Sr Network Engineer

We Put the World on VacationAt Travel + Leisure Co., our mission is simple: to put the world on vacation. With a focus on vacation ownership, travel memberships, and exchange programs, we’re shaping the future of leisure travel by creating new possibilities for vacationers. Innovation and growth keep our work interesting and fun. Every day is a chance to learn something new and turn vacation inspiration into exceptional experiences for millions of travelers worldwide.

The Senior Network Engineer is responsible for developing network designs, documentation and implementation plans for the Travel + Leisure data network, domestically and globally as applicable. Scope of the position involves the implementation, maintenance, and configuration of data networking hardware and services, inclusive of WAN and LAN technologies, load balancers, WAN optimization, and monitoring and reporting services. The position is required to provide Tier 3 operational support for the Company’s critical data network services, while delivering Wyndham’s Count on Me! Service to our customers. Compliance with Company policies around Information Security, Incident Management, and Change Management are required.

The Senior Network Engineer is expected to always maintain professional working relationships with internal and external peers, stakeholders, management, partners and vendors. The position requires participation in the implementation of policies and procedures and to ensure consistency with company goals, and industry best practices.

How You'll Shine: 

• Implements, updates, maintains, manages, monitors, and supports the Company’s data network infrastructure throughout the global shared services environment in support of key initiatives and projects.
• Work with the business customers to develop network infrastructure solutions and strategies to satisfy customer requirements, all while ensuring adherence to formal processes, standards, and policies.
• Lead and manage network-related projects from conception through implementation and support. Collaborate with other IT teams and stakeholders to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Perform change control and device configuration management activities on all responsible network equipment. Includes detailed documentation.
• Work closely with fellow Network Engineers, various IT Architects, analysts, IT peers, outside vendors, partners, and other resources to evaluate, develop, and propose innovative new technologies, methodologies, processes, and other improvements aimed at improving the effectiveness of the organization.
• Perform technical support coordination between Network Engineering and other IT technical engineering groups, supporting the maintenance and installation, and modification of systems including interfaces, migration of new software releases, system upgrades, and general technical modifications.

Travel Requirements:

• Travel can be expected up to 15% with most destinations being domestic.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, Computer Science or Telecommunications or related work experience.
• Relevant industry certifications preferred include: CCNA, CCNP.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Flexibility to work long hours under pressure during system outages and major implementations
• Strong aptitude and desire to learn, and expand skill set to new technologies related to networking services.
• Aptitude to learn through research and hands-on experience.
• Ability to adapt to changing technology environments and requirements.
• Able to perform and deliver results coordinating with other teams without direct supervision.
• Knowledge of Public DNS
• Working knowledge of public and private cloud-based networking technologies
• Knowledge of wireless technologies 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, WPA2, WLC, WAP
• Expert knowledge of UNIX and Windows Operating Systems
• Expert level experience optimizing site performance with strong knowledge in Networks, Browsers, Content Delivery, etc.
• Expert level experience configuring routing protocols and other network technologies such as BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VRF, SSL VPN, IPSEC, GRE, L2TPv3, NAT/PAT, PPP, MPLS, QoS, STP, HSRP, VTP, VPC, VDC, OTV, Ether channel, WAN Acceleration, IPv4, IPv6
• Expert level experience with WAN deployments including: EIGRP/BGP route redistribution over MPLS networks, route maps and filtering, traffic prioritization and QOS policies
• Experience in using various networking monitoring, analysis and reporting tools.
• Other preferred knowledge includes SD-WAN, Wireless Networking, VPN, IP Telephony, QoS, Cisco Nexus, F5 Load Balancers, NetFlow, NBAR, SolarWinds and LiveAction.
• Minimum of 5 years in the administration and operation of enterprise-wide area and campus networks, including extensive experience with Data Center, LAN, WAN, Network, Security, VoIP application (H.323/SIP) solutions and architectures.

Experience equivalent to the education requirement may be accepted in lieu of the education requirement.

How You'll Be Rewarded:

We offer a diverse range of comprehensive health and welfare benefits to associates who work 30 or more hours per week to meet your needs and support you throughout your career with us. Travel + Leisure Co. benefits include:

Note: Temporary and/or seasonal associates are ineligible for Paid Time Off.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life and accident coverage
• Disability
• Depending on position, paid time off, parental leave and holidays (speak to your recruiter for additional information)
• Wish day paid time to volunteer at an approved organization of your choice
• 401k with employer match (subject to eligibility requirements, including tenure - speak to your recruiter for additional information)
• Legal and identify theft plan
• Voluntary income protection benefits
• Wellness program (subject to provider availability)
• Employee Assistance Program

Where Memories Start with You

Hospitality is at the heart of all we do at Travel + Leisure Co. Here, you’ll find an inclusive environment where we deliver excellence and take time to have fun, celebrate together, and support one another. We're always looking ahead to what’s next and how we can strengthen our business, its neighboring communities, and the customer experience. Join our global team and build a career where memories start with you.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applications will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [email protected], including the title and location of the position for which you are applying.