Senior Network Engineer V

Rackspace Technology

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Network Engineer with deep expertise in Cisco ACI, F5 technologies, enterprise WAN/LAN design, and advanced automation. This role focuses on designing, building, and optimizing large-scale enterprise and data center networks while driving operational excellence and technology standardization. Work Location: United States of America - If located near a Rackspace office, you’ll work a hybrid schedule… two days in the office and three days work from home. · If not located near an office, you may work 100% remotely.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or regional equivalent required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, or related field preferred. Equivalent experience may be considered at the manager's discretion.
• A minimum of 12–14 years of recent experience in network design, LAN/WAN buildouts, or large-scale network modernization.
• Expert-level experience with Cisco ACI, including Multisite and NDO.
• Extensive hands-on experience across technologies such as: MPLS, BGP, LDP, QoS, IPv6, OSPF vPC, STP, DWDM, EVPN, L2VPN MPLS VPN/L3VPN, FHRP, VLAN, CDP, PortChannels ISIS, MPLS InterAS, VXLAN DNS, ACLs, RADb, Flowspec, RTBH GitHub, APIs, NFV, Hypervisors, Virtual Switching
• Multivendor experience with Cisco IOS, ASR 1k (IOSXE), ASR NCS (IOSXR), and Nexus (NXOS).
• Experience in service provider, hosting/datacenter, or large-scale enterprise environments.
• Proven ability to research, evaluate, and recommend network hardware/software solutions.
• Experience working with third-party networking vendors and their product portfolios.
• Required: CCNA
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to explain technical concepts to nontechnical audiences.
• Customer service–focused mindset.
• Experience with monitoring tools such as: Arbor, Zenoss, Syslog, SolarWinds, Splunk, Kibana, WhatsUp Gold, etc.
• Able to identify process inefficiencies and recommend improvements.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred: CCDA, CCNP, CCDP
• Highly Preferred: CCIE (R&S, SP, or DC) or equivalent experience
• Python certification (PCEP) is a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead design, configuration, and support of Cisco ACI Data Center Infrastructure, including Multisite and NDO.
• Manage F5 BIGIP technologies (LTM, GTM, remote access, traffic management, application delivery).
• Architect and implement WAN/LAN, including routing, SDWAN, and SDAccess.
• Develop and maintain automation and monitoring scripts.
• Define and deliver network design requirements for enterprise and data center connectivity.
• Collaborate with vendors to evaluate, select, and coordinate testing and deployment of new and existing hardware/software.
• Develop detailed maintenance plans, including documentation and change management activities.
• Perform hardware and software upgrades across enterprise and data center environments.
• Script and test change plans for upgrades and configurations.
• Serve as lead or supporting engineer during change implementations.
• Develop or adhere to SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and MOPs (Methods of Procedure).
• Drive network standardization efforts across the enterprise.
• Document specialized network designs for internal training and knowledge sharing.
• Present and train internal teams on new network topologies, hardware, and emerging technologies.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) sessions and implement corrective actions.
• Define baseline network requirements and ensure compliance.
• Perform code analysis, IOS testing, and provide software recommendations.
• Build network lab mockups for scenario and error testing.
• Automate repetitive engineering tasks.

Benefits

• Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several geographic markets.
• The base pay for this position ranges from $131,428.00/year in our lowest geographic market up to 219,008.90 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 bonus or incentives, equity awards and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Learn more about benefits at Rackspace.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED