- Company Name
- Rackspace Technology
- Job Title
- Network Security Architect
- Job Description
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**Job Title**
Network Security Architect
**Role Summary**
Design, implement, and optimise secure, high‑performance network infrastructures for sovereign cloud customers. Define architecture standards, lead transformation initiatives, and ensure resilience and compliance of switching and firewall platforms. Produce high‑quality design documentation (HLD, LLD, diagrams) and collaborate with security, infrastructure, and operations teams to deliver scalable, Zero‑Trust solutions.
**Expectations**
- Deliver secure, compliant network designs that support business growth.
- Maintain up‑to‑date expertise in enterprise firewall, switching, routing, and virtual network technologies.
- Communicate architecture decisions clearly to technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
**Key Responsibilities**
1. Architect end‑to‑end IP, VXLAN, and segmentation solutions for multi‑cloud and on‑prem environments.
2. Lead network transformation projects, ensuring minimal disruption and adherence to governance standards.
3. Document and validate HLDs, LLDs, standard operating procedures, and security policies.
4. Perform technical service design reviews with security, infra, and ops teams.
5. Troubleshoot complex routing, switching, and security incidents, providing root‑cause analysis and mitigation plans.
6. Stay current on industry trends, compliance frameworks (GDPR, SOC, ISO 27001), and emerging Zero‑Trust architectures.
**Required Skills**
- Enterprise firewall design (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA/Firepower, Check Point).
- Switching expertise (Cisco, Arista, Juniper).
- Advanced routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP).
- Zero‑Trust principles, network segmentation, secure access design.
- NSX networking, VXLAN, and virtual overlay technologies.
- Proficient in creating architectural diagrams and documentation.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication capabilities.
**Required Education & Certifications**
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in network architecture and security.
- Valid certifications: CCNP / CCIE, PCNSE, JNCIP / JNCIE, NSE or equivalent.
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