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associates of Applied Science degree in a computer science discipline or comparable level of experience .
• Must have Three (3) years of experience in an IT Support position, , OR a combination of Network or Systems Engineering experience AND any combination of the following:
  • Three (3) years of applied experience with current Microsoft Windows Operating Systems
  • Three (3) years of experience working on enterprise desktop, and server-related projects .
•  Must have basic computer and networking skills and fundamentals, experience in a resort hotel casino environment
•  Must have a high level of technical knowledge relative to the installation and connectivity of computer and printer systems, including the configuration, maintenance and support of new and existing solutions.
• Must have strong organizational, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
• Must be knowledgeable in basic and advanced computer and printer operation and related support and basic troubleshooting techniques
• Must be able to type quickly and accurately, preferably at least 50 wpm.
• Must have exceptional customer service, verbal and written communications, interpersonal and telephone etiquette skills; and adopts Company core values
• Must be highly organized, detail oriented, and able to effectively multi-task.
• Must be proficient in various Microsoft Office Suite of applications
• Computer, Tablet PC, Telephones, Wireless Devices, Hand Tools, Standard Tone Test Set and other associated tools and test equipment

Additional Information

Boyd Gaming is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of , , sex, , , , , gender , status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

Boyd Gaming is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of , , sex, , , , , gender , status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.