Sr. Network Engineer - Global Network Test and Certification

Job Description

Posting Date Jun 24, 2022
Job Number 22105140
Job Category Information Technology
Location Marriott International HQ, 10400 Fernwood Road, Bethesda, Maryland, United States VIEW ON MAP
Brand Corporate
Schedule Full-Time
Relocation? N
Position Type Management
Located Remotely? N
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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

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related technical field experience/certification
• 7+ years of experience as a Network Engineer with 5+ years in direct hands on role placing emphasis on network element lab testing, certification and documentation.
• 4+ years’ experience with firewalls, network load balancers, and WAN optimizers.
• 3+ years’ experience working with some or all of the following: MPLS, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, LAN/WAN network design, TCP/IP, wireless networking and network problem resolution including packet capture analysis.
  

Technical Capabilities Needed for this role:

• Knowledge of Cisco Data Center Architecture including Nexus 9K, 7K, 5K, 2K, WLC and IP Services.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Cisco certifications including CCDP, CCNP or similar certifications.
• Excellent communication skills and problem-solving ability.
• 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.
• Good 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 faclities 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.
  

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

• Conducts research and reviews the design / implementation of Network infrastructure components to validate or create new standards against requirements.
• Develop test cases and test plans and performs hands on or direct testing against the same.
• Make contributions to the introduction of Network solutions that enhance the operations and standards for products, services, and network elements.
• Create and make 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.
• 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.

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.

Managing Work, Projects, and Policies

• Manages and implements work and projects as assigned.
• Generates and provides accurate and timely results in the form of reports, presentations, etc.
• Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Provides timely, accurate, and detailed status reports as requested.

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 th he form of reports, presentations, etc.
• Demonstrates an understanding of business priorities

This position requires proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 prior to the first date of employment, subject to applicable law. If you are offered employment, this requirement must be met by your date of hire, unless a reasonable accommodation request is received and approved.

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.