FLEX Senior DDI Engineer

Job Description

This is a temporary position.

The Senior DDI Engineer for DDI (DNS/DHCP/IPAM) team, will be part of Network Reliability Engineering (NRE) project engineering team. The right candidate will be subject matter expert in designing and implementing next-gen DNS, DHCP and IPAM solutions across Marriott International networks serving the requirements of Property Networks, Datacenter/Cloud Networks, and Corporate Networks. This role will work closely and collaboratively with a matrix team of expert network architects and engineers to drive adoption of NRE practices and operating models across all network product towers, and around the globe. As the Senior Network Engineer for DDI, the candidate brings focus on building a solid foundation of DDI services that are hosted across a variety of platforms and are highly available across global locations. Reporting to senior leadership, the engineer will be responsible to articulate and deliver an effective DDI solution to meet the demands of increasing complexity and scale of modern IT systems and overcome traditional approaches and limitations. The successful candidate will be expected to bridge the gap by implementing DDI services that are highly efficient and provide high return on investment in a cost effective manner. This role is accountable for establishing technical level relationships and partnering with all business disciplines, other MI teams, outsourcing vendors, and external suppliers to define and implement the Network NRE DDI roadmap, building and enforcing the standards defined in it. This job will be primarily focused on upgrading the present infrastructure from X5 to X6.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Required Education and Experience

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

8+ years' experience in information technology including:

7+ years' experience in developing network solutions utilizing DDI expertise in mission critical networks.

Experience in installing, configuring, and troubleshooting of DDI appliance technologies from industry leading vendors (Infoblox, BlueCat, EfficientIP etc)

Experience in configuring SaaS based DDI solutions from AWS, Azure and other cloud providers

Experience in implementing DNS security policies and DNS resolution policies

Experience in configuring and troubleshooting DNS zones, perform zone transfers

Experience in managing and configuring DHCP scopes and options across multiple environments

Experience in auditing, designing and implementing efficient IP address management techniques including subnetting and supernetting

Experience in Integrating DDI solutions with other network management and monitoring tools

Experience in designing and develop scripts for automating DNS, DHCP, and IPAM tasks

Hands on experience in resolving complex networking issues related to DDI protocols

Experience in designing and implementing NTP solutions for data centers and Cloud service providers

Experience in developing, documenting, and managing the requirements gathering process and provide detailed design and implementation plan to support the requirements throughout the project life cycle

Field experience and knowledge of foundational data networking and IP technologies including (DNS, DHCP, NTP, ARP, TCP/IP, UDP, NAT and others)

Experience with one or more Cloud Computing platforms (e.g. Amazon AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Compute Engine)

Demonstrated experience in delivering written documents detailing network solutions and diagrams

Experience in Agile methodologies, daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning sessions and user story preparations

Upgrading Infoblox Hardware and Virtual Infrastructure.

Preferred:

Advanced Degree (e.g., MS, PhD) in Computer Science or other technical discipline or MBA, preferably with a focus on technology

Experience with managing DDI tools in a hospitality industry a plus

Experience in leveraging public APIs for developing automation scripts

Team player with the ability to collaborate and work with cross functional teams in multiple time zones

Experience in researching emerging technologies and trends, standards, and products and synthesizing into clear technology roadmaps and strategies

Strong knowledge of emerging tools, applications, and systems for attaining best-in-class DDI solutions across the enterprise

Excellent problem-solving skills working independently and through leading outcomes for cross functional teams

Excellent understanding of change management, testing requirements and techniques, to ensure high availability and business readiness of platforms

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

Ability to perform independently as a member of a team and through cross functional initiatives

Proven track record of driving transformation in network technologies, tools, and processes through a data driven continuous improvement methodology

Demonstrated experience in improving reliability, performance, and agility of complex enterprise networks

Strong understanding of network infrastructure automation, DDI platforms and the emerging technologies in this area

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

Excellent verbal and written communication skills for a wide range of audiences including executives, business stakeholders, and IT teams

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Develop complex global distributed infrastructure monitoring, management, and automation solutions to manage our global network.

Lead design, write, and build tools to improve the reliability, availability, and scalability of Datacenter/Cloud Networks, Property Networks, and Corporate Networks

Serve as technical lead for the development of complex global distributed DDI infrastructure to manage our global network.

Serve as technical lead for the design new tools to monitor and smart alerts that help discover failures or issues before our customers.

Collaborate with other Network teams to develop network NRE solutions with a focus on production integration

Conduct network analysis, configuration management and develop improvements for system software performance, availability, and reliability

Provide program management assistance and contribute input to help manage project schedules, risks, and costs.

Manage Network NRE products and solutions, including the design, low level engineering, and delivery of new hardware systems for Marriott applications across the network.

Define and implement an operational Recovery Time Objective (RTO) and Recovery Point Objective (RPO) strategy for all Network Infrastructure areas.

Establish management level relationships and partnering with all Business disciplines and other MI teams to define Network NRE services, meet service level requirements, and serve as an escalation point to resolve service delivery and operational issues.

Develop, document, and manage the requirements gathering process and provide detailed design and business processes to support the requirements throughout the project life cycle

Drive accountability with strategic sourcing partners, vendors, telco/ISPs, etc., launching and managing Performance Improvement initiatives where appropriate.

Create functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and contributes to development of budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional Network NRE tools, systems, and infrastructure.

Perform network troubleshooting and upgrades. Coordinate with local teams and vendors, solve problems and restore services as needed

Foster an environment of continuous improvement and structured processes and procedures that support a zero-fault culture.

Maintaining Goals

Submits reports in a timely manner, ensuring delivery deadlines are met.

Promotes the documenting of project progress accurately.

Demonstrating and Applying Discipline Knowledge

Provides technical expertise and support to persons inside and outside of the department.

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

Demonstrates knowledge of function-specific procedures.

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

Uses computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to enter data and/ or process information.

Delivering on the Needs of Key Stakeholders

Understands and meets the needs of key stakeholders.

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

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

Collaborates with internal partners and stakeholders to support business/initiative strategies

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

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

Demonstrates an understanding of business priorities

The pay range for this position is $47.35 to $80.96 per hour.

Washington Applicants Only: Employees will accrue 0.0334 PTO balance for every hour worked and eligible to receive minimum of 9 holidays annually.

FLEX opportunities 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, 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 14 days after the date of this posting, June 13, 2025.

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.

About the Team

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