This role will oversee VMware-based virtualization environments and Windows Server-based operating system environments at a large enterprise scale in an architectural and senior-level support context. VMware environments include vSphere, vCenter, ESXi, Aria/vRealize.
Manage multiple Microsoft Active Directory forests/domains, GPO’s, Exchange and Exchange Online email systems, and hybrid directory synchronization with Microsoft Entra.
Directly responsible for high-level system design, code/script development where appropriate, and deployment processes. Code/Script development will follow Caesars standard processes for quality assurance, version control, and upkeep.
Prepare strategic plans, task development, estimates, work plans, project working papers, project schedules and reports for management. Provide quality assurance and leadership in solving system problems and designing system enhancements.
Manage technical issues and multiple concurrent work streams. Certify projects meet standards for design, programming, technical documentation, and change management requirements.
Participate in key project deliverables; provide proactive consulting and direction to all development and support teams. Help articulate and support key architectural and technical objectives through project teams and provide a focused, accessible body of knowledge and historical/directional perspective on various IT systems and resources.
Coordinate with other architects to synchronize common goals and activities within IT and with business partners. Proactively track and evaluate new technologies and initiatives.
Understand key cost elements related to the delivery of projects, products, or systems. Seek methods to optimize performance, reduce costs and improve service levels. Formulate systems scope and objectives; provide high-level estimates on complex systems and present to management.
Stay abreast of new technology developments. Maintain expert knowledge on in-house systems, appropriate vendor systems, product performance, viability and pricing. Seen as an expert both internally and externally. Analyze and evaluate complex application designs for compatibility with existing systems, and compliance to Caesars’ and known industry standards, and consistency with Caesars’ long-term business needs, strategies and policies.
Perform functional system design across heterogeneous systems company wide. Researches technical/functional solutions and products as part of designing systems and identifying solutions to technical/functional issues.
Provide close direction and support to data engineers and consultants on all work streams. Ensure all deliverables have an established response time and performance objectives, and optimize code/script as needed to meet SLAs.
Has an in-depth knowledge of the business value of technology and can communicate it both within and outside IT.
Act as a subject matter expert (SME) across a variety of functions and organizations.
Participate in an on-call schedule to maintain the team’s 24x7x365 support coverage.

At Caesars Entertainment, Inc., our Team Members create the extraordinary. We are the largest casino-entertainment company in the U.S. and one of the world's most diversified casino-entertainment providers. Since beginning in Reno, Nevada, in 1937, Caesars Entertainment has grown through the development of new resorts, expansions and acquisitions. Our resorts operate primarily under the Caesars®, Harrah's®, Horseshoe® and Eldorado® brand names. We focus on building loyalty and value with our guests through a combination of impeccable service, operational excellence and technological leadership. The company is committed to its Team Members, suppliers, communities and the environment through its PEOPLE PLANET PLAY framework.

Our Caesars family is driven by our Mission, Vision and Values. We take great pride in living these values – Together We Win, All In On Service and Blaze the Trail – every day. Our mission, “Create the Extraordinary”. Our vision, “Create spectacular worlds. That immerse, inspire and connect you. We don’t perform magic; we create it with excellence. #WeAreCaesars”. If you are ready to create some magic, we invite you to explore our dynamic, yet unique, career opportunities.

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