Director, Enterprise Edge Networks

Marriott • Bethesda, MD

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Marriott International (MI) Global Networks team drives to deliver the most
advanced, secure, reliable, and scalable network solutions across the
hospitality industry. Reporting to the Sr. Director, Enterprise Networks, the
Director of Enterprise Edge Networks owns the endtoend product lifecycle for our
SASE based services including secure remote access, Firewall-as-a-Service
(FWaaS),  and will develop both a centralized Firewall Center of Excellence and
modernize our external partner access solutions.

This role requires strong technical depth, strategic leadership, and operational
rigor to drive secure network design, improve availability and observability,
streamline operations, and enforce governance across a complex global
environment. The Director partners closely with architecture, engineering,
security, and business stakeholders to deliver resilient, futureready enterprise
network services.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent professional experience
• 8+ years of experience in Information Technology, including:
• 6+ years of network infrastructure leadership experience as a people manager or senior technical lead
• 3+ years managing crossfunctional, matrixed, sourced, and/or outsourced teams and suppliers
• 6+ years designing and implementing network ( WAN, LAN, Cloud,) solutions, supporting missioncritical, customerfacing applications and services
• 3+ years managing teams supporting SASE based network solutions and services
• Deep technical knowledge of enterprise networking (Cisco and nonCisco), with emphasis on softwaredefined networking (SDN/SDWAN) and secure network design principles (e.g., zero trust, microsegmentation, intrusion detection and prevention) and SASE architecture solutions.
• Strong knowledge of common routing protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP), IPv6, VPN technologies, and global distributed network architectures
• Technical knowledge of both intracloud and intercloud networking
• Handson experience designing, configuring, and operating largescale, complex enterprise networks
• Experience working with Palo Alto Networks NGFW, Prisma Access, and Global Protect
• Demonstrated ability to produce clear, highquality technical documentation, including network designs and diagrams
• Ability to work nonstandard hours as required to support critical initiatives or operational needs
• Experience delivering work using Agile methodologies

Nice To Haves

• Experience designing and engineering connectivity to cloud networking solutions, with exposure to one or more major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Alicloud, GCP)
• Experience with Cisco, HPE, and Mist hardware solutions.
• Strong understanding of network and security compliance standards
• Network operations leadership experience in largescale or global environments
• Ability to apply both qualitative and quantitative methods to define success, measure outcomes, and drive continuous improvement
• Proven ability to build strong relationships and influence across a broad IT and business community
• Experience designing, implementing, and operationally supporting missioncritical products and services
• Strong influencing skills with the ability to overcome obstacles and drive meaningful change
• Experience researching emerging technologies, industry trends, standards, and products
• Experience developing technology strategies and multiyear roadmaps
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with executives, business stakeholders, and technical teams

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a highperforming team of globally located Network Engineers designing and delivering SASE based solutions.
• Establish and optimize a Firewall Center of Excellence to support the Enterprise Networks team
• Own the technology strategy, roadmap, and delivery for all Enterprise Edge Network services.
• Partner closely with Global Networks architects, engineers, and crossfunctional IT teams.
• Ensure compliance with security, regulatory, and enterprise architecture standards.
• Drive operational excellence through improved monitoring, observability, availability, and stability.
• Champion automation, AI, and modern technologies as standard delivery practices.
• Establish strong technical partnerships with business and IT stakeholders.
• Design, implement, and operationalize scalable, highly available network standards and policies.

Benefits

• All positions offer a 401(k) plan, stock purchase plan, discounts at Marriott properties, commuter benefits, employee assistance plan, and childcare discounts.
• Full-time positions also 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 and educational assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director