Network Architect III - US

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Network Architect III - US - 20998

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Job TitleNetwork Architect III - US
Category Information Technology

Requisition Code

20998
Location 1. US-TX-Austin Austin, TX 78753, US
2. US-TX-San Antonio-CSTL San Antonio, TX 78218, US
Education High School
Job Type Full-time
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Travel Required 0
Job Description

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY: Responsible for the design of the network and supporting systems. Serve as a liaison with vendors and other third party providers.

, KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITY: Advance knowledge of network operations. Advance knowledge of Cisco hardware and IOS. Advance knowledge of servers, switches, routers, and various network services. Advance problem solving skills. Advance verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate financial information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. Ability to make appropriate decisions considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions. Ability to successfully work and promote inclusiveness in small groups. Ability to provide FANATICAL support.
, JOB COMPLEXITY: Remains informed of new developments and trends. Makes recommendations to management on desirable additions and developments. Research and document new products and tools. Continually plan for the expansion of the Rackspace network. Regular interaction with vendors for the purposes of investigating new equipment and services. Serves as a troubleshooter on complex network problems. Acts as a high level escalation point for Network Engineers. Performs moderately complex to complex engineering, design, implementation and maintenance tasks on the LAN and/or WAN. Research, evaluate, and approve hardware and software solutions for simple to moderately complex problems. Develop and review moderately complex to complex implementation plans for network/system upgrades.

Job Requirements

, EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor,s degree or equivalent experience in computer science or information systems is preferred. CCNP certification or equivalent is required. CCIE or other advanced certification preferred. 5-7 years experience required. Demonstrated ability to consistently provide FANATICAL support.
, PHYSICAL DEMANDS: General office environment. May require long periods sitting and viewing a computer monitor. Moderate levels of stress may occur at times. No special physical demands required.

Rackspace, a world leader in hosting delivers enterprise-level managed hosting, cloud hosting, and e-mail hosting services to businesses of all types and sizes globally. Today we serve thousands of customers from data centers around the world. Rackspace integrates the industry's best technologies and practices for each customer's specific needs delivering it as a service via the company's commitment to Fanatical Support®. We serve as an extension of our customers' IT departments enabling them to focus on their core business. Rackspace was founded in 1998 and since then has had significant growth year after year. There are now over 4,000 Rackers employed worldwide dedicated to providing customers our premier hosting services.

Rackspace Hosting is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the employee assigned to this job.
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