Senior Network Engineer

Rackspace; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cloud service provider in Riyadh is seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer with expertise in Cisco ACI and IOS technologies. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise network infrastructure solutions. Candidates should have 8+ years experience in network engineering, a Bachelor's degree, and strong problem-solving skills. You will be responsible for optimizing networks and supporting network projects, ensuring high availability and security of the infrastructure. This position is permanently on-site.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in network engineering, with 5 years in Cisco technologies.
• Proven experience in implementing and managing Cisco ACI environments.
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols and concepts.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize Cisco ACI fabric environments.
• Configure and manage traditional Cisco IOS-based networking equipment.
• Lead network migrations and upgrades with minimal disruptions.

Skills

Cisco ACI

Cisco IOS

Networking protocols (TCP/IP, OSPF, BGP)

Network security

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Python

Ansible

Job description

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 deep expertise in Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) and IOS technologies to join our Professional Services team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise network infrastructure solutions, 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 lead the delivery and operation of complex 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 contracts
• Configure and manage traditional Cisco IOS‑based networking equipment, including routers, switches, and firewalls
• Develop and maintain network architecture documentation, including detailed network diagrams, configurations, and standard operating procedures
• Lead network migrations, upgrades, and expansion projects with minimal disruption to business operations
• Troubleshoot complex network issues across both ACI and traditional network environments
• Implement and maintain network security policies, protocols, and best practices
• Perform regular network audits and optimization to ensure optimal performance, security, and reliability
• Establish network monitoring solutions and respond to alerts to maintain high network availability
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior network engineers
• Create and maintain disaster recovery plans for network infrastructure
• Participate in after‑hour on‑call rotation for critical network support

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• 8+ years of experience in network engineering roles, with at least 5 years focused on Cisco technologies
• Proven experience implementing and managing Cisco ACI environments
• Deep understanding of Cisco IOS configuration and troubleshooting
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols and concepts (TCP/IP, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, VLANs, VRF, etc.)
• Current Cisco certifications (CCIE preferred)
• Proficiency in implementing and managing network security solutions
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability 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 networking
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines for network automation
• Understanding of DevOps practices and tools
• ITIL certification or experience with ITIL frameworks
• Experience with network performance analysis tools
• Familiarity with load balancers and application delivery controllers
• Experience with SD‑WAN technologies