Senior Cloud Network Engineer

Job Number 24151657

Job Category Information Technology

Location Marriott International HQ, 7750 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, Maryland, United States

Schedule Full-Time

Located Remotely? Y

Relocation? N

Position Type Management

JOB SUMMARY

Marriott’s Cloud Network Services team is a fast-paced and innovative group that builds network infrastructure to connect hotel guests, properties, and partners. Our cloud solutions such as the Marriott Bonvoy reservations and rewards programs. We are a rapidly growing team that provides the opportunity for autonomy and growth

Reporting into the Senior Director, Cloud Network Services, the Senior Network Engineer develops and maintains technical solutions that adhere to engineering and architectural design principles while meeting business requirements. Provides technical expertise with a focus on efficiency, reliability, scalability, and security; includes planning, evaluating, recommending, designing, operationalizing, and supporting solutions in compliance with enterprise and industry standards. This role has a heavy emphasis on Network as Code and Infrastructure as Code.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Required :

• Undergraduate degree in an engineering or computer science discipline and/or equivalent experience/certification

• 7+ years of network development engineering experience including:

• 5+ years of network development experience, DevOps related work using tools such as AAP, Terraform, Harness and Git to deliver network solutions in the public cloud

• 5+ years of experience in a lead role leading large scale projects delivering resilient cloud-based network solutions to support our ever-increasing customer demand in the field. This includes both cloud native and vendor specific solutions.

• Cloud Native networking solutions such as VPC, NLB/ALB, Internet Gateways, Transit Gateways, Route 53 etc.

• Infrastructure as Code development AAP(Ansible) and Terraform with Harness and/or GitActions.

• Design and deploy scalable, highly available, and secure network architectures in cloud environments across multiple cloud service providers.

• Configure and manage cloud networking components, including VPCs, subnets, firewalls, VPNs, and Direct Connect/ExpressRoute.

• Implement and manage multi-cloud and hybrid connectivity solutions to ensure seamless integration and communication across different cloud platforms and on-premises data centers

• Technical writing and delivering written document pertaining to network solutions and diagrams

Preferred:

• Graduate degree in Computer Science or related

• Certification such as CCIE, CCNP, PCNSE, CCSA, CCSE or AWS Certified Advanced Networking

• Monitor and optimize network performance, including latency, throughput, and reliability.

• Conduct regular network performance tests and troubleshooting to identify and resolve issues

• Implement network security best practices and ensure compliance with relevant security standards and policies.

• Solid understanding of Agile SAFe

• Experience in public cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, Oracle Cloud or Google Cloud)

• Strong influencing skills and an ability to overcome barriers while driving change through collaboration

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strong attention to detail with an ability to operate effectively across multiple priorities

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Technology Management

• Manage Cloud Networks products and solutions, including the design, engineering, and delivery of new solutions for Marriott applications across the cloud provider networks

• Work closely with cloud architects, developers, and security teams to design and implement network solutions that meet business requirements.

• Provide technical support and guidance to internal teams and clients regarding network configurations and best practices.

• Approve and oversee projects to implement and maintain services while meeting deadlines

• Manage vendors to meet obligations for engineering design, network implementation, and technical support service delivery and service restoration

• Continuously improve operations processes, develop, and present best practices, technical concepts and technologies for innovative Cloud Networks solutions

• Continuously evaluate and recommend new tools and technologies to enhance network performance and security.

• Document network configurations, procedures, and changes to maintain accurate and up to-date records.

Technical Leadership

• Contribute input to help manage project schedules, risks, and costs

• Train and/or mentor other team members and peers, as appropriate

• Establish cross-team relationships across Marriott to help define services and meet service level requirements

• Serve as an escalation point to resolve service delivery and operational issues

• Identify opportunities to enhance the service delivery processes

• Participate in capacity planning and scaling of network infrastructure to meet growing demands.

IT Governance

• Act as primary point of contact for Network Compliance which includes segmentation, patching strategy and IAM

• Follow all defined standards and processes (e.g. SAFe, IT Governance, and Enterprise Architecture)

• Provide input for improvements to the appropriate process owners as needed

• Maintain a proper balance between business and operational risk

• Follow the defined project management and/or standards and processes

Additional duties as may be assigned

At Marriott, we are committed to putting our associates first and their health and safety are our highest priorities. This position requires associates to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 per current CDC standards or approved for a medical or religious accommodation.

The salary range for this position is $96,038 to $179,270 annually. In addition to the annual salary, the position will be eligible to receive an annual bonus.

Washington Applicants Only : 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 28 days after the date of this posting, August 28, 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. Be where you can do your best work,​ begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global​ team, and become the best version of you.