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Rackspace Technology

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5001 - 10000 employees

Founded 1998

🏢 Enterprise

🤖 Artificial Intelligence

🔐 Security

Enterprise • Artificial Intelligence • Security

Rackspace Technology is a global managed cloud services provider that designs, builds, migrates and operates multicloud, hybrid and private cloud environments for enterprises. It offers consulting, professional and managed services across cloud infrastructure, application modernization, data platforms, AI/ML (Foundry of AI/FAIR), and cybersecurity, along with managed hosting, colocation and platform integrations with major hyperscalers. Rackspace serves regulated and mission-critical industries with a focus on security, compliance, cost optimization and operational reliability.

📋 Description

• Lead the design and implementation of enterprise-scale automation using Ansible • Architect automation solutions for VMware infrastructure (provisioning, lifecycle and operations) • Develop advanced Python-based automation tooling and integrations • Define and enforce standards for Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation architecture • Identify risks, optimize performance, and reduce technical debt in automation systems • Mentor engineers, conduct design reviews, and act as a technical authority • Evaluate and adopt new tools/technologies to enhance automation capabilities

🎯 Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in the field of role required • Deep expertise in Ansible (advanced playbooks, roles, collections, AWX/Automation Controller at scale) • Proficiency in Python scripting and automation development • Hands-on experience with VMware ecosystem : vSphere / ESXi / vCenter • Large-scale virtualization and infrastructure automation • Solid understanding of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles • Practical experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Copilot, coding agents) to accelerate engineering workflows & understanding of responsible AI usage • Exposure to Apache Airflow or similar workflow orchestration tools (Good to Have) • Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus (Good to Have) • Exposure to software-defined data center (SDDC) concepts (Good to Have) • High School Diploma or regional equivalent required • Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in field related to role.

🏖️ Benefits

• Health insurance • 401(k) matching • Flexible work hours • Paid time off • Professional development opportunities