Designs, configures, and troubleshoots BGP and OSPF routing environments, including route redistribution, policy control, and multi-site architectures
Architects highly available switching infrastructure across Nexus, ACI, and SD-Access fabric environments, including VXLAN/EVPN-based segmentation and fabric-based redundancy to eliminate single points of failure
Configures, maintains, and troubleshoots Palo Alto Networks firewalls, including security policy design, NAT, VPN, and threat prevention
Designs and manages network access control (NAC) policies and device compliance using Forescout or Aruba Clearpass.
Serves as an escalation point for high-level, service-impacting network issues
Identifies, reviews, and recommends security postures to peers and appropriate security teams
Researches, evaluates, and recommends hardware, software, and vendor solutions based on cost, performance, and business need
Leads implementation planning prior to installation of network hardware such as routers, firewalls, wireless controllers, and switches
Develops project plans and task lists for network initiatives, and participates in peer design reviews
Partners with vendors and third-party providers to evaluate and integrate new equipment and services
Creates and maintains technical documentation, network diagrams, and standard operating procedures
Mentors and provides technical guidance to less experienced engineers
Participates in on-call support rotation per team design
Architects and implements automation and infrastructure-as-code pipelines (Python, Ansible) to drive configuration consistency, enforce compliance, and accelerate policy deployment across the enterprise network and security fabric
Knowledge
Advanced knowledge of the design, configuration, installation, maintenance, and upgrade of enterprise network environments
Advanced knowledge of TCP/IP, OSI model, and switching technologies
Advanced knowledge of BGP and OSPF design, troubleshooting, and optimization
Advanced knowledge of Cisco ACI architecture and data center fabric design
Advanced knowledge of Cisco SD-Access architecture and campus fabric design
Advanced knowledge of enterprise wireless network architecture, design, maintenance, and troubleshooting
Strong knowledge of network security architecture, including Palo Alto Networks firewall policy design and segmentation strategies
Strong knowledge of network access control (NAC) concepts and enforcement using Forescout
Working knowledge of equipment from multiple vendors, such as Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto Networks, and Brocade
Skills
Network Architecture & Design
Wireless Network Architecture and Design
Network Automation & Infrastructure-as-Code (Python, Ansible)
Complex Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis
Network Rack & Patch-Panel Design
Network Service Monitoring Systems
Technical Documentation & Network Diagramming
Process Improvement
Client/Customer Service
Coaching & Mentoring
Education
High School Diploma or regional equivalent required
Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in a field related to the role. At the manager’s discretion, additional relevant experience may substitute for the degree requirement
Certifications
CCNA or higher required (Routing and Switching, Enterprise, or Data Center track); CCNP or CCIE preferred
Wireless certifications a plus
Experience
8 - 11 years of experience in the field of the role required
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several geographic markets. The compensation range for this position ranges from $110,3313/year in our lowest geographic market up to $161,792.4 USD/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors, including market location, and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of annual bonuses or incentives, equity awards, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Learn more about benefits at Rackspace. 

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Rackspace Technology is the trusted operator of the full enterprise AI stack, from governed private cloud to AI inference and agents in production. From edge to core to cloud, we operate the infrastructure, data layer, and software integration to deliver business outcomes with the predictable cost, reliability, security, and compliance that regulated and mission-critical environments demand. We support customers in more than 120 countries with AI capabilities spanning private cloud, public cloud, applications, data and cyber resilience.
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