Role: Network Engineer
Location: Hartford, CT 
Duration: 12 Months (Temp-to-Perm)

• 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
  
  Cloud Platform Integration (10%)
  - Integrate on-premise DDI services with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
  - 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
  
  Automation & Service Development (10%)
  - 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
  
  General Responsibilities
  - 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
  
  Qualifications:
  * 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
   

 
 
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: $ 50.00/daily.