Rackspace Technology ยท 2 months ago
Senior Cloud Solutions Architect - Network Specialist
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$161K/yr - $275K/yr
10+ years expRackspace is a leading multi-cloud solutions expert focused on delivering end-to-end solutions across applications, data, and security. They are seeking a Senior Cloud Solutions Architect who will lead complex cloud migrations and advanced networking strategies for enterprise clients, ensuring security, performance, and scalability.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design and architect comprehensive cloud solutions for large enterprise customers migrating from on-premises to AWS and/or Azure
Develop migration roadmaps and phased approach strategies for complex, multi-tier applications and infrastructure
Lead cloud-first and cloud-native architectural decisions, ensuring optimal cost, performance, and security outcomes
Create detailed technical specifications, architectural blueprints, and implementation guides
Establish cloud governance frameworks, including security policies, compliance standards, and operational procedures
Plan and execute large-scale enterprise migrations involving thousands of workloads, applications, and terabytes of data
Conduct comprehensive application portfolio assessments and migration readiness evaluations
Design and implement hybrid cloud architectures during transition phases
Lead cross-functional migration teams including infrastructure, application, security, and networking specialists
Develop and execute cutover strategies with minimal business disruption
Create disaster recovery and business continuity plans for migrated workloads
Design and implement complex network architectures using Palo Alto, Cisco Networks security platforms and SDWANs
Architect, configure and optimize F5 load balancers deployments for high-availability, scalable applications in cloud environments
Architect secure network segmentation strategies using traditional and cloud-based network resources
Implement advanced routing protocols, VPN connections, and Direct Connect/ExpressRoute solutions
Design zero-trust network architectures and micro-segmentation strategies
Integrate on-premises network infrastructure with cloud networking services
Develop, configure and deploy cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates)
Implement CI/CD pipelines for automated deployment and configuration management
Configure monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions using CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, and third-party tools
Troubleshoot complex technical issues across network, compute, storage, and application layers
Perform security assessments and implement remediation strategies
Optimize cloud costs through right-sizing, reserved instances, and architectural improvements
Serve as the primary technical advisor to C-level executives during cloud transformation initiatives
Conduct architectural reviews and provide technical recommendations to senior stakeholders
Mentor and guide junior architects and engineering teams
Present complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Collaborate with sales teams during pre-sales technical discussions and RFP responses
Qualification
Required
10+ years of enterprise IT experience with minimum 7 years focused on cloud technologies
Expert-level knowledge in AWS (Azure is nice to have) platforms
Proven track record of large-scale enterprise migrations (1000+ servers or $10M+ infrastructure value)
Deep expertise in cloud-native services: compute, storage, databases
Advanced knowledge of cloud security frameworks, identity management, and compliance standards (SOC2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS)
5+ years hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks firewalls (PA-Series, VM-Series, Prisma, Panorama)
3+ years expert-level experience with F5 load balancers (BIG-IP, F5 DNS, Application Security)
Deep understanding of network protocols, routing, switching, and network security principles
Experience with SD-WAN, SASE, and cloud-native security solutions
Expert in Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates, Ansible
Programming/Scripting: Python, PowerShell, Bash, JSON, YAML
Experience with cloud databases (RDS, Aurora, Azure SQL, Cosmos DB)
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience
Excellent communication and presentation skills with ability to influence senior executives
Proven project management experience with large-scale technical initiatives
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail
Preferred
Master's degree in relevant technical field
Additional certifications: CISSP, CCNP, CCIE
Experience with multi-cloud strategies and cloud-agnostic architectures
Knowledge of compliance frameworks: FedRAMP, SOX, GDPR
Experience in regulated industries: Financial Services, Healthcare, Government
Prior consulting or client-facing experience with enterprise customers
Experience with cloud cost optimization and FinOps practices
Current security clearance preferred (Secret/Top Secret)
Benefits
Incentive compensation opportunities in the form of annual bonus or incentives
Equity awards
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Company
Rackspace Technology
Rackspace Technology is a leading end-to-end hybrid cloud and AI solutions company.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2016-08-08Acquired
Leadership Team
Mark Marino
EVP, Chief Financial Officer
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