FLEX Solution Architect
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Job Location:
Bethesda, MD - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
This is a temporary position.
Solution Architect API & CIAM
Marriott is seeking a strategic and technically skilled Solution Architect & Technical leadto lead the design and governance of our API Managementand Customer Identity & Access Management (CIAM)platforms. This role is pivotal in enabling seamless secure and personalized guest experiences across our global digital ecosystemfrom mobile apps and websites to loyalty partners and smart hotel technologies. This role is also key to helping Marriott define and realize its future state vision for Authentication and Authorization within the enterprise. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in AAA (Authentication Authorization and Accounting) modern identity protocols and API Security best practices.
Strategic Leadership
- Define and evolve Marriotts enterprise architecture strategy for APIs and CIAM with a strong focus on AAA principles.
- Align identity and access architecture with business priorities such as DigitalTechnology Transformation (DTT) growing loyalty partner ecosystem mergers/acquisitions and global scalability.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on identity access and API security for executive stakeholders and cross-functional teams
AuthN & AuthZ Architecture
- Define and enforce enterprise-wide AAA standards across digital guest experiences and partner integrations.
- Design and implement secure scalable authentication mechanisms for guests and partners across web mobile and IoT platforms.
- Define and enforce authorization models (RBAC ABAC ReBAC) for APIs and digital services ensuring least-privilege access and compliance with privacy regulations.
- Architect secure API ecosystems using gateways with built-in threat protection rate limiting and token validation.
- Analyze build versus buy opportunities for automating the future AAA architecture.
- Ensure compliance with global data privacy regulations (e.g. GDPR CCPA) and hospitality-specific standards.
Governance & Enablement
- Establish API and Client Provisioning governance frameworks oversee implementation of developer portals / tools and definelifecycle management practices to foster innovation reuse and adequate security.
- Establish API security standards including encryption token management and secure onboarding of third-party developers and partners.
- Define CIAM standards for identity federation consent management SSO MFA and guest data protection.
- Define API access control policies including scopes claims and consent management.
Accounting Monitoring & Compliance
- Define logging auditing and monitoring frameworks to track identity and API usage for compliance fraud detection and performance optimization.
- Collaborate with cybersecurity and privacy teams to ensure adherence to global regulations (e.g. GDPR CCPA) and internal audit requirements.
Collaboration & Execution
- Partner with product engineering DevSecOps and Global Information Systems (GIS) teams to adopt AAA and IAM best practices.
- Lead architecture reviews and provide technical oversight for initiatives involving guest identity loyalty platforms and onsite digital access.
- Mentor architects and developers on secure design patterns and identity-aware application development.
Required:
- 8 years of experience in enterprise architecture with a focus on identity access and API security.
- Hands-on experience with CIAM platforms (e.g. Okta Auth0 ForgeRock) and API gateways (e.g. Akana).
- Deep understanding of AAA principles and protocols: OAuth 2.0 OpenID Connect SAML JWT and API key management.
- Proven ability to design secure scalable identity and access solutions for high-volume customer-facing platforms.
Preferred:
- Experience in the hospitality industry or with global consumer brands.
- Familiarity with hotel systems (PMS CRS loyalty platforms) and guest-facing technologies.
- Cloud-native architecture experience (especially AWS).
- TOGAF SABSA or CISSP certification.
Soft Skills:
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Strategic thinker with a hands-on execution-oriented mindset.
- Ability to influence across technical and business teams in a global enterprise.
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 greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture talent and experiences of our are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis including disability veteran status or other basis protected by applicable law.
Key Skills
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- HTML5
- Windows
- Project managements
- AWS
- Infrastructure
- Web Services
- JQuery
- Java
- Computer Engineering
- Solutions design
- Technical Solutions
- Analytics
About Company
At Le Méridien, we are inspired by the era of glamorous travel, celebrating each culture through the distinctly European spirit of savouring the good life. Our guests are curious and creative, cosmopolitan culture seekers that appreciate moments of connection and slowing down to savou ... View more
