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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Associate Network Services & Architecture - **Company:** MGM Resorts International - **Location:** Las Vegas, NV, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Software Documentation, Computer Networks, Data Centers, Software Design Documents, High-Level Architecture, Microsoft Visio, Network Architecture, Networking Basics, Network Diagrams, Network Installation Services, Routing, Network Service, Network Administration, Lucidchart, Google Cloud, Enterprise Software Applications, Juniper, Palo Alto Networks, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Cisco - **Published:** September 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/cf083112-9cc3-426f-a8a9-7401596dee5f ## About the Role * Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience. * 1+ years of experience in enterprise technology, documentation, or a related field, with 3+ years in network engineering, network administration, or an associate architect role. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a solid understanding of networking fundamentals, including routing, switching, wireless, and security. * Familiarity with enterprise networking platforms such as Cisco, Palo Alto, and Juniper, plus a basic understanding of cloud networking across AWS, Azure, OCI, and Google Cloud Platform. * Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment. * Proficiency with technical documentation and diagramming tools, including Microsoft Visio and Lucidchart, while maintaining a strong attention to detail. * Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise documentation for technical and non-technical audiences. ## Description The Associate Network Services and Architecture role is an entry-to-mid-level position (Junior Network Architect) within the Network Strategy & Architecture team. This role is instrumental in supporting the structural integrity, design, and evolution of our network. The primary focus of this position is to act as the foundational support for network documentation, assisting senior architects in mapping out current environments, and illustrating future state architectures that support MGM Resorts' global hospitality and entertainment operations. THE DAY-TO-DAY: * Architecture Documentation: Take ownership of mapping and documenting the current network architecture across various MGM Resorts properties and data centers. * Design Documentation: Assist senior architects in creating, updating, and maintaining Low-Level Design (LLD) and High-Level Design (HLD) documents for upcoming network deployments and migrations. * Future State Mapping: Collaborate within the network architecture team to draft and visualize future network architecture roadmaps and blueprints. * Diagram Maintenance: Standardize and maintain a comprehensive repository of network diagrams, topologies, and technical workflows using Microsoft Visio, Lucidchart, or similar diagramming software. * Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with the network engineering, operations, security, and cloud infrastructure teams to ensure architectural documentation accurately reflects production environments. * Network Improvement: Assist the team in developing and implementing improvements to network efficiency, reliability, scalability, and cost. * Documentation & Process Improvement: Identify gaps in current technical documentation and proactively propose improvements to documentation standards and architectural review processes. ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Seriously gaming your cloud expertise: from cloud tourist to cloud native](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/373-seriously-gaming-your-cloud-expertise-from-cloud-tourist-to-cloud-native) - [Creating a routing app with Google Maps API from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/831-creating-a-routing-app-with-google-maps-api-from-scratch) - [Demystifying application networking in the cloud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/675-demystifying-application-networking-in-the-cloud) - [Your Infrastructure Is Not a Playground: AI Agents for Infra Done Right](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2084-your-infrastructure-is-not-a-playground-ai-agents-for-infra-done-right) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Everything a Developer Needs to Know About MCP with Neo4j](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/604-everything-a-developer-needs-to-know-about-mcp-with-neo4j) - [Top Must-Visit Developer Conferences in the US in 2026](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/679-top-must-visit-developer-conferences-in-the-us-in-2026) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [What Makes WeAreDevelopers World Congress Different From Every Other Tech Event?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/701-what-makes-wearedevelopers-world-congress-different-from-every-other-tech-event) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)