Architect, Network DevOps
Company: Marriott
Location: Tallahassee
Posted on: May 4, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Number 24077317
Job Category Information Technology
Location Marriott International HQ, 7750 Wisconsin Avenue,
Bethesda, Maryland, United States
Schedule Full-Time
Located Remotely? Y
Relocation? N
Position Type Management
JOB SUMMARY
The Architect, Network DevOps will lead transformation of the
strategy and platforms for next-gen operations across Marriot's
global networks including the Property Networks, Datacenter/Cloud
Networks, and Corporate Networks. This role will work closely and
collaboratively with a matrixed team of network architects to drive
adoption of DevOps practices and operating models globally. The
Architect is accountable for establishing management level
relationships and partnering with all business disciplines, other
MI teams, outsourcing vendors, and external suppliers to define and
implement the Network DevOps roadmap, building and enforcing the
standards defined in it. This position also defines and supports
service delivery and operational support standards for our Next
Generation Operations, partnering with the global technology peer
teams to meet service level requirements and resolve service
delivery issues across the portfolio.
The Architect, Network DevOps brings a strong perspective that
inspires change and motivates engineers to develop simple solutions
to complex problems, driving the engineering and operations for
network software development, automation, provisioning, performance
management and tools / APIs for self-service across the globe. This
key position is responsible for ensuring overall requirements by
customers and peer delivery and operations groups are met.
Accountabilities include, but are not limited to: continental IT
executives, property LAN service providers (LSPs), end-user
computing services delivery, hosting services, enterprise
availability, server, storage, virtualization, inclusive of
security/privacy, risk management, and disaster and crisis
management.
The successful candidate will provide Architecture leadership for
all phases of the infrastructure lifecycle from ideation through
execution, and ongoing management and support, with specific
attention to identifying opportunities for proactive and reactive
(self-healing) automation solutions across the network. They will
develop and execute new initiatives to simplify, standardize,
optimize, and automate the network designs, tooling, and operations
to reduce implementation cycle times, eliminate service downtime,
optimize performance, and ensure that all security and compliance
requirements are fully governed.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
REQUIRED:
Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or related technical field
experience/certification
8+ years' experience in information technology including:
5+ years of IT network infrastructure leadership experience with at
least 3 years of experience in DevOps or SRE team.
5+ years of experience working IaC in Multi cloud environment with
emphasis on AWS, Azure and AliCloud using Terraform.
Proven experience in designing and implementing Network Automation
platform with CICD Pipeline
Proven experience with PERL or Python to support developing
scripts
Demonstrated experience in delivering written documents detailing
network solutions and diagrams.
Experience with Cloud Computing platforms (e.g., Amazon AWS,
Microsoft Azure, Google Compute Engine)
Experience with firewall automation for implementing security
policies and path analysis
Strong technical and hands on experience with DNS infrastructure
using Infoblox
Strong Architecture knowledge and experience tools like Ansible
Automation Platform and Playbook, Github, Jenkins, Pyats, Jira.
Technical knowledge of common routing protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP),
IPv6, VPN, etc. across a global distributed network
Knowledgeable in modern in modern configuration management tools
(Ansible, Chef, Fabric, etc.)
Technical knowledge in Load Balancing such as ELBs, NLBs, F5
BIGIP
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for a wide range
of audiences including executives, business stakeholders, and IT
teams
PREFERRED:
Graduate Degree (e.g., MS, PhD) in Computer Science or other
technical discipline or MBA, preferably with a focus on
technology
10+ years' experience managing large, globally distributed network
architecture, engineering, and/or operations teams and leveraging
next-generation network designs and technologies to support
large-scale deployments
Technical knowledge in networking (Cisco and non-Cisco) with an
emphasis on software-defined networks (SDN) and leveraging spine &
leaf designs, firewalls, security design (intrusion detection and
prevention), DNS, NTP, Network Tools & Management
Proven track record of driving transformation in network
technologies, tools, and processes through a data-driven continuous
improvement methodology
Hands-on experience with the datacenter fabric platforms (Cisco,
Arista, or equivalent)
Hands-on experience with common routing and switching platforms
(Cisco, Juniper, HP/Aruba etc.)
Hands-on experience designing, configuring, and operating
high-speed campus / office/property networks.
Technical knowledge and experience with telco and ISP networks,
ensuring diversity and managing availability.
Demonstrated experience in improving security, stability,
reliability, performance, and agility of complex enterprise
networks
Strong technical knowledge of foundational networking technologies
and solid understanding of the software-defined networking (SDN)
ecosystem
Strong understanding of network infrastructure automation,
instrumentation, and monitoring platforms and the emerging
technologies in this area
Proven experience leading highly effective technical teams through
major technology and organizational change
Proven experience driving operational performance through defining
and enforcing Recovery Time Objective (RTO) and Recovery Point
Objective (RPO) Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
Experience driving and/or significantly participating in vendor
RFPs for network products (e.g., hardware, software, tools, telco,
services)
Experience managing or working in the services sourcing and/or ITO
or LSP field
Certification in network and/or security technologies (e.g., CCIE,
CCNP, CISSP, etc.)
Experience in researching emerging technologies and trends,
standards, and products and synthesizing into clear technology
roadmaps and strategies
Strong influencing skills and an ability to overcome barriers while
driving change
Strong attention to detail with an ability to operate effectively
across multiple priorities
Comfortable applying a combination of qualitative and quantitative
methods to define success
Ability to build strong relationships and network throughout the
broader IT community
Experience in the design, implementation, and operational support
of mission critical products
Experience in developing technology roadmaps and strategies
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for a wide range
of audiences including executives, business stakeholders and IT
teams
Experience operating in Scaled Agile Framework
CORE WORK ACTIVITIES:
Develop complex global distributed infrastructure monitoring,
management, and automation solutions to manage our global
network.
Lead design, write, and build tools to improve the reliability,
availability, and scalability of Datacenter/Cloud Networks,
Property Networks, and Corporate Networks
Serve as technical lead for the development of complex global
distributed infrastructure monitoring, management, and automation
solutions to manage our global network.
Serve as technical lead for the design new tools to monitor and
smart alerts that help discover failures or issues before our
customers.
Collaborate with other Network teams to develop network DevOps/SRE
solutions with a focus on production integration
Conduct network analysis, configuration management and develop
improvements for system software performance, availability and
reliability
Provide program management assistance and contribute input to help
manage project schedules, risks, and costs.
Manage Network DevOps/SRE products and solutions, including the
design, low level engineering, and delivery of new hardware systems
for Marriott applications across the network.
Define and implement an operational Recovery Time Objective (RTO)
and Recovery Point Objective (RPO) strategy for all Network
Infrastructure areas.
Drive accountability with ITO partners, vendors, telco/ISPs, etc.,
launching and managing Performance Improvement initiatives where
appropriate.
Create functional strategies and specific objectives for the
sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support
the functional Network DevOps/SRE tools, systems, and
infrastructure.
Foster an environment of continuous improvement and structured
processes and procedures that support a zero-fault culture.
Accountable for delivering Network DevOps/SRE technical support to
meet defined service levels that are benchmarked against industry
standards and metrics.
Leadership
Provides leadership, oversight, governance and strategic direction
related to Network DevOps to enable the delivery of IT services
Oversees the documentation of all architecture design and analysis
work
Represents the Infrastructure Delivery Team in project design and
execution plans, to align them with Infrastructure Delivery
Projects and Roadmap
Managing Projects and Priorities
Functions as a strategic senior technical expert.
Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and
accomplish work.
Champions leaders' vision for product and service delivery.
Makes and executes the necessary decisions to keep moving forward
toward achievement of goals.
Provides direction and assistance to other teams regarding
projects.
Determines priorities, schedules, plans and necessary resources to
promote completion of any projects on schedule.
Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best
solution and solve problems.
Thinks creatively and practically to develop, execute and implement
new project plans.
Generates and provides accurate and timely results in the form of
reports, presentations, etc.
Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates the quality of
operations.
Keeps up-to-date technically and applies new knowledge to job.
Performs other reasonable duties as required for this position.
California Applicants Only: The salary range for this position is
$110,550.00 to $245,238.00 annually.
Colorado Applicants Only : The salary range for this position is
$110,550.00 to $222,943.00 annually.
Hawaii Applicants Only: The salary range for this position is
$133,766.00 to $245,238.00 annually.
New York Applicants Only: The salary range for this position is
$110,550.00 to $245,238.00 annually.
Washington Applicants Only : The salary range for this position is
$110,550.00 to $245,238.00 annually. In addition to the annual
salary, the position will be eligible to receive an annual bonus
and restricted stock units/stock grants. Employees will accrue
0.04616 PTO balance for every hour worked and eligible to receive
minimum of 7 holidays annually.
All locations offer coverage for medical, dental, vision, health
care flexible spending account, dependent care flexible spending
account, life insurance, disability insurance, accident insurance,
adoption expense reimbursements, paid parental leave, educational
assistance, 401(k) plan, stock purchase plan, discounts at Marriott
properties, commuter benefits, employee assistance plan, and
childcare discounts. Benefits are subject to terms and conditions,
which may include rules regarding eligibility, enrollment, waiting
period, contribution, benefit limits, election changes, benefit
exclusions, and others.
Marriott HQ is committed to a hybrid work environment that enables
associates to Be connected. Headquarters-based positions are
considered hybrid, for candidates within a commuting distance to
Bethesda, MD; candidates outside of commuting distance to Bethesda,
MD will be considered for Remote positions.
The application deadline for this position is 21 days after the
date of this posting, 05/02/2024.
Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe
in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive,
people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any
protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any
other basis covered under applicable law.
Marriott International is the world's largest hotel company, with
more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to
grow and succeed. Be where you can do your best work,--- begin your
purpose, belong to an amazing global--- team, and become the best
version of you.
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