Senior Network DNS Engineer

Staff Network DNS Engineer

Job Description Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled DDI Engineer with deep expertise in Infoblox, BIND DNS, and enterprise-grade DNS/DHCP/IPAM solutions. The ideal candidate will also bring experience with F5 load balancers, cloud-native DNS platforms, and cybersecurity best practices to ensure the availability, scalability, and security of our global network infrastructure.
Experience with other IPAM platforms such as BlueCat or EfficientIP is a strong plus. This role is critical to maintaining and evolving our DNS, DHCP, and IPAM services across data centers, public cloud environments, and enterprise locations. You’ll be part of a dynamic team driving automation, integration, and operational excellence.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

In this role you will:

• Manage, configure, and maintain Infoblox DDI solutions (DNS, DHCP, IPAM).

• Administer and troubleshoot DNS servers and related infrastructure.

• Design and implement scalable DNS/DHCP architectures for hybrid and global operations.

• Integrate DNS services with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure DNS, Google Cloud DNS) and automation tools.

• Ensure high availability, performance, and security of DDI services using cybersecurity best practices.

• Maintain IP address management, subnet allocations, and compliance reporting.

• Collaborate with network, systems, and security teams to align DDI services with enterprise needs.

• Support incident response and perform root cause analysis for DDI-related issues.

• Create and maintain SOPs, operational documentation, and automation scripts.

Required Qualifications

• 6–8+ years of hands-on experience with DDI solutions (Infoblox, DNS, DHCP, IPAM).

Desired Characteristics

Technical Expertise:

• Strong knowledge of DNS configuration, zone file management, and troubleshooting.

• Experience with Infoblox APIs, Python scripting, and RESTful integrations.

• Familiarity with F5 load balancers and DNS-related traffic management.

• Exposure to cloud-native DNS platforms (Azure DNS, GCP Cloud DNS).

• Solid understanding of cybersecurity principles related to DNS/DHCP services.

• Experience with other IPAM platforms such as BlueCat or EfficientIP.

• Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

• Infoblox Certified Professional (CPI, CPE, or CCA).

• Experience with automation frameworks (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, ServiceNow).

• Familiarity with ITIL processes and enterprise change management.

• Experience supporting large-scale, global enterprise networks.

Business Acumen:

• Understand key cross-functional concepts that impact the organization; is aware of business priorities and organizational dynamics.

Leadership:

• Familiar with concepts of costing hardware and software components. Works to assure work is on-time and within budget.

• Delivers tasks on-time with alignment to architectural goals. Can identify and raise issues, risks and benefits.

• Participates in change initiatives by implementing new directions and providing appropriate information and feedback.

Personal Attributes:

• Applies values, policies, procedures and precedent to make timely, routine decisions of limited, clear choice.

• Reacts open-mindedly to new perspectives or ideas. Considers different or unusual solutions when appropriate.

• Resolves day-to-day issues related to strategy implementation. Escalates issues that impact the client and/or strategic initiatives.

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Additional Information

Experience Level

Senior Level