Hilton · 6 hours ago
Lead Global Network Engineer
Memphis, IN
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
5+ years expHilton, the #1 World's Best Workplace, is a leading global hospitality company with a diverse portfolio of world-class brands. As a Lead Global Network Engineer, you will support the architecture and engineering of Hilton networks, ensuring optimal performance across corporate offices and hotel locations.
HospitalityLeisureResorts
Responsibilities
Analyze requirements, coordinate with requestors, and manage vendors
Maintain an overview of the Hilton Global Network topology and assist with necessary connectivity requirements
Be responsible for all aspects of network engineering standards, policies, and operations, including network programmability (Python, scripting, and RESTful API) and orchestration
Develop and implement network policies to optimize network performance across corporate and hotel locations
Maintain a comprehensive documentation and overview of the enterprise network topology, focusing on Cisco and Meraki routing/switching infrastructure, and support connectivity needs across corporate and branch locations
Be a technical lead for the network engineering team and strong knowledge of Cisco/Meraki networks. Mentor junior team members, including configuration, troubleshooting, and optimization of Cisco/Meraki networks, with an emphasis on routing protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP, EIGRP) and campus network design
Develop operating metrics for all elements of the corporate environment and manage network vendor and OEM performance
Demonstrated capability to be autonomous as lead cloud network engineer in multi-phase / multi-year network projects, leading to successful implementation
Participate in team meetings that involve team members from within other networking areas of Hilton
Work within the Global Network Engineering (GNE) team to ensure high-availability, secure, and scalable network infrastructure
Work closely with external vendors, including Cisco/Meraki partners and service providers, to optimize network solutions and ensure project success
Lead the design and implementation of Cisco/Meraki-based network solutions, leveraging advanced routing protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP, SD-WAN) and switching technologies to ensure solid performance, scalability, and security
Develop and deploy automation scripts using Python and Ansible to streamline Cisco/Meraki device configuration, monitoring, and management
Develop and deploy various Hilton network initiatives such as Connected Room, Casting, multicast, QoS configurations, monitoring, and management
Develop standards along with required documentation for our global networks to guide network deployment efforts
Qualification
Required
Five (5) years of professional work experience in Technology or related field
Four (4) Years of proven Network engineering hands-on experience at Global Enterprise organizations
Three (3) years of working experience with Cisco MS350, MS425, C9300 switch networks, Meraki MX, MS, MR, MT, and MV devices
Three (3) years of experience in networking technologies, including SD-WAN, VPN, IPSec, BGP, Multicast, MPLS, TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS, HA and Load Balancing
This is a hybrid role and would require to be near one of our three US office locations (McLean, Dallas, or Memphis)
Travel up to 10%
Certifications: Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA)
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree, or Associate's Degree plus 6+ years of Technology related experience, or High School Degree/GED plus 12+ years of Technology related experience
Seven (7) + years of professional work experience in Technology or related field
Experience working with 3rd party vendors and managed network service providers
Experience in enterprise-level network security incidents and Change Management process
Experience designing/implementing Cisco/Meraki networks that are geographically diverse, using SD-WAN, cellular, and satellite connectivity, including HA
Experience with automation technologies such as Python, Ansible, or Terraform for network deployment and management
Experience with other private and public cloud providers (connectivity, availability, resilience, and security)
Certifications: Cisco Certified Networking Professional (CCNP), CMSS, AWS SA Professional
Benefits
Go Hilton travel program: 110 nights of discounted travel with room rates as low as $40/night
Hilton Shares: Our employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - you can purchase Hilton shares at a 15 percent discount
Paid parental leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents
Mental health resources including free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Company
Hilton
Hilton is a hospitality company, owns luxury and full-service hotels and resorts, and focused-service hotels.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$10.5BKey Investors
Pershing Square Capital ManagementHNA Group
2025-12-01Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2025-07-01Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-09-05Post Ipo Debt· $1B
Leadership Team
Christopher Nassetta
President and CEO
Kevin Jacobs
Chief Financial Officer
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