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Additional Information Job Number 25124585 Job Category Information Technology Location Marriott International HQ, 7750 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, Maryland, United States, 20814VIEW ON MAP Schedule Full Time Located Remotely? Y Position Type Management This is temporary position. Job Description Role Overview: As a Cloud Foundations Engineer at Marriott, you will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining our cloud infrastructure. Your efforts will ensure that our applications and services are secure, reliable, and performant. You will be responsible for the stability, integrity, and efficient operation of information systems and technologies that support core customer-facing and enterprise products and platforms. As a subject matter expert in multi-cloud solutions, you will conduct research, analysis, design, creation, and implementation of systems to meet current and future requirements. Additionally, you will develop automation and infrastructure as code across Marriott platforms. Key Responsibilities: • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to facilitate the smooth deployment of cloud services across various operational environments. • Perform research, analysis, design, and creation of products and services within a service catalog to mature the cloud program and enable customer-facing and other enterprise products and platforms. • Optimize cloud resources for cost efficiency and performance. • Develop and enforce cloud security policies, IAM configurations, and network security controls. • Work with security teams to ensure that enterprise systems meet security standards and comply with industry regulations (e.g., SOX, ISO, PCI, GDPR). • Lead or participate in infrastructure projects, such as system upgrades, migrations, and new technology implementations, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget. • Educate and mentor team members, operations staff, and other departments on cloud concepts across multiple cloud providers. • Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure-related issues, ensuring minimal downtime. • Install, configure, maintain, and support applications and systems in public cloud environments. • Deploy regions, landing zones, and control towers to ensure scalable and secure cloud environments. Technical Skills: • 4+ years of experience with configuring, managing, and solutioning with AWS or similar expertise in Azure, Alibaba Cloud, or GCP. • Working knowledge of infrastructure-as-code (IaC) frameworks, such as Terraform or CloudFormation, including writing templates and modules from scratch. • Experience in the design, implementation, and operational support of mission-critical solutions. • Proficiency in scripting and automation (Python, Bash, PowerShell). • Experience with IAM, Active Directory, ADFS, SAML 2.0, and Single Sign-On practices. • Thorough knowledge of systems engineering fundamentals (networking, storage, operating systems). • Experience with DNS, web traffic routing, and CDNs (CloudFront, Akamai, Cloudflare). • Experience with networking and firewall concepts and troubleshooting. • Experience using Agile and DevSecOps methodologies and practices. • Experience implementing and supporting CI/CD pipelines. • Ability to analyze solution components, understand systems integration challenges, and identify technology gaps in current components and functionality requirements related to cloud infrastructure. • Experience with setting up regions, landing zones, and control towers. • Proficiency in configuring and managing VPCs, routes, and general networking. Core Work Activities: • Maintain in-depth documentation of activities and system configuration. • Solve complex technical issues and function as an escalation point for the team in problem-solving. • Participate in project planning, including estimation of tasks, defining milestones, and ensuring realistic timelines. • Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail. • Ensure a high level of accuracy, even with condensed timelines. • Participate in daily stand-up meetings to report accomplishments, plans for the day, and any roadblocks encountered. Soft Skills: • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders. • Strong team collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment. • A commitment to continuous learning and staying updated with the latest cloud-native services and industry best practices. The pay range for this position is $47.30 to $80.96 per hour. Washington Applicants Only: Employees will accrue 0.0334 PTO balance for every hour worked and eligible to receive minimum of 9 holidays annually. FLEX opportunities 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, 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 HQ is committed to a hybrid work environment that enables associates to Be connected. Headquarters-based positions are considered hybrid, for candidates within a commuting distance to Bethesda, MD; candidates outside of commuting distance to Bethesda, MD will be considered for Remote positions. The application deadline for this position is 14 days after the date of this posting, July 31, 2025. 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. Marriott International is the world’s largest hotel company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.

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