DNS Administrator

Excis Compliance; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Continuous learning

Job summary

Excis is hiring a DNS Administrator to manage and support enterprise DNS, DHCP, and IPAM in large-scale hybrid cloud environments.

The role requires hands-on experience with Infoblox DDI, Microsoft DNS, Active Directory-integrated DNS, and DHCP, plus DNS security (DNSSEC, RPZ) and cloud DNS (Azure DNS, AWS Route 53). You will work with network teams to ensure availability and security.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in enterprise DNS, DHCP, and IPAM/DDI environments.
• Hands-on experience with Infoblox DDI platforms.
• Strong experience managing DNS services in large-scale enterprise environments.
• Experience with Microsoft DNS, Active Directory-integrated DNS, and DHCP.
• Strong knowledge of DNS protocols, zone management, delegation, and DNS architecture.
• Experience with DNS security technologies including DNSSEC and RPZ.
• Experience supporting hybrid cloud DNS environments, including Azure DNS and AWS Route 53.
• Hands-on experience with IPAM solutions and network service automation.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, routing, and firewall concepts.
• Experience using DNS monitoring, logging, and troubleshooting tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain enterprise DNS, DHCP, and IPAM/DDI environments.
• Provide hands-on administration and support for large-scale DNS services.
• Manage DNS zones, records, delegations, and DNS architecture.
• Administer Microsoft DNS, Active Directory-integrated DNS, and DHCP.
• Support Infoblox DDI platforms and associated network services.
• Perform routine configuration, maintenance, and operational checks.
• Ensure reliable and consistent DNS, DHCP, and IPAM service delivery.
• Support approved infrastructure changes and maintenance activities.

Skills

DNS expertise

EDitted DNS?

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT / Engineering

Tools

Infoblox DDI

Microsoft DNS

Active Directory

Azure DNS

AWS Route 53

Job description

WE’RE HIRING: DNS ADMINISTRATOR – SAUDI ARABIA

About Excis

Excis is a global IT support organization operating across 190+ countries, with 6,000+ engineers supporting 200+ enterprise clients worldwide.

We foster a collaborative, people-focused environment where technical professionals can develop their expertise while working with global enterprise technologies and infrastructure.

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced and technically skilled DNS Administrator to manage and support enterprise DNS, DHCP, and IP Address Management (DDI) environments.

The role will provide hands-on administration and troubleshooting across Microsoft DNS, Active Directory-integrated DNS, Infoblox DDI, DNSSEC, RPZ, Azure DNS, AWS Route 53, and IPAM.

The successful candidate will maintain reliable, secure, and highly available DNS services across large-scale enterprise and hybrid cloud environments. The role requires strong knowledge of DNS architecture, zone management, delegation, troubleshooting, security, and network services.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain enterprise DNS, DHCP, and IPAM/DDI environments.
• Provide hands-on administration and support for large-scale DNS services.
• Manage DNS zones, records, delegations, and DNS architecture.
• Administer Microsoft DNS, Active Directory-integrated DNS, and DHCP.
• Support Infoblox DDI platforms and associated network services.
• Perform routine configuration, maintenance, and operational checks.
• Ensure reliable and consistent DNS, DHCP, and IPAM service delivery.
• Support approved infrastructure changes and maintenance activities.

DNS Security & Threat Mitigation

• Implement and support DNS security technologies including DNSSEC and Response Policy Zones (RPZ).
• Monitor and troubleshoot DNS security issues and potential threats.
• Apply DNS threat-mitigation techniques to protect enterprise environments.
• Maintain secure DNS configurations and support DNS security solutions.
• Assist with identifying, investigating, and resolving DNS security incidents.
• Support DNS services in hybrid cloud environments, including Azure DNS and AWS Route 53.
• Assist with integration and management of cloud-based DNS services.
• Support IPAM solutions and network service automation.
• Work with network and infrastructure teams to maintain reliable DNS and DHCP services.
• Support DNS-related changes across enterprise and cloud environments.
• Assist with network service integration and troubleshooting.
• Monitor DNS services and respond to alerts and incidents.
• Use DNS monitoring, logging, and diagnostic tools to investigate issues.
• Diagnose and resolve DNS, DHCP, and IPAM-related problems.
• Troubleshoot DNS protocols, zone management, delegation, and architecture issues.
• Investigate DNS resolution, availability, and configuration problems.
• Support critical production environments and maintain service reliability.
• Collaborate with internal IT teams and external vendors when required.
• Escalate complex technical issues to the appropriate support teams.

Documentation & Operational Support

• Maintain accurate DNS, DHCP, and IPAM documentation.
• Document DNS configurations, zone management, delegations, and procedures.
• Maintain operational records and technical documentation.
• Support infrastructure changes and maintenance activities.
• Follow security, change-management, and operational procedures.
• Identify recurring issues and contribute to service reliability improvements.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in enterprise DNS, DHCP, and IPAM/DDI environments.
• Hands-on experience with Infoblox DDI platforms.
• Strong experience managing DNS services in large-scale enterprise environments.
• Experience with Microsoft DNS, Active Directory-integrated DNS, and DHCP.
• Strong knowledge of DNS protocols, zone management, delegation, and DNS architecture.
• Experience with DNS security technologies including DNSSEC and RPZ.
• Knowledge of DNS threat-mitigation techniques and security practices.
• Experience supporting hybrid cloud DNS environments, including Azure DNS and AWS Route 53.
• Hands-on experience with IPAM solutions and network service automation.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, routing, and firewall concepts.
• Experience using DNS monitoring, logging, and troubleshooting tools.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience supporting critical production environments is preferred.
• Banking or financial services experience is an advantage.

Technical Skills

The ideal candidate should have strong working knowledge of:

Infoblox DDI | DNS | DHCP | IPAM | DNSSEC | RPZ | Microsoft DNS | Active Directory | Azure DNS | AWS Route 53 | GSLB | DNS Troubleshooting | DNS Protocols | Zone Management | DNS Delegation | TCP/IP | Routing | Firewall Concepts | DNS Monitoring | Logging | Network Service Automation

Preferred Experience

• Experience with Global Server Load Balancing (GSLB) and load-balancing technologies.
• Experience supporting critical enterprise production environments.
• Experience in large-scale DNS and DDI infrastructure.
• Experience with hybrid cloud and multi-platform DNS environments.
• Banking or financial services experience.
• Experience with DNS automation and network service integration.
• Strong enterprise DNS troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Strong understanding of DNS architecture and network services.
• Ability to manage complex DNS, DHCP, and IPAM environments.
• Strong knowledge of DNS security and threat-mitigation practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and configuration accuracy.
• Ability to troubleshoot critical production issues under pressure.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an infrastructure team.
• Strong communication and technical documentation skills.
• Proactive approach to identifying and resolving technical issues.

Employment Type: Full-time, Fixed-Term Contract

Contract Duration: Minimum 3 Months with Potential Extension

Why Join Excis?

You will join a hands-on, collaborative infrastructure team supporting reliable, secure, and high-performing enterprise network services.

We offer:

• Supportive and inclusive work environment
• Continuous learning and professional development
• Exposure to global enterprise clients and technologies
• Competitive compensation

Join Excis and contribute your expertise to secure, reliable, and high-performing enterprise DNS and DDI services while developing your career in a global IT infrastructure environment.