Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

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 a highly skilled Senior Network Security Engineer with specialized expertise in firewall technologies, F5 application delivery controllers, and intrusion prevention/detection systems (IPS/IDS). In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise and cloud network security infrastructure to protect against evolving cyber threats. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical knowledge across multiple security platforms, strong incident response capabilities, and the ability to lead the operation of critical environment to ensure network resiliency, compliance, and security.

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Responsibilities

Design, implement, and manage enterprise firewall infrastructure including next-generation firewalls (NGFWs), VPN concentrators, and web application firewalls
Configure, optimize, and maintain F5 application delivery controllers, including load balancing, SSL offloading, and application security modules
Deploy and manage intrusion prevention/detection systems (IPS/IDS), ensuring proper tuning to minimize false positives while detecting genuine threats
Develop and implement comprehensive network security architectures with defense-in-depth strategies
Create and maintain security policies, rulesets, and access control lists across all security platforms
Conduct regular security audits, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing to identify and remediate security gaps
Monitor security events and logs to identify potential security incidents and respond appropriately
Lead security incident investigations and responses, including root cause analysis and remediation planning
Establish security monitoring solutions and develop custom alerting for critical security events
Implement automation and orchestration for security processes to improve efficiency and response times
Design and implement secure network segmentation strategies to contain potential breaches
Collaborate with compliance teams to ensure network security controls meet regulatory requirements
Evaluate emerging security technologies and recommend solutions to address evolving threats
Provide technical mentorship to junior security engineers and network administrators
Participate in after-hours on-call rotation for critical security incidents

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field
8+ years of experience in network or security engineering roles
Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience with enterprise firewall platforms (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco, etc.)
Proven expertise with F5 BIG-IP platforms, including LTM and GTM modules
Extensive experience configuring and maintaining IPS/IDS systems (Cisco, Palo Alto, Snort, etc.)
Strong understanding of network protocols, OSI model, and TCP/IP stack
Experience with micro-segmentation technologies
In-depth knowledge of common attack vectors and mitigation techniques
Current industry certifications (CISSP, CCNP Security, F5 Certified, etc.)
Understanding of compliance frameworks (PCI DSS, HIPAA, SOX, ISO 27001, etc.)
Experience with security in cloud environments
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Excellent communication skills and ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Ability to work effectively under pressure during security incidents

Additional Skills (Good to have)

Experience with zero trust network architecture and implementation
Proficiency in scripting and automation for security operations (Python, Bash, etc.)
Knowledge of SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation and Response) platforms
Familiarity with container security and Kubernetes environments
Experience with secure SD-WAN implementations
Background in DevSecOps practices and tools
Knowledge of threat intelligence platforms and integration
Experience with DDoS mitigation techniques and services
Familiarity with NAC (Network Access Control) solutions
Understanding of PKI infrastructure and certificate management

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