IP Services Engineer

Prodapt Solutions; Chennai District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Prodapt Solutions is seeking a Senior IP Services Engineer in Chennai to design, deploy, and optimize enterprise IP services including F5 BIG-IP, NGINX, and Infoblox DDI. You will lead migration projects, implement automation, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure reliable delivery of applications.

Ideal candidate has 10+ years of hands‑on experience, strong scripting skills, and ITIL familiarity.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise IP Services technologies.
• Strong implementation and deployment experience with F5 BIG-IP (LTM, GTM/DNS).
• Experience with F5 VE migration to Virtual Edition environments.
• Proven experience deploying NGINX as reverse proxy, load balancer, and web server.
• Experience with Infoblox DDI (DNS, DHCP, IPAM).
• Scripting: Python, Bash, Shell, or PowerShell.
• Knowledge of routing switching fundamentals.
• Experience in enterprise data centre environments.
• Familiar with ITIL and change management.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure and implement enterprise IP Services in customer environments.
• Lead F5 BIG-IP migration projects from hardware to VE/VM.
• Install, configure and maintain NGINX web servers and load balancers.
• Deploy Infoblox DDI solutions including DNS, DHCP, IPAM.
• Configure Layer 4-7 services and health monitors.
• Develop automation scripts to streamline deployment tasks.
• Troubleshoot complex IP services issues across teams.
• Collaborate with Network, Security, Infrastructure and Cloud teams.
• Prepare implementation guides and operational procedures.

Skills

10+ years experience

F5 BIG-IP

F5 BIG-IP LTM

F5 GTM/DNS

F5 VE migration

NGINX

Infoblox DDI

DNS/DHCP/IPAM

Python

Bash

PowerShell

Shell scripting

Routing Switching

Load Balancing

SSL Offloading

iRules

API Gateway

Automation scripting

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

Kubernetes

Docker

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior IP Services Engineer with extensive experience in enterprise IP services and application delivery technologies. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of hands‑on experience implementing and supporting F5 BIG-IP, Infoblox DDI, NGINX, and related IP service technologies within large‑scale enterprise and data centre environments.

The role will focus on the deployment, migration, implementation, and optimisation of application delivery controllers (ADC), DNS/DHCP/IPAM (DDI), and web proxy solutions. Candidates should also possess scripting capabilities to support automation and operational efficiency, along with a strong understanding of Routing Switching fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and implement enterprise IP Services solutions across customer environments.
• Lead F5 BIG-IP migration projects, including migration from hardware appliances to Virtual Editions (VE/VM).
• Install, configure, and maintain NGINX web servers, reverse proxies, and load balancing solutions.
• Deploy and manage Infoblox DDI solutions, including DNS, DHCP, and IP Address Management (IPAM).
• Configure and optimise Layer 47 application delivery and load balancing services.
• Perform implementation, migration, and upgrade activities for enterprise IP Services infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts to streamline deployment and operational tasks.
• Troubleshoot complex application delivery, DNS, DHCP, IPAM, and load balancing issues.
• Collaborate with Network, Security, Infrastructure, Cloud, and Application teams during project delivery.
• Perform implementation validation, testing, cutovers, and post‑deployment support.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, implementation guides, and operational procedures.
• Participate in change management processes and ensure all implementation activities comply with customer standards.
• Provide technical expertise and support for critical incidents and infrastructure upgrades.

Requirements

Mandatory Skills Experience

• Minimum 10 years of hands‑on experience in enterprise IP Services technologies.
• Strong implementation and deployment experience with:
  • F5 BIG‑IP (LTM, GTM/DNS)
  • F5 Virtual Edition (VE) / Migration to Virtual Machine
  • NGINX
  • Infoblox DDI (DNS, DHCP, IPAM)
• Proven experience migrating F5 appliances from physical to virtual environments.
• Strong experience configuring:
  • Load Balancing
  • SSL Offloading
  • Virtual Servers
  • Pools
  • Health Monitors
  • iRules (preferred)
• Experience deploying and administering NGINX as:
  • Reverse Proxy
  • Load Balancer
  • Web Server
  • API Gateway
• Strong knowledge of Infoblox DDI architecture and implementation.
• Hands‑on scripting/programming experience using one or more of:
  • Python
  • Bash
  • Shell Scripting
  • PowerShell
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
• Good understanding of Routing Switching fundamentals to support IP Services deployment.
• Experience working within enterprise and data centre environments.
• Familiarity with ITIL processes and change management.

Good to Have

• Experience with open‑source technologies and automation frameworks.
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Ansible or Terraform.
• Experience with Linux system administration.
• Exposure to Kubernetes, Docker, or containerised application environments.
• Experience with cloud‑based load balancing and DNS services (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Knowledge of REST APIs and API integrations.

Preferred Certifications

• F5 Certified BIG‑IP Administrator (F5-CA)
• F5 Certified Technology Specialist (F5-CTS)
• NGINX Certified Professional
• Infoblox Certified DDI Administrator (CDCA)
• Cisco CCNP Enterprise
• ITIL Foundation

Key Competencies

• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong understanding of enterprise application delivery architecture.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Customer‑focused with strong problem‑solving capabilities.
• Strong documentation and technical reporting skills.
• Ability to manage multiple implementation projects simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment.