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**Job Number** 25079417

**Job Category** Information Technology

**Location** Marriott International HQ, 7750 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, Maryland, United States, 20814VIEW ON MAP (https://www.google.com/maps?q=Marriott%20International%20HQ%2C%207750%20Wisconsin%20Avenue%2C%20Bethesda%2C%20Maryland%2C%20United%20States%2C%2020814)

**Schedule** Full Time

**Located Remotely?** Y

**Position Type** Management

This is a temporary position.

Minimum qualifications and experience required:

- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related technical field experience/certification

- **7+ years’ experience as a Network Engineer with Designing and Implementing complex networking.**

- 6+ years of experience with automating network functions using tools such as Ansible, Python, Terraform.

- 4+ years of experience with administration of Ansible Automation platform to support network automation.

- 3+ years of experience in building Network test and deployment automation pipelines using Git and CICD tools such as GitActions, Jenkins, Harness & Helm charts.

- 2+ years’ experience as being part of network operations team.

Technical Skills required:

- Certification in network and/or security technologies (e.g., CCIE, CCNP, CISSP, Cisco DevNet etc.)

- Expertise in developing Ansible automations to manage network devices (Cisco, HP, Checkpoint, PaloAlto, etc.). Be comfortable with designing ansible framework to support automations use cases, well defined roles, functions, filters.

- Experience working in DevOps and Test-driven culture and managing code life cycle using Git and related processes & tools.

- Knowledge with python web development (Apache, Flask, WSGI, Docker, K8's, HTML/CSS) to create custom network management tools

- Experience with writing Infrastructure as a Code for Cloud network components (VPC, RT, TGW, WAN, Shared Services) as well as Firewalls as a Service, SDWAN, SSE/SASE.

- Experience with writing automations for Compliance management, Configuration management, SoT, Golden configs etc.

- Experience in Network automation software, libraries, and tools such as Netmiko, Nornir, Netbox, PyATS, Genie, F5 SDK, Pan-os-python etc.

- Experience managing AAP (Ansible Automation Platform) admin functions, backups, recovery, upgrade, integrations, best practices, governance, KPI reports

- Knowledge with Load Balancers viz F5 - GTM/LTM, Cloud equivalent

- Knowledge managing Linux platforms.

- Experience working in a Scrum team or other Agile methodologies.

- Experience in researching emerging technologies and trends, standards, and products and synthesizing into clear technology roadmaps and strategies.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for a wide range of audiences including executives, business stakeholders, and IT teams.

General networking background expected:

- Implementation of WAN, LAN, and datacenter networks with a focus on mission-critical, customer-facing applications and services

- Technical knowledge in networking (Cisco and non-Cisco) with an emphasis on Datacenter networks, WAN, LAN, Network security and Management tools and core network services such as DNS, NTP & IPAM.

- Demonstrated experience in delivering written documents detailing network solutions and diagrams.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

- As an individual contributor or member of a project team support successful implementation of network automation projects

- Provides technical input to the overall architectural and operational discussions around network automation infrastructure and tools.

- Act as a network developer to create innovative solutions and write python and Ansible code on daily basis.

- Act as an active contributor in delivering our products in time by participating and delivering work through Agile scrum practices.

- Conducts research, design and implementation of Network infrastructure Automation solutions and build standard practices across enterprise operations.

- Make contributions to other Network automation solutions that enhance the operations and cost structures of the Marriott environment

- Create and make available project documentation with a focus on communicating technical features and functions of solutions

- Work closely with department leadership and service providers to support alignment of plans with solution delivery

- Participate in and suggests improvements to standards configuration, change management processes and practices

- Develop test plans, implementation plans, and project timelines for various projects and tasks

Managing Projects and Priorities

- Functions as a strategic senior technical expert within the department.

- 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.

- Reviews vendor proposals and selects appropriate vendor for services/technologies/hardware.

- 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.

Delivering on the Needs of Key Stakeholders

- Understands and meets the needs of key stakeholders.

- Communicates concepts in a clear and persuasive manner that is easy to understand.

- Demonstrates an understanding of business priorities.

- Supports achievement of performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.

Providing Technical Support and Consultation

- Provides technical expertise and technical leadership within own and other teams.

- Provides recommendations to improve the effectiveness of processes and programs.

- Demonstrates advanced knowledge of job-relevant issues, products, systems, and processes.

- Demonstrates advanced knowledge of function-specific procedures.

- Applies knowledge/judgment to achieve business goals.

- Foresees, identifies and resolves problems.

- Keeps up-to-date technically and applies new knowledge to job.

- Performs other reasonable duties as required for this position.

The pay range for this position is $47.35 to $80.96 per hour.

Washington Applicants Only: Employees will accrue 0.0334 PTO balance for every hour worked and eligible to receive minimum of 9 holidays annually.

FLEX opportunities 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, 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 15 days after the date of this posting, May 12, 2025.

_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._

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