Rackspace Technology is a leading provider of expertise and managed services across all the major public and private cloud technologies. We’ve evolved Fanatical Support to encompass the entire customer journey — providing Fanatical Experience™ from first consultation to daily operations. Our passionate experts combine the power of proactive, always-on service and expertise with best-in-class tools and automation to deliver technology when and how our customers need it.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer with deepexpertisein Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) and IOS technologies to join ourProfessional Servicesteam. In this role, you willbe responsible fordesigning, implementing, andmaintainingenterprisenetwork infrastructuresolutions, with a focus on Cisco ACI fabric and traditional IOS-based networking solutions. The ideal candidate will bring advanced technical knowledge, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to leadthe delivery and operation ofcomplex network projects.
This role will be permanently on-site with a customer in Riyadh (KSA).
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Responsibilities Design, implement, and optimize Cisco ACI fabric environments, including application network profiles, endpoint groups, and contractsConfigure and manage traditional Cisco IOS-based networking equipment, including routers, switches, and firewallsDevelop andmaintainnetwork architecture documentation, including detailed network diagrams, configurations, and standard operating proceduresLead network migrations, upgrades, and expansion projects with minimal disruption to business operationsTroubleshoot complex network issues across both ACI and traditional network environmentsImplement andmaintainnetwork security policies, protocols, and best practicesPerform regular network audits and optimization to ensureoptimalperformance, security, and reliabilityEstablish network monitoring solutions and respond to alerts tomaintainhigh network availabilityProvide technical guidance and mentorship to junior network engineersCreate andmaintaindisaster recovery plans for network infrastructureParticipate inafter-hourson-call rotation for critical network support Requirements Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field8+ years of experience in network engineering roles, with at least5years focused on Cisco technologiesProven experience implementing and managing Cisco ACI environmentsDeep understanding of Cisco IOS configuration and troubleshootingStrong knowledge of networking protocols and concepts (TCP/IP, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, VLANs, VRF, etc.)Current Cisco certifications (CCIE preferred)Proficiencyin implementing and managing network security solutionsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent communication skills, both written and verbalAbility to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities Additional Skills (Good to have) Experience with other SDN solutions beyond Cisco ACI(e.g.VMware NSX)Experience with network automation tools and scripting (Python, Ansible, etc.)Knowledge of cloud networkingFamiliarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)Experience with CI/CD pipelines for network automationUnderstanding of DevOps practices and toolsITIL certification or experience with ITIL frameworksExperience with network performance analysis toolsFamiliarity with load balancers and application delivery controllersExperience with SD-WAN technologies
