Senior Network Engineer – Cloud Networks

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 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.

Ideal candidate would be a highly experienced cloud network engineer

specializing in architecting, securing, and optimizing large-scale cloud and

hybrid network infrastructures. Expert in designing resilient, high-performance

connectivity across AWS, AliCloud, and multi-cloud environments, with deep

knowledge of routing,

load balancing, firewalls, and zero-trust principles. Skilled in automation, infrastructure-as-code, and cloud-native networking services to drive operational efficiency

and reliability.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Required:

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

experience

* 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 CloudWAN, 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

* Deep understanding of network routing with a focus on BGP.

* 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,

Google Cloud or AliCloud)

* 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 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.

All positions offer a 401(k) plan, stock purchase plan, discounts at Marriott

properties, commuter benefits, employee assistance plan, and childcare

discounts.

Benefits

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rules regarding eligibility, enrollment, waiting period, contribution, benefit

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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.

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.