Marriott International - Bethesda, MD
posted 2 months ago
The Senior Network Engineer, 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 SDWAN, Cloud Networking, and AI/ML enablement, while adhering to a SASE-based framework. The ideal candidate is a critical thinker who is committed to achieving a fully automated network, contributing to the significant initiative of transforming Marriott's global wide area network. This transformation is a foundational effort that supports Marriott's cloud-first strategy, which is essential for the company's future growth and operational efficiency. In this role, 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 all applicable standards, such as architecture, security, privacy, and compliance. The position also involves managing network service and circuit capacity, project planning and delivery, and coordinating with vendors for hardware and software specifications. The Senior Engineer will play a crucial role in change planning and run book reviews, as well as providing L3 escalation support for operational issues and outages. Collaboration with other key teams, including Network Architects, Test and Certification, Information Security, Finance, and Procurement, is essential to the success of this role. The Senior Network Engineer will also participate in product strategy and planning, 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 offers a competitive salary range and is eligible for an annual bonus, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and various other support programs.