senior operations Network Engineer ic 12-14 yrs Bachelor's · Posted Mar 20, 2026
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Senior Network Engineer designing and optimizing large-scale enterprise and data center networks with Cisco ACI, F5 technologies, and WAN/LAN infrastructure. Requires 12-14 years of network design experience, expert-level Cisco ACI knowledge, and hands-on expertise across MPLS, BGP, routing protocols, and multivendor platforms.
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Network Engineer with deep expertise in Cisco ACIF5 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. 

Responsibilites
  • 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. 

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 
  • Preferred: CCDA, CCNP, CCDP 
  • Highly Preferred: CCIE (R&S, SP, or DC) or equivalent experience 
  • Python certification (PCEP) is a plus 
  • 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. 
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. 
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several geographic markets. The compensation range for this position ranges from $132,149.00/year in our lowest geographic market up to 193,856.30 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.



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