Senior Director, IT Infrastructure Automation and Security
2 months ago
Marriott
Senior Director, Cloud Infrastructure & Security Automation
Bismarck ,
North Dakota
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Full-Time
Located Remotely?
Y
Relocation?
N
Position Type
Management
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JOB SUMMARY:
We are seeking a Sr. Director of Infrastructure Security and Automation to support our worldwide software engineering solutions on AWS, Azure and Ali cloud. This technical leader will serve as the Technical Product Manager for cloud infrastructure automation and security. This leader will build a strong partnership with the Application Engineering and Global Information Security teams to provide both strategic and in-depth automation solutions that reduces the dependencies on infrastructure through the enablement of self-service, infrastructure as code and pattern based deployment utilizing cloud native and open source technologies. The Sr. Director must be well versed in Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automated pattern based deployments (Platinum, Gold, Silver, etc.) and self-service through different channels that will enable the application teams to move at the speed of their choosing. This technical leader must have a solid understanding of cloud security principals and the ability to automate Marriott’s security guardrails. This is a critical role for the company as we transform the core platforms and digital applications on modern PaaS and SaaS based cloud infrastructure. This leader will have deep hands-on technical expertise and is not afraid of rolling up the sleeves to get into code and architecture to support his/her team if needed. The leader must practice radical candor while maintaining the emotional intelligence to approach sensitive topics and critique for the growth and improvement of the Marriott team.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Required Experience and Education:
BS in computer science/related field or equivalent experience, education, certifications
10+ years in technical and architectural leadership on cloud platform, automation, DevSecOps, software and cloud architecture experience, including enterprise, multi-tenant, and scalable solutions including
2+ years’ experience with major cloud hosting service providers, with focus on AWS
4+ years’ experience with high-availability and disaster recovery implementations through CICD
5+ years of people leadership experience; demonstrated ability to recruit, mentor, coach, and develop individual contributors and leaders
Required Attributes
The ideal candidate will have the ability to:
Effectively align engineering practices with organizational strategy to deliver business results
Lead the development of resilient, high-performing platforms that process significant data loads while adhering to data privacy and security practices
Lead through scalability phase of growth
Strong automation and problem-solving skills and ability to carry tasks and projects to completion
Propose and implement a best-in-class, scalable, enterprise automation solutions across PaaS and SaaS.
Evaluate existing development tools and formulate recommendation to provide consistency across the development team
Provide timely technical support for internal and external stakeholders and customers
Work well under pressure and remained focused and professional during high stress situations
Work in Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
Preferred:
Graduate Degree in a technical discipline
Demonstrated ability to manage a portfolio of bigger and smaller bets across the team, while balancing short-term goals and long-term vision
Comfortable applying a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods to define success
Good balance of IQ & EQ as an expert problem solver that is to be able to solve challenges across people, process and technology
Ability to build strong relationships and network throughout the broader IT community
Experience in the design, implementation and operational support of mission critical products
Strong influencing skills and an ability to overcome barriers while driving change
Certification in technology stacks leveraged for the product (cloud providers, automation tools, operating systems, middleware, etc.)
Experience in researching emerging technologies and trends, standards, and products
Experience in developing technology roadmaps and strategies
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for a wide range of audiences including executives, business stakeholders and IT teams
Strong knowledge of emerging tools, software, applications, and systems for attaining best-in-class IT technology across the enterprise
Strong attention to detail with an ability to operate effectively across multiple priorities
Experience operating in Scaled Agile Framework
CORE WORK ACTIVITIES
Technical Strategy, Solutions Engineering and Leadership
Establish the vision and strategy for DevSecOps products for Infrastructure management and security automation
Ability to turn the vision into a clear strategy and plan with a roadmap that can be referenced, tracked and used to measure delivery success
Functions as technical expert and futurist for both senior leadership and project teams in the effective utilization of existing technologies, both enterprise-wide and business-wide
Performs research in technologies that are emerging in the industry as a competitive advantage and reports on that research in terms of business opportunities
Advises on viability of emerging technologies for the business; articulates the risks, costs, and ROI.
Provides guidance to improve operational processes and procedures to improve service, reduce costs, and leverage technologies
Serves as part of the senior staff responsible for architecting new automation products to enable infrastructure management and pattern based deployment
Possesses strong technical acumen; takes a thorough but practical approach to technical design and execution of large projects
Breaks down complex technical problems and drives to the best technical decision based on high level of communication, debate, discussion within the team and with other subject matter experts
Leads the team into the next generation automation with cloud native technologies, serverless designs and microservices
Oversees redesign and self-service enablement of Infrastructure automation tools to automate infrastructure provisioning and deployment flow.
Designs and implements pattern based (Platinum, Gold, Silver, etc.) standardized deployments using deployment pipelines
Identifies automation opportunities to improve DevOps operations
Designs, develops and implements a standard service catalog and multi-cloud management platform to standardize self-service offerings for application teams across AWS, Azure and Ali Clouds.
Identifies new automation opportunities to improve DevSecOps operations
Considers the entire ecosystem while making decisions, from technical implications to business needs, time to market, engineering trade-offs, and more
People Management
Identifies key skills and capabilities needed to assess team strengths and weaknesses
Partners with HR to recruit, develop, and retain top-tier talent
Develops team members to increase productivity and align with their individual development goals
Communicates effectively up, down, and laterally to ensure alignment of work
Provides purpose, context, and direction to team members
Influences the development and delivery of software solutions from concept to release with application engineering teams
Increases individual engineer’s engagement in iterative design and development process through adoption and use of SAFe (scrum and kanban) methodologies
Builds and fosters a culture of engineering excellence and accountability to produce best-in-class software solutions with a focus on team, quality, agility, trust, and timely delivery
Drives quality and consistency in engineering development principles and practices as well as delivery methods by determining and implementing best-in-class techniques and processes
Supports achievement of performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.
Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates the quality of the teams’ operations.
Provides recommendations to improve the effectiveness of processes or programs.
Understands and meets the needs of key stakeholders.
Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work for self and direct reports.
Provides direction and assistance to other teams regarding projects. Determines priorities, schedules, plans and necessary resources to ensure completion of any projects on schedule.
Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Thinks creatively and practically to develop, execute and implement new plans or programs. Generates and provides accurate and timely results in the form of reports, presentations, etc.
Managing Projects and Priorities
Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work for self and direct reports.
Provides direction and assistance to other teams regarding projects. Determines priorities, schedules, plans and necessary resources to ensure completion of any projects on schedule.
Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Thinks creatively and practically to develop, execute and implement new plans or programs. Generates and provides accurate and timely results in the form of reports, presentations, etc.
Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates the quality of the teams’ operations.
Provides recommendations to improve the effectiveness of processes or programs.
Understands and meets the needs of key stakeholders.
Champions leaders’ vision for product and service delivery.
Works with direct reports and peers to develop and implement strategies and goals. Communicates a clear and consistent message regarding goals to produce desired results.
Makes and executes the necessary decisions to keep team moving forward toward achievement of goals.
Provides targeted and timely communication of results, achievements and challenges to direct reports, peers, and leaders.
Managing and Conducting Human Resources Activities
Interviews and hires employees.
Promotes the fair and equitable treatment of employees.
Fosters employee commitment to providing excellent service, participates in daily stand-up meetings and models desired service behaviors in all interactions with customer and employees.
Incorporates customer satisfaction as a component of staff/operations meetings with an emphasis on generating innovative ways to continually improve results.
Sets goals and expectations for direct reports using the performance review process and holds staff accountable for performance goals.
Solicits employee feedback.
Utilizes an “open door policy” and reviews employee satisfaction results to identify and address employee problems or concerns
Promotes adherence to policies consistently, follows disciplinary procedures and documents items according to Standard and Local Operating Procedures (SOPs and LSOPs) and supports the Peer Review Process.
Conducts annual performance appraisal with direct reports according to Standard Operating Procedures.
Champions change ensures brand and regional business initiatives are implemented and communicates follow-up actions to team as necessary.
Identifies talents of direct reports and their teams and assists with their growth and development plans.
California Applicants Only:
The salary range for this position is $127,088 to $281,923 annually.
Colorado Applicants Only:
The salary range for this position is $127,088 to $256,293 annually.
Hawaii Applicants Only:
The salary range for this position is $153,776 to $281,923 annually.
New York Applicants Only:
The salary range for this position is $127,088 to $281,923 annually.
Washington, D.C. Applicants Only:
The salary range for this position is $139,796 to $256,293 annually.
Washington Applicants Only:
The salary range for this position is $127,088 to $281,923 annually. In addition to the annual salary, the position will be eligible to receive an annual bonus and restricted stock units/stock grants. Employees will accrue 0.04616 PTO balance for every hour worked and eligible to receive minimum of 7 holidays annually.
All locations offer coverage for medical, dental, vision, health care flexible spending account, dependent care flexible spending account, life insurance, disability insurance, accident insurance, adoption expense reimbursements, paid parental leave, educational assistance, 401(k) plan, stock purchase plan, discounts at Marriott properties, commuter benefits, employee assistance plan, and childcare discounts. Benefits are subject to terms and conditions, which may include rules regarding eligibility, enrollment, waiting period, contribution, benefit limits, election changes, benefit exclusions, and others.
Marriott HQ is committed to a hybrid work environment that enables associates to Be connected. Headquarters-based positions are considered hybrid, for candidates within a commuting distance to Bethesda, MD; candidates outside of commuting distance to Bethesda, MD will be considered for Remote positions.
The application deadline for this position is 21 days after the date of this posting, July 1, 2024.
Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.
Marriott International is the world’s largest hotel company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed.
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