Marriott International - Concord, NH
posted 4 months ago
The Senior Network Engineer for the Global Wide Area Network (GWAN) Team at Marriott is tasked with creating and enhancing secure network services and solutions that provide the best possible experience for Marriott Associates, contractors, and customers. This role involves working with cutting-edge technologies such as SDWAN, Cloud Networking, and AI/ML enablement, all while adhering to a SASE-based framework. The Senior Engineer will play a crucial role in the transformation of Marriott's global wide area network, which is a foundational effort supporting the company's cloud-first strategy. The ideal candidate is a critical thinker who is passionate about achieving a fully automated network and is committed to delivering on major initiatives that enhance network performance and reliability. In this position, the Senior Network Engineer will be responsible for network design, engineering, implementation, and operational optimization for the Corporate Network GWAN product. This includes ensuring compliance with applicable standards related to architecture, security, privacy, and governance. The role also involves managing network service and circuit capacity, project planning and delivery, and providing L3 escalation support for operational issues or outages. Collaboration with other key teams, including Network Architects, Test and Certification, Information Security, and Finance, is essential to ensure the successful execution of network strategies and initiatives. The Senior Network Engineer will also be involved in developing and executing new initiatives aimed at simplifying, standardizing, optimizing, and automating network designs and operations. This includes reducing implementation cycle times, minimizing service downtime, and optimizing overall network performance. The position requires the ability to work non-standard hours during change implementations and service restoration efforts, making flexibility and adaptability key attributes for success in this role.