Unclassified - Salem, OR
posted 4 months ago
The Senior Network Engineer for the Global Wide Area Network (GWAN) Team at Marriott International is tasked with the critical responsibility of creating and enhancing secure network services and solutions. This role is pivotal in ensuring an optimal experience for Marriott Associates, contractors, and customers alike. The Senior Engineer will engage with cutting-edge technologies, including Software-Defined Wide Area Networking (SDWAN), Cloud Networking, and AI/ML enablement, all while adhering to a Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) framework. The position is integral to the transformation of Marriott's global wide area network, which is a foundational initiative supporting the company's cloud-first strategy. In this role, the Senior Network Engineer will be expected to leverage their extensive experience in network engineering to implement engineering standards, document designs, and participate in project cutovers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in implementing WAN, LAN, and datacenter networks, particularly for mission-critical, customer-facing applications and services. The position requires a deep technical knowledge of networking, including both Cisco and non-Cisco technologies, with a focus on software-defined networking, firewalls, DNS, NTP, and common routing protocols such as OSPF and BGP, deployed across large global networks. Additionally, the Senior Engineer will design and deliver networking services in public clouds like AWS, Azure, and GCP, and will be responsible for creating WAN connectivity to these clouds using native connect solutions. The role also involves writing Infrastructure as Code for cloud network components and managing virtualized network services. The candidate must be prepared to work non-standard hours during change implementations and service restoration efforts, showcasing flexibility and commitment to operational excellence.