"Alerted.org

Additional Information

**Job Number** 25170806

**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

**Pay Range:** $47.30-$80.96 per hour

**Expiration Date:** 11/05/2025

This is a temporary position.

Job Description

The Senior Network Engineer for DDI team, will be part of Network Reliability Engineering (NRE) team. Seeking a highly skilled DDI Engineer with strong operational and engineering expertise in Infoblox or equivalent technologies. The ideal candidate will design, operate, and enhance a hybrid DNS/DHCP/IPAM infrastructure spanning on-prem and cloud environments (AWS Route53, Azure DNS, AliDNS). This is a individual contributor role.

Key Responsibilities to include

• Operate and engineer enterprise-grade DDI platforms (Infoblox, BlueCat, or equivalent) ensuring availability, scalability, and compliance.

• Manage hybrid DNS architecture across on-prem, AWS Route53, Azure DNS, and AliDNS, enabling seamless name resolution and zone delegation.

• Automate DDI workflows using tools such as Ansible, Python, or API integrations for provisioning, cleanup, and compliance enforcement.

• Troubleshoot complex DNS/DHCP/IPAM incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement permanent fixes.

• Support security and compliance initiatives—DNSSEC, RPZ, audit logs, access control, and vulnerability remediation.

• Collaborate with Cloud, Network, and Security teams to design resilient and performant hybrid DDI solutions.

• Implement CI/CD and monitoring pipelines for DNS health, zone sync validation, and automation testing.

• Maintain documentation and runbooks, ensuring operational excellence and knowledge continuity across global teams.

Required Education and Experience

• Undergraduate degree in an engineering or computer science discipline and/or equivalent

• 8+ years' experience in DDI engineering and operations with strong hands on knowledge.

• Experience in installing, configuring, and troubleshooting of DDI appliance technologies from industry leading vendors (Infoblox, Bluecat, Efficient IP)

• Strong understanding of DNS protocols, DHCP lease management, and IPAM hierarchy.

• Experience in managing and configuring IPAM, DHCP scopes and options across multiple environments

• Experience in Agile methodologies, daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning sessions and user story preparations

• 4+ years of experience in DNS/ DHCP/ IPAM operations (L2 Team), Incidents and problem management.

Preferred:

• Advanced Degree (e.g., MS, PhD) in Computer Science or other technical discipline or MBA, preferably with a focus on technology

• 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 designing and implementing NTP solutions for data centers and Cloud service providers

• Experience with one or more Cloud Computing platforms (e.g. Amazon AWS R53)

• Experience in Integrating DDI solutions with other network management and monitoring tools

• Hands on experience in resolving complex networking issues related to DNS/ DHCP/ IPAM protocols.

• Field experience and knowledge of foundational data networking and IP technologies including (DNS, DHCP, NTP, ARP, TCP/IP, UDP, NAT and others

• Experience in configuring and troubleshooting DNS zones, perform zone transfer

• Experience with managing DDI tools in a hospitality industry a plus

• Experience in leveraging public APIs for developing automation scripts

• 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

• 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

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 DDI infrastructure 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 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 NRE 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.

• Establish management level relationships and partnering with all Business disciplines and other MI teams to define Network SRE services, meet service level requirements, and serve as an escalation point to resolve service delivery and operational issues.

• Develop, document, and manage the requirements gathering process and provide detailed design and business processes to support the requirements throughout the project life cycle

• Drive accountability with strategic sourcing partners, vendors, telco/ISPs, etc., launching and managing Performance Improvement initiatives where appropriate.

• Create functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and contributes to development of budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional Network SRE tools, systems, and infrastructure.

• Perform network troubleshooting and upgrades. Coordinate with local teams and vendors, solve problems and restore services as needed

• Foster an environment of continuous improvement and structured processes and procedures that support a zero-fault culture.

Maintaining Goals

• Submits reports in a timely manner, ensuring delivery deadlines are met.

• Promotes the documenting of project progress accurately.

• Provides input and assistance to other teams regarding projects.

Demonstrating and Applying Discipline Knowledge

• Provides technical expertise and support to persons inside and outside of 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 job.

• Uses computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) 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

_At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates.  We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law._

All locations offer 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. Click here (https://life.marriott.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/benefitsoverviewf\_2025edits\_8.19.25.pdf) to learn more.

Full-time positions also 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, and paid parental leave.

**Washington Applicants Only** : Employees will accrue paid sick leave, 0.0384 PTO balance for every hour worked and be eligible to receive minimum of 9 holidays annually.

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.

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.