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.To knowmore about us, please visit .Role Title:Senior Network Engineer IIPosition Summary:The Senior Network Engineer II plays a critical role within Marriotts Technical Accelerator group, bridging Tier II operations and Tier III engineering teams. This position focuses on the design, implementation, and support of mission-criticalon-premises data center and co-location networks, while maintaining strong integration withcloud, property, and enterprise network environments. The engineer will drive automation, scalability, and reliability across Marriotts global network infrastructure, ensuring seamless connectivity for millions of customers and associates.This role is ideal for a highly skilled network engineer with a passion for automation, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.Core Responsibilities:
Lead the engineering, and delivery of data center and co-location network solutions, including for routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers.
Collaborate with cloud, property, and enterprise network teams to ensure seamless traffic flow and integration across hybrid environments.
Drive automation of network provisioning and configuration using modern tools and scripting languages.
Manage lifecycle activities including hardware refreshes, code upgrades, and configuration hardening to maintain compliance and security.
Support high-severity incident response and root cause analysis, ensuring rapid resolution and long-term remediation.
Develop and maintain technical documentation, including network diagrams, test plans, and operational procedures.
Contribute to the Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) strategy by monitoring service health and communicating performance metrics to leadership.
Continuously evaluate and improve operational processes, introducing best practices and innovative solutions.
Required Skills and Experience:
6+ years of hands-on experience in network engineering or infrastructure development.
5+ years in a lead role managing routing protocols, switch fabrics, firewall security, and load-balancing architectures.
Deep expertise in routing and switching protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP), firewall segmentation, and network security.
Experience with physical and virtual lab environments for testing and certification of network solutions.
Strong technical writing skills and ability to produce clear documentation and diagrams.
Preferred Qualifications:
Hands-on experience with Cisco, Arista, Palo Alto, and F5 GTM/LTM technologies.
Familiarity with public cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP), including VPCs, subnets, VPNs, and hybrid connectivity (Direct Connect/ExpressRoute).
Experience with infrastructure-as-code and automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, Python scripting).
Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive change through collaboration.
Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
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.