About The Company
Marriott Tech Accelerator is part of Marriott International, a global leader in hospitality. Marriott International, Inc. is a leading American multinational company that operates a vast array of lodging brands, including hotels and residential properties. It consists of over 30 well-known brands and nearly 8,900 properties situated in 141 countries and territories.
About The Role
The Senior Network Engineer II role at Marriott Tech Accelerator is a critical position within the Network Reliability Engineering (NRE) team. The successful candidate will serve as a subject matter expert in designing and deploying next-generation DNS, DHCP, and IP Address Management (IPAM) solutions across Marriott's extensive global network infrastructure. This includes supporting property networks, data centers, cloud environments, and corporate networks. The role involves close collaboration with a matrix of network architects and engineers to drive the adoption of NRE practices, ensuring high availability, efficiency, and security of DDI services. The engineer will be responsible for establishing robust, scalable, and cost-effective DDI solutions that meet the increasing demands of modern IT systems, bridging traditional approaches with innovative, automated solutions to enhance network reliability and performance.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess a graduate degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field, along with a minimum of six years of experience in developing and implementing network solutions with a focus on DDI technologies. Hands-on experience with industry-leading DDI appliances from vendors such as Infoblox, BlueCat, or EfficientIP is essential. Familiarity with cloud-based DDI solutions from AWS, Azure, or other providers is required. Candidates should demonstrate expertise in configuring DNS security policies, managing DNS zones, DHCP scopes, and IP address management techniques including subnetting and supernetting. Additional qualifications include experience with scripting automation, troubleshooting complex networking issues, and integrating DDI with network management tools. Knowledge of foundational networking protocols such as DNS, DHCP, NTP, TCP/IP, UDP, NAT, and related technologies is vital. Certifications in relevant network technologies and cloud platforms are advantageous, along with experience working within Agile frameworks.
Responsibilities
Maintaining Goals:
- Ensure timely submission of reports and documentation, meeting all project deadlines.
- Accurately document project progress and provide support to cross-functional teams.
Demonstrating And Applying Discipline Knowledge
- Offer technical expertise and support within and outside the department.
- Stay updated with the latest industry trends, products, and systems relevant to DDI.
- Apply new knowledge to improve existing solutions and processes.
- Utilize hardware and software tools effectively for data entry and processing.
Delivering On The Needs Of Key Stakeholders
- Understand and align with the strategic needs of stakeholders across various business units.
- Develop clear goals and action plans to prioritize work and ensure project success.
- Coordinate resources, schedules, and efforts to deliver projects on time.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to support business initiatives.
- Communicate complex technical concepts clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences.
- Provide accurate, timely reports and presentations to leadership and stakeholders.
Additional Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and optimize DNS, DHCP, and IPAM solutions across multiple environments.
- Automate network management tasks through scripting and API integrations.
- Lead efforts to upgrade hardware and virtual infrastructure for DDI solutions.
- Develop and enforce standards and best practices for network reliability and security.
- Participate in disaster recovery planning and incident response related to network services.
Benefits
Marriott offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive salary, health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. Employees have access to wellness programs, employee discounts across Marriott properties worldwide, and a supportive work environment that encourages growth and innovation. The company values work-life balance and provides flexible work arrangements to accommodate personal and professional needs. Marriott's commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures a welcoming environment where all employees can thrive and contribute meaningfully to the company's success.Equal OpportunityMarriott is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable law. We believe that diversity fosters innovation and drives success, and we are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals. All employment decisions are made based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.
