Senior Network Architect: ACI, SDA & Security

Pace Industries, LLC; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Rackspace Technology is seeking a senior Network Engineer to design, architect, implement, and support an enterprise multi-datacenter network. You will lead complex projects, mentor engineers, and drive automation initiatives using Python and Ansible.

The role is hybrid, based in the Seattle/Tacoma area with on-site as needed. Requires 8–11 years of experience, CCNA/CCNP/CCIE background, and a Bachelor’s degree. Global benefits and a collaborative team culture are highlighted.

Qualifications

• 8–11 years of enterprise network experience.
• Hands-on with Cisco ACI and SDA fabric
• Strong knowledge of BGP/OSPF routing design and optimization
• Automation with Python and Ansible is required or strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Designs scalable network solutions across routing, switching, fabric, and security.
• Leads complex troubleshooting of routing, fabric, and firewall policy conflicts.
• Architects Cisco ACI fabric environments and SDA fabric designs.
• Configures and maintains BGP/OSPF in multi-site environments.
• Develops VN- and spine-leaf designs with VXLAN/EVPN.
• Leads implementation planning for routers, firewalls, and switches.
• Creates and maintains network diagrams and SOPs.
• Mentors junior engineers and participates in on-call rosters.

Skills

Network Architecture & Design

Network Automation & IaC

Troubleshooting & RCAs

Documentation & Diagramming

Process Improvement

Mentoring & Coaching

On-call Support

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Cisco ACI

Cisco SDA

Nexus

Palo Alto Firewalls

Job description

Rackspace Technology is seeking a senior Network Engineer to design, architect, implement, and support an enterprise multi-datacenter network. You will lead complex projects, mentor engineers, and drive automation initiatives using Python and Ansible.

The role is hybrid, based in the Seattle/Tacoma area with on-site as needed. Requires 8–11 years of experience, CCNA/CCNP/CCIE background, and a Bachelor’s degree. Global benefits and a collaborative team culture are highlighted.