Highly Skilled Network Engineer

About Our Company

We are a global leader in hospitality, with the largest hotel company in the world.

This role is part of our Network Reliability Engineering project engineering team. As a Senior Network Engineer II, you will be responsible for designing and implementing next-gen DNS, DHCP, and IPAM solutions across Marriott International networks serving Property Networks, Datacenter/Cloud Networks, and Corporate Networks.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the design and implementation of DDI services that are hosted across various platforms and highly available across global locations.

You will have a strong focus on building a solid foundation of DDI services that provide high return on investment in a cost-effective manner.

This engineer will establish technical relationships and partner with all business disciplines, other MI teams, outsourcing vendors, and external suppliers to define and implement the Network NRE DDI roadmap.

• Maintaining Goals:
  1. Submit reports in a timely manner, ensuring delivery deadlines are met.
  2. Promote accurate documentation of project progress.
  3. Provide input and assistance to other teams regarding projects.
• Demonstrating Discipline Knowledge:
  1. Provide technical expertise and support to people inside and outside the department.
  2. Demonstrate knowledge of job-relevant issues, products, systems, and processes.
  3. Demonstrate knowledge of function-specific procedures.
  4. Stay technically up-to-date and apply new knowledge to your job.
  5. Use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to enter data and/or process information.
• Delivering Key Stakeholder Needs:
  1. Understand and meet the needs of key stakeholders.
  2. Develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.
  3. Determine priorities, schedules, plans, and necessary resources to ensure completion of any projects on schedule.
  4. Collaborate with internal partners and stakeholders to support business/initiative strategies.
  5. Communicate concepts clearly and persuasively in an easy-to-understand manner.
  6. Generate and provide accurate and timely results in the form of reports, presentations, etc.
  7. Demonstrate an understanding of business priorities.

• A graduate degree in an engineering or computer science discipline and/or equivalent.
• 6+ years' experience in developing network solutions utilizing DDI expertise in mission critical networks.
• Experience in installing, configuring, and troubleshooting of DDI appliance technologies from industry leading vendors (Infoblox, BlueCat, EfficientIP, etc).
• Experience in configuring SaaS-based DDI solutions from AWS, Azure, and other cloud providers.
• Experience in implementing DNS security policies and DNS resolution policies.
• Experience in configuring and troubleshooting DNS zones, performing zone transfers.
• Experience in managing and configuring DHCP scopes and options across multiple environments.
• Experience in auditing, designing, and implementing efficient IP address management techniques including subnetting and supernetting.
• Experience in integrating DDI solutions with other network management and monitoring tools.
• Experience in designing and developing scripts for automating DNS, DHCP, and IPAM tasks.
• Hands-on experience in resolving complex networking issues related to DDI protocols.
• Experience in designing and implementing NTP solutions for data centers and Cloud service providers.
• 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 (DNS, DHCP, NTP, ARP, TCP/IP, UDP, NAT, and others).
• Experience with one or more Cloud Computing platforms (e.g., Amazon AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Compute Engine).
• Demonstrated experience in delivering written documents detailing network solutions and diagrams.
• Experience in Agile methodologies, daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning sessions, and user story preparations.
• Upgrading Infoblox Hardware and Virtual Infrastructure.

• An advanced degree (e.g., MS, PhD) in Computer Science or other technical discipline or MBA, preferably with a focus on technology.
• Experience in managing DDI tools in a hospitality industry.
• Experience in leveraging public APIs for developing automation scripts.
• A 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 DDI solutions 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.
• A 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, DDI 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.