Network Security Engineer IV - USA

Rackspace Technology

Last Updated: 6/10/2026 1:16:04 AM

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Current Days Open
7
Reqs Seen
2
Current Min Salary
$99,704.00 (Yearly)
Current Max Salary
$146,270.30 (Yearly)
Historical Time to Fill
7
First Seen
6/4/2026
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$99,704.00 (Yearly)
6/10/2026
Highest Max Salary Seen
$146,270.30 (Yearly)
6/10/2026

Full Job Description

Role Overview: Rackspace is seeking a Network Security Engineer IV. In this role youll be a key element within the Rackspace support infrastructure team. Youll provide a high level of technical support to our customers. Technical issues can include troubleshooting customer network environments including firewall configurations, VPN technologies and access-control lists, VIP configurations, TCL (iRule) and Perl scripts, layer 4 thru 7 issues. Youll also support many elements of the Rackspace Cloud product portfolio, including RackConnect. Location/Hours: · If located near a Rackspace office, youll work a hybrid schedule 2 days in the office and three days remote. · If not located near an office, you may work 100% remotely. · 2nd Shift, Mon-Fri, 2pm to 11pm Key Responsibilities: · Be the technical point of escalation to the Cloud Support and Engineering teams; resolving customer issues. · Monitor and provide maintenance for all related infrastructure. · Ensure the control, integrity, and accessibility of the cloud environment. · Implements large, complex enterprise-class solutions. · Lead tasks relating to system architecture enhancements, problem management, fleet. · Lead Workload/Workforce Management and Optimization related tasks. · Provide technical expertise underpinning communications targeting a range of stakeholders - from individual contributors to leaders across the business. · Collaborate with Account Managers and Business Development Consultants to build strong customer relationships. · Share knowledge with other Engineers and Administrators on the support floor. Qualifications: · Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field of study is preferred. High School Diploma is required. · Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience. · Palo Alto Networks Certified Next-Generation Firewall Engineer (PCNSE) certification is preferred. · Ability to work with F5 load balancers. · Experience with Palo Alto firewalls. · AWS Cloud experience. · Knowledge and experience with ethical hacking, firewall and intrusion detection/prevention technologies, secure coding practices and threat modeling. · Advance knowledge and experience of virtualization technologies, Windows and Unix/Linux operating systems. · Advance knowledge and experience of network and server hardware infrastructures and storage technologies (NAS, SAN). · Experience with designing secure network architectures, identity and access management principles, application security, encryption technologies, DNS, SOA, database and web applications. · Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to articulate complex scenarios with clear solutions. · Ability to make appropriate decisions considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions. #LI-MF1 #LI-remote Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several geographic markets. The compensation range for this position ranges from $99,704.00/year in our lowest geographic market up to 146,270.30 USD/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of annual bonus or incentives, equity awards and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Learn more about benefits at Rackspace. About Rackspace Technology We are the multicloud solutions experts. We combine our expertise with the worlds leading technologies across applications, data and security to deliver end-to-end solutions. We have a proven record of advising customers based on their business challenges, designing solutions that scale, building and managing those solutions, and optimizing returns into the future. Named a best place to work, year after year according to Fortune, Forbes and Glassdoor, we attract and develop world-class talent. Join us on our mission to embrace technology, empower customers and deliver the future. More on Rackspace Technology Though were all different, Rackers thrive through our connection to a central goal: to be a valued member of a winning team on an inspiring mission. We bring our whole selves to work every day. And we embrace the notion that unique perspectives fuel innovation and enable us to best serve our customers and communities around the globe. We welcome you to apply today and want you to know that we are committed to offering equal employment opportunity without regard to age, color, disability, gender reassignment or identity or expression, genetic information, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, military or veteran status, nationality, ethnic or national origin, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any legally protected characteristic. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. Embrace Technology. Empower Customers. Deliver the Future. Excellence: Were an accountable, disciplined, high-performing company with proven results. Customer-driven: Were proactive, collaborative and committed to success for our customers. Expertise: Were passionate learners, rooted in our customers business to provide unbiased solutions. Agility: Were adopting new technologies and evolving services to meet customers where they are in their journey. Compassion: Were one team, doing the right thing for our customers, communities and each other. Were looking for team members who are ready to unleash their creativity, collaborate with talented coworkers and make a lasting impact in the IT field. Could that be you?

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