DevOps Specialist (network automation / DDI focus)/ Network Automation Engineer

Vertage Inc.; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertage Inc. in Dearborn, MI is seeking a seasoned network engineer who blends DevOps with enterprise DNS, DHCP, and IPAM.

The role involves building automation for build/test/deploy/release processes, owning DNS/DHCP/IPAM across cloud and on-prem environments, and supporting migrations with REST APIs, Ansible, and Terraform. The ideal candidate has 6+ years in networking, strong automation scripting, and experience with large-scale deployments.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in networking with enterprise DNS, DHCP, IPAM (DDI)
• Experience automating network operations and integrations with ITSM
• Deep knowledge of core networking fundamentals, TCP/IP, routing, switching

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and maintain DNS, DHCP, IPAM across cloud and on-prem
• Monitor and resolve IP conflicts, DHCP lease failures, DNS problems
• Automate network operations with REST APIs, Ansible, Terraform
• Handle migrations and large-scale deployments
• Apply AI to DNS incident/change automation
• Support code and software releases across environments using CI/CD
• Drive automation improvements and assess current systems
• Provide on-call incident response for critical infrastructure

Skills

DNS & DHCP automation

REST APIs

TCP/IP & routing

Scripting for network ops

Migrations & large-scale deployments

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field

Job description

Location: Dearborn, MI

Duration: 12 months (365 days), target start 01-NOV-2026

Role Overview

This is a hybrid role that blends DevOps engineering with core network infrastructure work. The person will build and run the automation behind software build, test, deployment, and release processes. They will also own DNS, DHCP, and IP address management (IPAM) systems across cloud and on-premises environments. Day to day, that means troubleshooting IP conflicts, DHCP lease failures, and DNS issues, supporting migrations and large deployments, and wiring network workflows into ITSM and cloud platforms with REST APIs, Ansible, and Terraform. The team applies AI to DNS incident and change automation. The environment runs 24/7, so on-call and rotating weekend coverage are part of the job. Hard-to-find combination: enterprise DDI expertise paired with real automation and software development skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and maintain DNS, DHCP, and IPAM (DDI) systems across cloud and on-premises environments.
• Monitor network performance and resolve IP conflicts, DHCP lease failures, and DNS problems.
• Automate network operations and integrate IPAM with ITSM and cloud platforms using REST APIs, Ansible, or Terraform.
• Handle complex troubleshooting, migrations, and large-scale deployments.
• Apply AI to DNS incident and change automation.
• Support code and software releases across production, testing, and sandbox environments using CI/CD and continuous feedback practices.
• Assess current systems and processes, and find and drive automation and improvement opportunities.
• Provide on-call and incident response support for critical infrastructure outside standard hours.

Required Qualifications

Experience:

• 6+ years in the networking domain, with strong expertise in DNS, DHCP, and IPAM (DDI)

Technical Skills:

• DNS and DHCP (hard to find at enterprise depth, combined with automation)
• REST APIs
• Deep knowledge of TCP/IP, routing, switching, and core networking fundamentals
• Scripting and automation for network operations
• Experience troubleshooting complex issues, running migrations, and supporting large-scale deployments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing and managing APIs
• Bachelor’s degree in IT or a related field
• CCNA and/or CCNP
• CompTIA Security+ (or equivalent)
• ITIL (or equivalent)
• Ansible and Terraform (named in the responsibilities)
• Infoblox or BlueCat DDI platform experience (adjacent)
• Cloud-native DNS such as AWS Route 53 or Azure DNS (adjacent)
• ServiceNow integration experience (adjacent)
• Git and CI/CD tooling such as Jenkins or GitLab CI (adjacent)