Job Description SummaryWe are seeking a Senior Infoblox Engineer to lead the design, implementation, modernization, and lifecycle management of enterprise DNS, DHCP, and IPAM (DDI) services. This role is primarily focused on the Infoblox platform and will drive strategic initiatives involving platform modernization, cloud integration, automation, high-availability architecture, and continuous service improvement. The engineer will also provide operational support and technical leadership for the enterprise Infoblox environment. Experience with Microsoft DNS is required to support integration, coexistence, and migration initiatives.
Job DescriptionThis role is a hybrid workstyle: with the associate expected to work from a Raymond James office location at least three days per week, including either Monday or Friday.Please note: This role is not eligible for Work Visa sponsorship, either currently or in the future.Key Responsibilites:- Design, implement, and support enterprise DDI services primarily leveraging Infoblox, while supporting Microsoft DNS integration and migration initiatives.
- Lead Infoblox Grid modernization, NIOS upgrades, appliance refreshes, and lifecycle management.
- Lead migration of legacy Microsoft DNS environments to Infoblox and develop future-state DNS architecture standards.
- Design highly available DNS architectures, including DNS caching, primary DNS, and disaster recovery solutions.
- Integrate DDI services with Azure, AWS, and hybrid cloud environments.
- Implement DNS security best practices, including DNSSEC, RPZ, and secure DNS architectures.
- Develop automation using PowerShell, Python, REST APIs, and infrastructure automation tools.
- Build monitoring, alerting, dashboards, and reporting solutions for DNS/DDI services.
- Collaborate with Network, Cloud, Infrastructure, and Security teams on enterprise initiatives.
- Support day-to-day operational activities for the Infoblox platform, including incident and request fulfillment, maintenance, capacity planning, performance tuning, operational escalations, root cause analysis, and continuous service improvement.
Required Skillsets:- Strong understanding of enterprise DNS architecture, TCP/IP networking, DNS forwarding, DNS delegation, and high-availability design principles.
- 7+ years of hands-on Infoblox engineering and architecture experience in large enterprise environments.
- Experience planning and implementing Infoblox NIOS upgrades, Grid modernization, appliance refreshes, and platform lifecycle initiatives.
- Experience designing and deploying highly available DNS architectures.
- Experience implementing DDI services within hybrid cloud environments.
- Experience integrating Infoblox with enterprise monitoring and operational platforms, such as Splunk, Datadog, SolarWinds, or similar.
- Strong scripting and automation skills using PowerShell, Python, and REST APIs.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft DNS and Active Directory-integrated DNS, including migration and coexistence with Infoblox-managed DNS services.
EducationBachelor's: Computer and Information Science, Bachelor's: Information Technology, High School (HS) (Required)
Work ExperienceGeneral Experience - 3 to 6 years
CertificationsTravelWorkstyleHybrid
The total compensation for this position includes base salary or wages, and may include components such as additional compensation (cash or equity), discretionary bonuses, or commissions. This position is eligible for a benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision; life insurance; critical illness insurance and accident insurance; disability benefits; retirement savings; paid time off (including vacation, holidays, and sick leave); and parental leave. Eligibility for benefits and specific offerings may vary based on position and employment status. To view more details of the benefits offered, visit Myrjbenefits.com.
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