Network Security Architect

Rackspace
Cardiff, United Kingdom
13 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Compensation
£ 62K

Job location

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Border Gateway Protocol
Cisco PIX
Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol
Network Security
Routing
Network Segmentation
Open Shortest Path First
Firewalls (Computer Science)
Juniper
Palo Alto Networks
Fortinet
Firepower
Cisco networks

Requirements

  • Extensive experience designing and implementing enterprise-grade firewall and switching solutions.
  • Strong knowledge of firewall technologies (e.g., Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA/Firepower, Check Point).
  • Deep understanding of switching architectures (Cisco, Arista, Juniper, etc.).
  • Expertise in routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), network segmentation, and secure access design.
  • Strong understanding of network security principles, Zero Trust, and compliance frameworks.
  • Ability to produce high-quality architectural documentation and diagrams.
  • Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills.

Required skills (must have)

  • CCNP/CCIE, PCNSE, JNCIP/JNCIE, NSE, or equivalent.
  • NSX Networking
  • Switching Architecture
  • BGP / OSPF / EIGRP
  • Zero Trust
  • Palo Alto
  • Cisco
  • Fortinet / Fortiweb / Fortigate
  • VXLAN

About the company

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.

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