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Rackspace

Location:
Saudi Arabia, Riyadh

Category:
IT - Administration

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Job Description:

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.

Job Responsibility:

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-hours 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

Nice 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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 11, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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