Lead Cloud Network Engineer

$100,000 - $140,000/Yr

Hilton - Memphis, TN

Full-time - Mid Level

Memphis, TN

Accommodation

About the position

This role is based at one of our corporate offices in Memphis, TN, Dallas, TX, or can be performed remotely. As a Lead Cloud Network Engineer at Hilton, you will be an integral part of an in-house Technology team that is at the forefront of revolutionizing the hospitality industry with cutting-edge technologies. You will leverage your technical expertise to support the architecture and engineering of Hilton's networks, which serve all corporate offices and hotel locations. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Global Network Engineering, your contributions will be pivotal in ensuring that our network infrastructure is robust, secure, and capable of supporting our diverse operational needs. In this position, you will analyze requirements, coordinate with requestors, and manage vendor relationships to maintain an overview of the Hilton Global Network topology. You will be responsible for all aspects of network engineering policies and operations, including network programmability using Python, scripting, and RESTful API, as well as orchestration. Your role will involve developing and implementing network policies to optimize performance across corporate and hotel locations, and you will be tasked with creating operating metrics for all elements of the corporate environment while managing vendor and OEM performance. As a Lead Cloud Network Engineer, you will take ownership of critical projects that solidify our cloud network infrastructure and enhance operational efficiencies. This includes leading the deployment of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) initiatives using Terraform to streamline and manage AWS cloud networking infrastructure. You will also design and implement advanced load balancing solutions and revamp our DNS management within cloud environments. Your ability to collaborate with internal teams and external vendors will be essential in enhancing our hybrid cloud networking capabilities and ensuring compliance with cybersecurity measures. This role is not just about technical skills; it is about fostering a culture of knowledge-sharing and collaboration across various departments within Hilton.

Responsibilities

• Analyze requirements, coordinate with requestors, and manage vendors.
• Maintain an overview of the Hilton Global Network topology and assist with necessary connectivity requirements.
• Be responsible for all aspects of network engineering policies and operations, including network programmability (Python, scripting, and RESTful API) and orchestration.
• Develop and implement network policies to optimize network performance across corporate and hotel locations.
• Develop operating metrics for all elements of the corporate environment and manage network vendor and OEM performance.
• Lead the deployment of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) initiatives using Terraform to streamline and manage AWS cloud networking infrastructure.
• Design, implement, and continuously improve advanced load balancing solutions using technologies such as VMWare's AVI NSX Advanced Loadbalancer within AWS.
• Revamp DNS management using BIND within cloud environments.

Requirements

• Five (5) years of professional experience in Technology or a related field.
• Four (4) years of proven Network engineering hands-on experience at Global Enterprise organizations.
• Three (3) years of working experience with Cisco cloud-based network engineering technologies on AWS.
• Two (2) years of experience with Infrastructure as Code (IAC)/automation technologies such as Python, Ansible, or Terraform for network deployment and management.
• Solid technical background in networking technologies, including VPN, IPSec, BGP, MPLS, TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS, and Load Balancing.
• Experience designing/implementing AWS solutions and network infrastructure within AWS services and tools, including Transit Gateway, Cloud WAN, VPC Peering, Security Groups, Direct Connect, IGW, or NAT Gateway.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's Degree, or Associate's Degree plus 6 years of Technology related experience, or High School Degree/GED plus 12 years of Technology related experience.
• Seven (7) years of professional experience in Technology or a related field.
• Experience working with 3rd party vendors and managed network service providers.
• Experience in enterprise-level network security incidents and Change Management processes.
• Experience in a leadership role.
• Experience with other automation frameworks (Chef/Puppet, etc.) and configuration management tools.
• Experience with other private and public cloud providers (connectivity, availability, resilience, and security).
• Certifications: AWS (Amazon Web Services) or Cisco Certified Networking Professional (CCNP, DevNet, etc).

Benefits

• Go Hilton travel program: 100 nights of discounted travel with room rates as low as $40/night.
• Hilton Shares: Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) with a 15 percent discount.
• Paid parental leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents.
• Mental health resources including free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan with company match.
• 20 days of paid time off accruing over the first year of employment, increasing to 25 days after one year.
• Up to 12 weeks of paid leave for birth parents and 4 weeks for non-birth parents.
• 10 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays throughout the year.
• Up to 5 bereavement days.
• Flexible spending accounts and health savings account.
• Access to a care coordination program and legal services program.
• Educational assistance program and adoption assistance.
• Backup childcare program and pre-tax commuter benefit.