Marriott International - Tallahassee, FL
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 the design, engineering, implementation, and operational optimization of the Corporate Network GWAN product. This includes ensuring compliance with applicable standards related to architecture, security, privacy, and compliance. The role also encompasses network service and circuit capacity management, project planning and delivery, and governance of third-party service providers. The Senior Engineer will collaborate with various teams, including Network Architects, Test and Certification, Information Security, Finance, and Procurement, to ensure seamless integration and operation of network services. The Senior Network Engineer will also be involved in developing and executing new initiatives aimed at simplifying, standardizing, optimizing, and automating network designs, tooling, and operations. This will help reduce implementation cycle times, minimize service downtime, and enhance overall network performance. The position requires the ability to work non-standard hours during change implementations and service restoration efforts, ensuring that network services remain reliable and efficient for all users.