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Network Engineer
Hartford, CT
1 year contract (C2H after one year)
Description:
This role will focuses primarily on managing and optimizing our on-premise enterprise network infrastructure, with growing responsibilities in cloud integration and automation. You'll collaborate with a talented team of network engineers both onsite and remotely to ensure the reliability, security, and scalability of our critical DDI services.
Key Responsibilities
On-Premise DDI Management (80%)
Network Engineer
Hartford, CT
1 year contract (C2H after one year)
Description:
This role will focuses primarily on managing and optimizing our on-premise enterprise network infrastructure, with growing responsibilities in cloud integration and automation. You'll collaborate with a talented team of network engineers both onsite and remotely to ensure the reliability, security, and scalability of our critical DDI services.
Key Responsibilities
On-Premise DDI Management (80%)
- Design, implement, and manage enterprise DDI infrastructure using Infoblox solutions
- Administer DNS, DHCP, and IP Address Management (IPAM) across on-premise data centers and campus networks
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize DDI services to ensure 99.9% availability
- Perform capacity planning and infrastructure scaling for growing network demands
- Manage Infoblox appliance upgrades, patches, and maintenance windows
- Implement security best practices for DDI infrastructure, including DNSSEC and access controls
- Respond to and resolve DDI-related incidents and service requests
- Maintain accurate IP address allocation and subnet management across the enterprise
- Integrate on-premise DDI services with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform)
- Manage hybrid DNS architectures spanning on-premise and cloud environments
- Collaborate on cloud migration projects requiring DDI service extensions
- Support cloud-based applications with appropriate DNS and IP management
- Provide guidance for development of automation tools to streamline DDI operations
- Assist with the creation of self-service capabilities for common DDI requests
- Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices for DDI configurations
- Build monitoring and alerting solutions for proactive service management
- Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for DDI architecture, configurations, and procedures
- Collaborate with network, security, and infrastructure teams on cross-functional projects
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members
- Participate in change management processes and on-call rotation
- Stay current with industry trends and emerging DDI technologies
- Strong hands-on experience with Infoblox DDI solutions (NIOS, Grid architecture, DNS, DHCP, IPAM)
- Deep understanding of DNS protocols (including DNSSEC), DHCP operations, and IP address management
- Experience managing enterprise-scale on-premise network infrastructure
- Proficiency in troubleshooting complex network and DDI issues
- Strong understanding of TCP/IP, subnetting, VLAN design, and routing protocols
- Experience with network monitoring and management tools
- Excellent documentation and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in both onsite and remote collaborative environments