Cloud Architect, Infrastructure

Job Number 24137336

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

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 JOB SUMMARY:

We are seeking a Cloud Architect of Infrastructure Security Automation to support our worldwide software engineering solutions on AWS, Azure and Ali cloud. This technical leader will serve as architect to design custom solutions for cloud infrastructure security automation. This leader will build a strong partnership with the Application Engineering and Global Information Security teams to provide in-depth automation solutions that reduce 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 Architect 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:

• Undergraduate degree in computer science/related field or equivalent experience, education, certifications

• 8+ years of progressive technology experience with a blend of technical knowledge and a customer-focused mindset including:

• 5+ 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 technology leadership experience; demonstrated ability to recruit, mentor, coach, and develop individual contributors

• Proven hands-on expertise in Infrastructure-as-Code and Policy-as-Code technologies

• Strong automation and problem-solving skills and ability to carry tasks and projects to completion

Required Attributes

The ideal candidate will have the ability to:

• Develop cloud strategy for deploying mission-critical and high-available custom software solutions in alignment with the needs of Marriott business

• Work closely with the Information Security teams to design and implement preventative security guardrails for cloud infrastructure

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Establish the technical 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

• 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.

• 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

Managing Projects and Priorities

• Functions as a strategic senior technical expert within the department.

• Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.

• Champions leaders’ vision for product and service delivery.

• Makes and executes the necessary decisions to keep moving forward toward achievement of goals.

• Provides direction and assistance to other teams regarding projects.

• Determines priorities, schedules, plans and necessary resources to promote completion of any projects on schedule.

• Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

• Reviews vendor proposals and selects appropriate vendor for services/technologies/hardware.

• Thinks creatively and practically to develop, execute and implement new project plans.

• Generates and provides accurate and timely results in the form of reports, presentations, etc.

• Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates the quality of operations.

Delivering on the Needs of Key Stakeholders

• Understands and meets the needs of key stakeholders.

• Communicates concepts in a clear and persuasive manner that is easy to understand.

• Demonstrates an understanding of business priorities.

• Supports achievement of performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.

Providing Technical Support and Consultation

• Provides technical expertise and technical leadership within own and other teams.

• Provides recommendations to improve the effectiveness of processes and programs.

• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of job-relevant issues, products, systems, and processes.

• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of function-specific procedures.

• Applies knowledge/judgment to achieve business goals.

• Foresees, identifies and resolves problems.

• Keeps up-to-date technically and applies new knowledge to job.

• Performs other reasonable duties as required for this position

The salary range for this position is $113,850 to $216,315 annually. In addition to the annual salary, the position will be eligible to receive an annual bonus and restricted stock units/stock grants.

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 6, 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.

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