DDI Engineer

TEKsystems; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking a DDI Engineer in Plano, TX. Hybrid work with 3 onsite/2 remote days for an 18-month contract. You will manage DNS, DHCP, and IPAM in a large enterprise network, handling incidents, changes, and complex configurations with cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in DDI, hands-on BlueCat/VitalQIP experience, and strong ITIL change-management skills. Bonus: PowerShell/ServiceNow familiarity and CCNA or ITIL certifications.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience supporting DNS, DHCP, and IPAM environments.
• Hands-on experience with BlueCat and VitalQIP in enterprise DNS.
• Experience managing DDI service requests and operational support activities.
• Strong understanding of DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, subnetting, Active Directory, and LDAP.
• Experience in ITIL environments and change management processes.
• Strong customer-facing communication and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Support and manage enterprise DNS, DHCP, and IPAM environments.
• Handle service requests, incidents, and change management activities for DDI infrastructure.
• Configure, modify, and maintain DNS/DHCP records and IP allocations.
• Perform validation testing and implementation activities for production changes.
• Submit and execute approved change requests following processes.
• Collaborate with Network Operations, Engineering, Architecture, and business teams.
• Troubleshoot complex DDI issues and serve as escalation point.
• Participate in operational improvement initiatives and documentation.
• Support highly available production environments, including off-hours maintenance.

Skills

5+ years exp in DDI

BlueCat

VitalQIP

Enterprise DNS tools

DNS

DHCP

TCP/IP

Subnetting

Active Directory

LDAP

ITIL

Customer-facing

Tools

PowerShell

PuTTY

ServiceNow

Remedy

Job description

Plano, TX (Hybrid: 3 Days Onsite / 2 Days Remote)

18-Month Contract

Client is looking to hire a DDI Engineer with strong experience in DNS, DHCP, and IP Address Management (IPAM) to support a large enterprise network environment. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with critical infrastructure, managing complex network services, and partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver secure and reliable solutions.

What You'll Be Doing

• Support and manage enterprise DNS, DHCP, and IPAM environments
• Handle service requests, incidents, and change management activities related to DDI infrastructure
• Configure, modify, and maintain DNS and DHCP records, IP address allocations, and related network services
• Perform validation testing and implementation activities for production changes
• Submit and execute approved change requests following established processes
• Collaborate with Network Operations, Engineering, Architecture, and business teams
• Troubleshoot complex DDI-related issues and act as an escalation point when needed
• Participate in operational improvement initiatives and documentation efforts
• Support highly available production environments, including occasional off-hours maintenance windows

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience supporting DNS, DHCP, and IPAM environments
• Hands-on experience with:
  • BlueCat
  • VitalQIP
  • Enterprise DNS tools
• Experience managing DDI-related service requests and operational support activities
• Strong understanding of:
  • DNS
  • DHCP
  • TCP/IP
  • Subnetting
  • Active Directory
  • LDAP
• Experience working within ITIL-based environments and change management processes
• Strong customer-facing communication and troubleshooting skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ServiceNow, Remedy, or similar ITSM platforms
• Familiarity with:
  • Load Balancers
  • Firewalls
  • IPS Technologies
  • Routing & Switching
• Experience using PowerShell, PuTTY, or similar administration tools
• CCNA, BlueCat, or ITIL certifications
• Experience supporting large enterprise or highly regulated environments

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Long-term contract supporting critical enterprise infrastructure
• Opportunity to work with large-scale DNS, DHCP, and IPAM environments
• Exposure to high-impact network modernization and security initiatives
• Collaborative engineering environment with hybrid flexibility

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Plano, TX.

Pay And Benefits

• The pay range for this position is $73.68 - $73.68/hr.
• Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
• Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Plano,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 12, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems And TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.