Network Architect

Rackspace Technology

. Own end-to-end architecture of the global data center fabric, including spine-leaf, Clos-based designs, EVPN/VXLAN overlays, and high-density, low-latency topologies .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $165,830 - $243,142 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in architecting and evolving data center and WAN infrastructures, with a strong focus on high-bandwidth, low-latency network designs and compliance with healthcare regulations such as HIPAA and HITRUST. Proficient in leading incident management, capacity planning, and mentoring network engineering teams.

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Data Center Fabric ArchitectureWAN Architecture (MPLS, SD-WAN)HIPAA/HITRUST ComplianceNetwork Security ArchitectureCCNP or Higher Certification

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Hard Skills

Spine-Leaf DesignEVPN/VXLAN OverlaysBGP and OSPF DesignHigh-Bandwidth Network FabricAutomation with Python and AnsibleHPC NetworkingDisaster Recovery PlanningNetwork Availability MetricsClinical System ConnectivityTraffic Engineering

Soft Skills

MentoringIncident CommunicationTechnical GuidanceCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

CiscoArubaPalo Alto NetworksAWS Direct ConnectAzure ExpressRoute

Certifications & Qualifications

CCNPCCIE (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

Healthcare IT InfrastructureEHR/EMRPACSClinical/Biomedical Device ConnectivityBusiness Associate Agreement (BAA)

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSAzureCloudPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own end-to-end architecture of the global data center fabric, including spine-leaf, Clos-based designs, EVPN/VXLAN overlays, and high-density, low-latency topologies
Architect and evolve the enterprise WAN, including MPLS, SD-WAN, dark fiber, and DWDM transport
Architect high-bandwidth, non-blocking network fabrics for HPC, GPU cluster, and distributed storage workloads
Define routing and control-plane architecture across BGP, OSPF, and EVPN
Lead capacity planning and lifecycle strategy for data center and WAN infrastructure
Serve as the highest-level escalation point for complex, service-impacting incidents and drive root-cause analysis and remediation
Own delivery metrics including network availability, MTTR, and RTO/RPO targets for clinical failover scenarios
Coordinate incident communication and downtime procedures with hospital IT, clinical/nursing informatics, and biomedical engineering teams
Partner with network security architecture teams on segmentation, firewall policy, and access-control designs
Develop automation and infrastructure-as-code practices using Python, Ansible, or equivalent
Plan and execute network changes around clinical change-freeze windows and blackout periods
Research, evaluate, and recommend data center, WAN, and HPC networking technologies and vendors
Lead implementation planning and peer design reviews for infrastructure initiatives
Create and maintain architecture documentation, LLD/HLD artifacts, network diagrams, and standard operating procedures
Mentor and provide technical guidance to network engineers and architects
Contribute to disaster recovery and business continuity planning
Design network architecture supporting EHR/EMR, PACS/medical imaging, HL7/FHIR engines, connected medical devices, nurse call, paging, and emergency communication systems
Ensure designs align with HIPAA, HITRUST, and other healthcare compliance requirements
Maintain audit-ready evidence of network segmentation and PHI data-flow controls
Architect tenant-to-tenant traffic isolation across shared infrastructure
Support high-availability architecture for mission-critical healthcare environments
Participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation supporting clinical operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or regional equivalent required
Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in a related field
CCNP or higher required (Enterprise, Data Center, or Service Provider track)
15+ years of progressive network engineering/architecture experience required
Hands-on experience architecting data center fabric and WAN transport
Demonstrated experience building high-bandwidth, low-latency network fabric for HPC or other data-intensive compute workloads
Demonstrated experience architecting network infrastructure for health systems, payers, or healthcare SaaS platforms required
Direct experience in HIPAA/HITRUST-regulated environments, clinical system connectivity, and supporting customer compliance audits
Expert-level knowledge of data center fabric architecture, spine-leaf design, VXLAN/EVPN overlays, and multi-site fabric interconnect
Expert-level knowledge of WAN architecture, including MPLS, SD-WAN, and optical/DWDM transport design
Advanced knowledge of BGP and OSPF design, troubleshooting, and traffic engineering
Strong knowledge of network security architecture
Working knowledge of Cisco, Aruba, and Palo Alto Networks platforms
Working knowledge of healthcare IT infrastructure, HIPAA, HITRUST, EHR/EMR, PACS, and clinical/biomedical device connectivity
Working knowledge of Business Associate Agreement (BAA) implications
Ability to participate in a 24x7 on-call support rotation
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays
CCIE strongly preferred
Familiarity with HL7/FHIR interface engines and medical device network integration
Experience with cloud on-ramp and hybrid connectivity, such as AWS Direct Connect or Azure ExpressRoute
Exposure to network detection and response or traffic analysis tools
Must be able to travel occasionally, domestically and internationally, less than 25%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus or incentives
Equity awards
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Equal employment opportunity
Disability accommodation
Flexible work schedule, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays