Senior Network Security Engineer – NRE SecOps

JOB SUMMARY 

The Senior Network Security Engineer, Network Reliability Engineering (NRE) Security Operations (SecOps) is the subject matter expert in designing and implementing the Network Access Control (NAC) solution strategy for the next-gen operations for all Marriott International (MI) networks including the Property Networks, Datacenter/Cloud Networks, and Corporate Networks. This role will work closely and collaboratively with a matrix team of expert network architects and engineers to drive the adoption of NRE practices and operating models across all network product towers, and around the globe. As the Senior Network Security Engineer, the candidate focuses on defining and executing the zero-trust strategy to prevent unauthorized access to Marriott network as well as meet stringent compliance requirements. Reporting to the Director of NRE-SecOps, the engineer will be responsible to articulate and effectively execute a vision to address increasing complexity, scale of modern IT systems, and ensure real-time asset visibility, assessment, remediation, and access control to Marriott services. The successful candidate will be expected to bridge the gap by implementing security strategies and next-gen zero trust solutions to make sure all system components are meeting Marriott network access and security compliance requirements at a granular level. This role is accountable for establishing technical level relationships and partnering with all business disciplines, other MI teams, solution providers/vendors, and operational partners to define and implement the Network NRE zero trust security roadmap, building and enforcing the standards defined in it.  

CANDIDATE PROFILE 

Education and Experience 

Required: 

• Undergraduate degree in IT engineering or computer science discipline or equivalent experience/certification 

• 6+ years' experience with network security tools related products 

• Experience in installing, configuring, and troubleshooting of zero trust security tools (Forescout NAC, Cisco ISE, Aruba ClearPass or other similar tools) 

• Strong preference to have Forescout certifications (FSCA or FSAA or FSCE) 

• Must possess expertise in designing and implementing policies in the tools mentioned above 

• Experience with one or more Cloud Computing platforms (e.g. Amazon AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Compute Engine) 

• Knowledge and experience in wireshark/tcpdump/nmap and related analysis techniques 

• Experience in developing, documenting, and managing the requirements gathering process and providing detailed design and implementation plan to support the requirements throughout the project life cycle 

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

• Awareness in installing, managing, troubleshooting and administration of firewall management solutions (Firemon, Palo Alto Panorama, Checkpoint MDS) 

• Understanding of TACACS+, RADIUS 

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

• Hands-on experience with common routing and switching platforms (Cisco, Juniper, HP/Aruba etc.) 

• Demonstrated experience in delivering written documents detailing network solutions and diagrams 

 

Preferred: 

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

• Familiarity with multiple languages, including C++, Java, Python Perl, or another programming language  

• Experience with managing network security 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, standa