Job DescriptionAbout Us:Marriott International Inc., headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, was founded in May 1927 by J. Willard Marriott and Alice S. Marriott with a modest nine-seat A&W root beer stand. Guided by the family's leadership and core principles, Marriott International today has grown into a global hospitality giant, operating approximately 9,000 properties and over 30 leading brands in more than 140 countries and territories.From such humble beginnings to becoming the worlds largest hotel company, Marriott International has never stopped searching for inventive ways to serve its customers, provide opportunities for its associates, and grow their business.AtMarriott Tech Accelerator center(MTA), Hyderabad, India, Marriott is exploring the world we live in and all its possibilities. At Marriott Tech Accelerator,we are a team of passionate engineering minds dedicated to creating and building cutting-edge solutions that streamline operations and elevate guest experiences.Marriott Tech Accelerator center isfully owned andoperated by ANSR. All associates atMarriott Tech Accelerator will be ANSR employees, delivering services exclusively to ANSR's client, Marriott International.Role Title:Senior Network Engineer ManagerPosition Summary:The Senior Network Engineer Manager leads a high-performing team responsible for the design, automation, and support of Marriotts global data center and co-location networks. This role will oversee the development and implementation of scalable, secure, and resilient network solutions that support millions of customers worldwide. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, strong leadership capabilities, and a passion for driving innovation through automation and modern network practices.The ideal candidate will bring strong communication skills, collaborating with key stakeholders across the company to optimize network infrastructure and uphold the highest standards of operational excellence in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.Core Responsibilities:
Lead and mentor a team of network engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Manage and deploy scalable, secure, and resilient network solutions across Marriot data center and co-location networks.
Oversee network operations, including monitoring, troubleshooting, and incident response.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives and ensure network alignment with organizational goals.
Develop and enforce network policies, standards, and best practices.
Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and service-level agreements (SLAs).
Drive network automation and modernization initiatives.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal security standards.
Execute the SRE strategy aligned with business goals, and communicate service health, reliability, and performance metrics to senior leadership and stakeholders
Required Skills and Experience:
8+ years of network engineering or operations experience
3 years in a leadership role with experience coaching and mentoring other engineers.
5+ years of experience in network infrastructure lead role including areas of routing protocols, switch fabric technology, firewall security, and load-balancing architecture
Deep technical knowledge inclusive of network routing & switching protocols (OSPF, BGP) and firewall segmentation
Experience with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP), SD-WAN, and network automation tools.
Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices.
Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with a proven track record of staying calm under pressure, effectively managing critical incidents and diplomatically handling time-sensitive stakeholder needs.
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong influencing skills and an ability to overcome barriers while driving change through collaboration
Strong attention to detail with an ability to operate effectively across multiple priorities
Expertise in vendor solutions including Cisco, Arista, and Palo Alto engineering and troubleshooting
F5 GTM and LTM load-balancing experience
Experience in public cloud implementation of networking components, including VPCs, subnets, firewalls, VPNs, and Direct Connect/ExpressRoute.
Education and Certifications:
Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related OR equivalent total years of experience
Certification such as CCIE, CCNP, PCNSE, CCSA, CCSE or AWS Certified Advanced Networking
Work location:Hyderabad, India.Work mode:HybridMarriotts core values:At Marriott, our make us who we are. We believe that success is never final. As we change and grow, the beliefs that are most important to us stay the sameputting people first, pursuing excellence, embracing change, acting with integrity, and serving our world. Being part of Marriott Tech Accelerator means being part of a proud history and a thriving culture.