• Job Description

  Req#: 23176206

  JOB SUMMARY

  Marriott’s Data Center & Cloud Networks team is a fast-paced and innovative group that builds network infrastructure to connect hotel guests, properties, and partners. Our cloud data centers host applications 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, Data Center & Cloud Networks, the Senior Network Engineer is responsible for designing optimal LAN and WAN networks comprising of routers, switches, firewalls, and load-balancers. This includes networks in data centers, corporate offices, and third-party co-location PoP sites all which host applications and interconnect hotel properties, users, systems, partners, vendors, and public/private cloud networks with a focus on disaster recovery. This role has a heavy emphasis on managing firewalls including segmentation, DMZs, remote access, and overall policy/rules management.

  CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

  Technology Management

  • Manage Data Center & Cloud Networks products and solutions, including the design, low level engineering, and delivery of new hardware systems to host Marriott applications across the cloud and datacenter network
  • 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 Data Center & Cloud Networks solutions

  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

  IT Governance

  • Follow all defined standards and processes (e.g. IT Governance, SM&G, and 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

  CANDIDATE PROFILE

  Required:

  • 7+ years of experience in network engineering or development.
  • 5+ years of experience in an IT infrastructure lead role, including expertise in routing protocols, switch fabric technology, firewall security, and load-balancing architecture.
  • Expertise in F5 GTM and LTM is a must.
  • Strong experience with AWS networking services (VPC, Direct Connect, Route 53, etc.) and Azure networking services (Virtual Networks, ExpressRoute, DNS, etc.).
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related OR equivalent total years of experience and/or certification
  • Proficiency in designing and implementing highly available and fault-tolerant network architectures on AWS and Azure platforms.
  • Solid understanding of cloud-based networking concepts, including virtualization, software-defined networking, and network automation.
  • Deep technical knowledge inclusive of network routing protocols (BGP), subnetting, network ARPs, VRF and traceroute
  • Experience in technical writing and delivering written document pertaining to network solutions and diagrams

  Preferred:

  • Master’s degree in Computer Science or related
  • Certification such as CCIE, CCNP, CCSA, CCSE, PCNSE or F5 Certified Technical Specialist
  • Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty or Azure Network Engineer Associate are a plus.
  • F5 LTM and GTM engineering and troubleshooting expertise is a preferred.
  • Proficiency in Palo Alto and Check Point firewalls
  • 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

  California Applicants Only: The salary range for this position is $93,713.00 to $204,107.00 annually.

  Colorado Applicants Only: The salary range for this position is $93,713.00 to $185,551.00 annually.

  New York Applicants Only: The salary range for this position is $93,713.00 to $204,107.00 annually.

  Washington Applicants Only: The salary range for this position is $93,713.00 to $204,107.00 annually. In addition to the annual salary, the position will be eligible to receive an annual bonus. 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.

  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 considers for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

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