Sr. Network Engineer Test and Certification

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Job Number 23029822

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 Senior Network Engineer, Network Test and Certification, is responsible for the testing and certification of all new network technologies as well as network lifecycle testing and certification on hardware, firmware, and related configurations. The Senior Network Engineer is responsible for all aspects of the testing lifecycle including test case/plan development based on business, technical and other requirements and full test environment setup including all hands on lab needs that may be required such as rack and stack of related equipment, cabling, proper power and so on via direct interface with internal facility partners. This testing role also includes compiling test results, recommendations and creating or updating required standards documentation and the handoff of this documentation to internal and outsourced operational partners who deliver and support production services daily.

This role will partner directly with our outsourced partner and other internal engineers and teams that will also participate or contribute to testing requirements or directly with the testing itself, so the ability to collaborate and do so in a fully transparent and professional manner is a must with this role.

This role is also part of a team that is responsible for maintaining, consolidating, and growth in a hand-on and on-site basis, lab testing environments in multiple locations. This includes related inventory, drawings, maintaining lab related toolsets and the like

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Qualifications


Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field experience/certification
7 years’ experience as a Network Engineer with 5 years in a hands-on role focused on network element lab testing, certification and documentation with the following expertise:
Cisco Data Center Architecture including Nexus 9K, 7K, 5K, 2K, WLC and IP Services
Firewalls, network load balancers, and WAN optimizers
Strong understanding of MPLS, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, LAN/WAN network design, TCP/IP, wireless networking and network problem resolution including packet capture analysis
5 years’ experience in information technology infrastructure leadership
Ability to be hands on, flexible and willing to learn new technologies and methodologies on the fly and jump into related testing based on experience and related requirements
Ability to comprehend, analyze and research problems of a complex nature, contributing to problem resolution decisions and operational recommendations.
Demonstrated history of excellent communications and writing skills with the ability to facilitate the same with internal and external stakeholders.
Must have the ability to multitask in a high-energy environment


Preferred


Cisco certifications including CCDP, CCNP or similar certifications.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and with others.
Ability to manage the details and compliance with standards and expectations.
Technical infrastructure operations, administration, engineering or test and certification and test lab work history
Experience with Network Management tools for performance, fault and capacity management, topology mapping, application dependency mapping, application performance and configuration management.
Solid understanding of Cisco wireless infrastructure; Cisco WLC, ACS, various model access points, multiple SSID with various access list and QoS at the wireless network.
Design, test, and inspect Network systems and services.
Experience with network labs, data centers and related physical facilities needs and tools for the same
Experience with test tools such as Cisco CML, Spirent, NetScout or similar.
Experience with Quality of Service in various data/voice network implementations.
Good understanding and working knowledge of TCP/IP, NetFlow, access-control lists, policy-based routing, performance routing (PfR), peering, and DNS.
Experience with Visio, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Confluence and ServiceNow


Other Skills and Attributes


Optimization of network operations processes and information security and privacy compliance programs
Experience leveraging automation, AI and machine learning to deploy and manage networks
Experience with writing applications to support network automation or working with Network DevOps/SRE teams
Understanding of cloud networking solutions and cloud interconnects
Vendor experience: Cisco LAN/WAN/WiFi; Juniper/Mist WiFi; Palo Alto Networks FW and SDWAN; NetScout, ThousandEyes, NetMRI, ServiceNow
Strong inter-personal communication skills, including the ability to collaborate with other non-Network technical teams and non-technical customers


Core Work Activities


Conducts research and reviews the design / implementation of Network infrastructure components to validate or create new standards against requirements.
Develops test cases and test plans and performs hands on or direct testing against the same.
Contributes to the introduction of Network solutions that enhance the operations and standards for products, services, and network elements.
Creates and makes available test results, recommendations, and operational and support standards documentation.
Participates in the evaluation and selection of Network infrastructure service elements, hardware, software, firmware and tools.
Builds and maintains all aspects of lab test environments and related toolsets in support of all testing demands.
Partners internally and externally on all test plans, requirements, results and documentation as well as direct testing itself.
Reports status regularly on the progress of testing against requirements and related timelines.
Oversees and produces configuration documentation of task level Network engineering specifications, diagrams, and configurations for handoff to partners.
Participates in and suggests improvements to standards configuration


California Applicants Only: The salary range for this position is $93,713.00 to $204,107.00 annually.

Colorado Applicants Only: The salary range for this position is $93,713.00 to $185,551.00 annually.

New York City & Westchester County, NY Applicants Only: The salary range for this position is $113,393.00 to $204,107.00 annually.

Washington Applicants Only: The salary range for this position is $93,713.00 to $204,107.00 annually. In addition to the annual salary, the position will be eligible to receive an annual bonus. Employees will accrue 0.4616 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 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 considers for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

Marriott International is the world’s largest hotel company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed. We believe a great career is a journey of discovery and exploration. So, we ask, where will your journey take you?

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