Network Engineer

Additional Information Relocation Assistance Available Job Number 25152982 Job Category Information Technology Location Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center, 6000 W. Osceola Parkway, Kissimmee, Florida, United States, 34746VIEW ON MAP (Palms Resort & Convention Center, 6000 W. Osceola Parkway, Kissimmee, Florida, United States, 34746) Schedule Full Time Located Remotely? N Position Type Management Bonus Eligible: Y JOB SUMMARY The Network Engineer, functioning as a subject matter expert, oversees multiple property networks with a focus on high availability and continuous service improvement. Responsibilities include solution development, design, engineering, integration, operation, and escalation support for property LAN, WLAN, and WAN services. This role guides workgroups, resolves complex service requests, and manages CAPEX projects within time and budget constraints. Reporting to the Director of Hotel Technology, the position verifies overall requirements are met for continent IT executives, LAN service providers, end-user computing services, hosting services, and enterprise availability. The Network Engineer provides technical engagement throughout the infrastructure lifecycle, executing initiatives to simplify, standardize, optimize, and automate network designs, tooling, and operations to meet security and compliance requirements. CANDIDATE PROFILE Minimum Qualifications Required: u2022 Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience/certification . u2022 3 yearsu2019 experience in information technology or network infrastructure management. u2022 2 yearsu2019 experience with project management and implementation stills. Preferred: u2022 Technical certifications (ITIL, Cisco, MCSE, etc.). u2022 Experience in researching emerging technologies and trends, standards, and products. u2022 Experience in developing technology roadmaps and strategies. u2022 Demonstrate flexibility to work outside standard hours, particularly during change implementations. u2022 Excellent verbal and written communication skills for a wide range of audiences including executives, business stakeholders, and IT teams. Added ability to know oneu2019s audience and tailoring the language and explanation to the stakeholders involved. u2022 Strong attention to detail with an ability to manage effectively across multiple priorities and initiatives. u2022 Influencing skills and an ability to overcome barriers while driving change. CORE WORK ACTIVITIES Leadership u2022 Trains and/or mentors team members and peers. u2022 Provides financial input on department and project budgets, capital expenditures and other cost/resource estimates as requested. u2022 Provides input into lifecycle, improvement, and standardization strategies. u2022 Identifies opportunities to enhance the service delivery processes. u2022 Fosters an environment of continuous improvement and structured processes and procedures that support high availability and a zero-fault culture. u2022 Interacts with others in a way that builds openness, trust, and confidence in the pursuit of organizational goals and lasting relationships. u2022 Actively participates as a member and leader of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals. Infrastructure Design & Strategic Planning u2022 Guides completion of project requests associated with network infrastructure. u2022 Oversees lifecycle management of network infrastructure and services, including capacity, health and performance management. u2022 Guides and performs continuous service improvement initiatives enhancing network availability for properties. u2022 Develops, maintains and updates operational run books, knowledge base articles, architectural designs and other artifacts associated with network infrastructure and its association with global network. u2022 Provides technical leadership, oversight, governance and direction for operational services related to property networks. u2022 Provides technical expertise to project team for successful project and change implementations. u2022 Guides analysis of current environment for deficiencies and provides solutions. u2022 Educates internal and external users of the technologies to continually improve the knowledge and skill-base of the organization on how best to operate and support the infrastructure services. u2022 Develops implementation plans, test plans, and timelines for projects and tasks. u2022 Participates in the evaluation and selection of infrastructure services products. u2022 Guides analysis of the current environment to detect critical deficiencies and recommend solutions for improvement. u2022 Implement and manage robust network security measures, leveraging advanced technologies and protocols, to proactively identify and mitigate vulnerabilities, ensuring the highest level of protection for company assets and data. u2022 Network Service Technologies include: u2022 WLAN access points and controllers u2022 Zero trust networks u2022 Network Firewalls, Routers and LAN Switches u2022 Network Performance Management and Analytics u2022 Bandwidth Management and Access Gateway u2022 Dynamic Host Connection Protocol (DHCP) u2022 LAN service providers (LSP) u2022 Network Capacity Management u2022 Internet Service Provider (ISP) Delivering Technology u2022 Manages daily infrastructure operations to meet the availability SLA for network services. u2022 Interfaces with stakeholders to establish requirements u2022 Guides/assists in configuration management. u2022 Works with vendors to resolve complex issues. u2022 Provides oversight, collaboration, provisioning, management and maintenance of technology products and service alternatives that improve the production services environment. u2022 Establishes and evolves monitoring and alerting for all production environments. u2022 Develops internal processes and training to provide team members with the needed skills and tools to support the production environments and deliver on project commitments. u2022 Performs complex quantitative and qualitative analyses for operational availability to promote a zero-defect environment. u2022 Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; obtains and compares information from different sources to draw conclusions, develop and evaluate alternatives and solutions, solve problems, and choose a course of action. u2022 Collaborates across technology disciplines as needed, demonstrating versatility by actively participating in and providing assistance for various technology management duties beyond the network realm to ensure seamless and efficient overall IT operations. u2022 Engages with internal and external customers to fulfill their network requirements, delivering hospitable and cordial service, ensuring a positive experience throughout the network implementation process. The hourly pay range for this position is $32.21 to $43.75. Marriott offers a bonus program, comprehensive health care benefits, 401(k) plan with up to 5% company match, employee stock purchase plan at 15% discount, accrued paid time off (including sick leave where applicable), life insurance, group disability insurance, travel discounts, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, health savings account (except for positions based out of or performed in Hawaii), flexible spending accounts, tuition assistance, pre-tax commuter benefits, and other life and work wellness benefits. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions. The compensation and benefits information is provided as of the date of this posting. Marriott reserves the right to modify compensation and benefits at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law. _At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated.Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law._ Why have less when you can have MORE u2014 all under one roof? Rooted in our expertise and leadership in meetings and experiences, Gaylord Hotels intentionally deliver environments, services and programming that bring people together in an extraordinary way. The heart of our brand are STARs, who are creative, entrepreneurial and dedicated to providing thoughtful, big-hearted service to guests. At Gaylord, we provide STARs with opportunities well beyond that of a traditional hotelu2014offering you endless career opportunities, the extras, and MORE. In joining Gaylord, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work,u200b begin your purpose, belong to an amazing globalu200b team, and become the best version of you.

Created: 2025-11-15