Networks Engineer (DDI)
Merrimack NH or Westlake, TX (Hybrid – 2 alternate weeks onsite per month)
6 Months
*In-person interview required*
 
Skillset:

• Experience supporting network and DDI (DNS, DHCP, IPAM) infrastructure
• Python, Ansible, or Shell scripting
• Observability tools for monitoring server environments: Splunk & Datadog
• Managing and deploying cloud-based infrastructure

 
The Role/Team:

• As a DDI Engineer, you’ll be on a team responsible for managing and supporting infrastructure built on Infoblox appliances and Linux servers running ISC BIND.
• The team oversees both on-premises and cloud service provider (CSP) environments, ensuring consistent and reliable delivery of DNS, DHCP, and IPAM services across client’s hybrid infrastructure.
• You’ll be applying IT Service Management (ITSM) methodologies to maintain high standards of service delivery, aligning technology operations with business needs.

The Expertise You Have

• 3–5 years of experience supporting network and DDI (DNS, DHCP, IPAM) infrastructure
• Hands-on experience with BIND, Infoblox, or other DDI solutions
• Strong ability to troubleshoot DNS and DHCP issues
• Experience managing and deploying cloud-based infrastructure
• Familiarity with observability tools for monitoring server environments
• Proficiency in Python, Ansible, or Shell scripting
• Working knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux

The Skills You Bring

• Communicate clearly and effectively, whether you're collaborating with teammates or presenting technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Take the initiative to identify and resolve issues before they impact service
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Attention to detail helps you spot anomalies in DNS configurations and logs that others might miss.
• Bring a structured approach to problem-solving and can explain your thought process to others.
• Adaptable and open to learning new tools and technologies to improve infrastructure reliability and performance.
• Understand the importance of documentation and knowledge sharing to support team success.

The Value You Deliver

• Supporting and maintaining critical DNS and DHCP infrastructure to ensure reliable name resolution and IP address management across enterprise environments
• Coordinating with internal teams to implement changes, troubleshoot issues, and optimize performance of DDI systems
• Monitoring and analyzing DNS metrics, traffic, and logs to proactively identify and mitigate potential service disruptions
• Integrating observability tools to enhance visibility into system health and performance, enabling faster incident response and root cause analysis
• Collaborating with cloud and network engineering teams to align DNS architecture with evolving hybrid and multi-cloud strategies

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 60.00/hr.