Senior Cybersecurity Specialist

Secure networks are the backbone of any successful business, and as a Senior Network Engineer II – Security Operations, you will play a critical role in designing and implementing network security strategies to protect our global hospitality giant.

About Us:

We were founded in May 1927 by J. Willard Marriott and Alice S. Marriott with a modest nine-seat A&W root beer stand. Guided by the family's leadership and core principles, we today operate approximately 9,000 properties and over 30 leading brands in more than 140 countries and territories.

From humble beginnings to becoming the world's largest hotel company, we have never stopped searching for inventive ways to serve our customers, provide opportunities for our associates, and grow our business. Our Tech Accelerator center (MTA) in Hyderabad, India, is where we explore the world we live in and all its possibilities. At MTA, we are a team of passionate engineering minds dedicated to creating and building cutting-edge solutions that streamline operations and elevate guest experiences.

Our Tech Accelerator center is fully owned and operated by ANSR. All associates at MTA will be ANSR employees, delivering services exclusively to ANSR's client, us.

Role Title: Senior Network Reliability Engineering (NRE) Security Operations (SecOps)

Position Summary:

The NRE SecOps subject matter expert designs and implements the Network security strategy and platforms for next-gen operations for all our networks including Property Networks, Datacenter/Cloud Networks, and Corporate Networks. This role collaborates closely with matrix teams of expert network architects and engineers to drive adoption of NRE practices and operating models across all network product towers, globally. The candidate focuses on defining and executing zero-trust strategies to prevent unauthorized access to our network while meeting stringent compliance requirements. The candidate articulates and effectively executes a vision to address increasing complexity, scale of modern IT systems, ensuring real-time asset visibility, assessment, remediation, and access control to our services. They bridge the gap by implementing security strategies and next-gen zero trust solutions, ensuring system components meet our network access and security compliance requirements at a granular level. This role establishes technical relationships and partners with all business disciplines, MI teams, solution providers/vendors, and operational partners to define and implement the Network NRE zero trust security roadmap, building and enforcing the standards defined in it.

Job Responsibilities:

Maintaining Goals:

• Timely submission of reports ensures delivery deadlines are met.
• Promotes accurate documentation of project progress.
• Provides input and assistance to other teams regarding projects.

Demonstrating and Applying Discipline Knowledge:

• Provides technical expertise and support to people inside and outside the department.
• Demonstrates knowledge of job-relevant issues, products, systems, and processes.
• Demonstrates knowledge of function-specific procedures.
• Keeps up-to-date technically and applies new knowledge to the job.
• Uses computers and computer systems to enter data and/or process information.

Delivering on the Needs of Key Stakeholders:

• Understands and meets the needs of key stakeholders.
• Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.
• Determines priorities, schedules, plans, and necessary resources to ensure completion of any projects on schedule.
• Collaborates with internal partners and stakeholders to support business/initiative strategies
• Communicates concepts in a clear and persuasive manner that is easy to understand.
• Generates and provides accurate and timely results in the form of reports, presentations, etc.
• Demonstrates an understanding of business priorities.

Skill and Experience:

• 6+ years' experience with network security tools related products
• Experience in installing, configuring, and troubleshooting of zero trust security tools (Cisco ISE, Forescout, Firewall Management solution such as Firemon, Palo Alto Panorama, Checkpoint MDS and other similar tools)
• Must possess expertise in designing and implementing policies in the tools mentioned above
• Experience with one or more Cloud Computing platforms (e.g. Amazon AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Compute Engine)
• Knowledge and experience in wireshark/tcpdump/nmap and related analysis techniques
• Experience in developing, documenting, and managing the requirements gathering process and providing detailed design and implementation plan to support the requirements throughout the project life cycle
• Field experience and knowledge of foundational data networking and IP technologies including (ARP, TCP/IP, UDP, DHCP, DNS, NAT and others)
• Understanding of TACACS+, RADIUS
• Experience in Agile methodologies, daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning sessions and user story preparations
• Hands-on experience with common routing and switching platforms (Cisco, Juniper, HP/Aruba etc.)
• Demonstrated experience in delivering written documents detailing network solutions and diagrams
• Technical knowledge in Load Balancing such as ELBs, NLBs, F5 BigIP

Preferred:

• Advanced Degree (e.g., MS, PhD) in Computer Science or other technical discipline or MBA, preferably with a focus on technology
• Experience with managing network security tools in a hospitality industry a plus
• Experience in leveraging public APIs for developing automation scripts
• Experience in installing, configuring, and troubleshooting Aruba ClearPass
• Strong preference to have product certifications (CCIE, PCNSE, FMSE and others)
• Team player with the ability to collaborate and work with cross-functional teams in multiple time zones
• Experience in researching emerging technologies and trends, standards, and products and synthesizing into clear technology roadmaps and strategies
• Strong knowledge of emerging tools, applications, and systems for attaining best-in-class network security posture across the enterprise
• Excellent problem-solving skills working independently and through leading outcomes for cross-functional teams
• Excellent understanding of change management, testing requirements and techniques, to ensure high availability and business readiness of platforms
• Strong attention to detail with an ability to operate effectively across multiple priorities
• Ability to perform independently as a member of a team and through cross-functional initiatives
• Proven track record of driving transformation in network technologies, tools, and processes through a data-driven continuous improvement methodology
• Demonstrated experience in improving reliability, performance, and agility of complex enterprise networks
• Strong understanding of network infrastructure automation, instrumentation, and monitoring platforms and the emerging technologies in this area
• Strong influencing skills and an ability to overcome barriers while driving change
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for a wide range of audiences including executives, business stakeholders, and IT teams

Education and Certifications:

• Graduate degree in an engineering or computer science discipline and/or equivalent experience/certification

Work location: Hyderabad, India.

Work mode: Hybrid

Core values:

We believe success is never final. As we change and grow, the beliefs that are most important to us stay the same—putting people first, pursuing excellence, embracing change, acting with integrity, and serving our world.