Senior Network Engineer (Multiple Positions) - Bethesda, MD

Job Description

DUTIES:

• Design & implement efficient & optimal networks, incl: LANs, WANs, Internet, intranets, software defined networks, & other data communications systems.
• Development & management of network products & services, as well as supporting local property LAN services worldwide.
• Lead cross team relationships & partners w/ all business disciplines, other MI teams, outsourcing vendors, & external suppliers to define & implement network roadmap, building & enforcing standards defined in it.
• Define & support service delivery & operational support standards for our Property Networks, partner w/ global technology peer teams to meet service level requirements & resolve service delivery issues across portfolio.
• Ensure overall requirements by customers & peer delivery & operations groups are met.
• Provide senior tech engagement for all phases of infrastructure lifecycle from ideation through execution, & ongoing management & support of end-to-end network servicing all Property Network systems.
• Develop & execute new initiatives to simplify, standardize, optimize, & automate network designs, tooling, & operations to reduce implementation cycle times, eliminate service downtime, optimize performance, & ensure that all security & compliance requirements are fully governed.
• Develop complex global distributed infrastructure solutions.
• Provide program management assistance & contribute input to help manage project schedules, risks, & costs.
• Manage products & solutions, incl: design, low level engineering, & delivery of new hardware systems for applications.
• Define & implement an operational Recovery Time Objective (RTO) & Recovery Point Objective (RPO) strategy for assigned Infrastructure areas.
• Establish cross team level relationships & partnering w/ all Business disciplines & other MI teams to define IT network services, meet service level requirements & serve as an escalation point to resolve issues.
• Foster an environment of continuous improvement & structured processes & procedures that support a zero-fault culture.
• Deliver tech support to meet defined service levels that are benchmarked against industry standards & metrics.
• Monitor area usage/demand of services provided by either internal organization or outsources partners to ensure that shared services actual expenditures are in line w/ planned spending.
• Track actual utilization of services & products, incl: reporting of supplier performance, in meeting business service expectations & service levels.
• Ensure key technology management processes are effectively managed incl: governance, operations, planning, & change management. Define requirements, strategy, solutions, & standards for Property.
• Network infrastructure to meet business needs & adhere w/ enterprise architecture & security standards.
• Approve & oversee projects to implement & maintain services. Partner on all aspects of technology lifecycle incl: requirements, product & services management, planning, procurement, installation, support & retirement in conjunction w/ other Infrastructure VPs, Enterprise Architecture, & business planning teams.
• Continuously improve operations processes, Develop & present best practices, tech concepts & technologies for innovative solutions.

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or in a closely related field followed by 7 years of progressively responsible professional experience with Network Engineering.

Other required experience:

• 5 years' experience in an IT infrastructure support role.
• 5 years' experience with implementation of WAN, LAN, and datacenter networks with a focus on mission-critical, customer-facing applications and services.
• 5 years' experience in firewall (Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet and Watchguard) management tool such as Firemon, security support, DNS, NTP, Network Tools & Management.
• 5 years' experience with common routing protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP), IPv6, VPN, etc. across a global distributed network.
• 5 years' hands-on experience with common routing and switching platforms (Cisco, Juniper, HP/Aruba etc.).
• 5 years' experience in WAN and campus LAN support.
• 5 years' experience with legacy networking routing protocols and the interaction with cloud interconnects.
• 5 years' experience with network load balancers, WAN optimizers, and Network virtualization.
• 5 years' experience in delivering written documents detailing network solutions and diagrams.

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.

About Us

All positions offer a 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. Click here to learn more.

Full-time positions also 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 and educational assistance.

Washington Applicants Only: Employees will accrue paid sick leave, 0.077 PTO balance for every hour worked and be eligible to receive a minimum of 9 holidays annually.

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.

About the Team

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.