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Network Architect

Job in Cardiff, Cardiff City Area, CF10, Wales, UK
Listing for: Rackspace
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-10
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Systems Engineer, Cybersecurity, IT Consultant, Cloud Computing
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 125000 - 150000 GBP Yearly GBP 125000.00 150000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

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.

We are seeking an experienced Network Security Architect to design, implement, and optimise secure, high‑performance network infrastructures across our Sovereign Customer environments.

This role is responsible for defining network architecture standards, leading major network transformation initiatives, and ensuring the resilience and security of our switching and firewall platforms. On a regular basis, you will be expected to produce high‑quality design documentation, including HLDs, LLDs, diagrams, and standards before implementation and to be familiar with technical service design reviews for Governance.

You will work closely with security, infrastructure, and operations teams to deliver scalable network solutions that support business growth, regulatory compliance, and modern security practices.

Specific areas of expertise
  • 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
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