Infoblox Engineer

Charter Global; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Charter Global is seeking a Systems Engineer to administer Infoblox DDI in a large-scale hybrid enterprise. You will manage Infoblox Grid, ensure availability, and design DNS architectures.

Responsibilities include cloud migrations (Azure, AWS), DDI modernization, upgrades, backups, and DR. You'll develop monitoring, automation with PowerShell, Python and REST, and collaborate with Network, Infra, Cloud, and Security teams. Remote with ET-friendly shifts and onsite requirements may apply.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Infoblox administration in large enterprise environments.
• Expertise in Infoblox NIOS and Grid architecture.
• Proficient in DNS/DHCP/IPAM, DNSSEC, RPZ.
• Experience with automation using PowerShell, Python, REST APIs.
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support Infoblox DDI services.
• Design and support enterprise DNS architectures.
• Integrate Infoblox with Azure, AWS, and other platforms.
• Execute DDI modernization initiatives and migrations.
• Develop monitoring, alerting, and reporting solutions for DDI services.
• Drive continuous service improvement and IT governance.

Skills

Infoblox administration

Grid architecture

DNS/DHCP/IPAM

PowerShell

Python

REST APIs

Monitoring & alerting

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Infoblox CDCA/CDCE

CCNA/CCNP Enterprise

Tools

Splunk

Datadog

Job description

Location: Remote/ San Francisco, San Jose, Dallas, NY (must support ET time zone)(First week onsite required at nearest location)

Description:

• Administer and support Infoblox DDI (DNS, DHCP, and IPAM) services in a large-scale hybrid enterprise environment.
• Manage Infoblox Grid infrastructure, ensuring service availability, scalability, and high availability.
• Design, implement, and support enterprise DNS architectures and related DDI services.
• Integrate and maintain Infoblox with Azure, AWS, and other enterprise infrastructure platforms.
• Execute DDI modernization initiatives, including Windows DNS migration to Infoblox, infrastructure lifecycle management, architecture enhancements, multi-tenant DNS solutions, and service transformation projects.
• Deploy and configure Infoblox appliances to support datacenter migration initiative.
• Perform application/system upgrades, hardware refreshes, patching, backups, disaster recovery activities, and capacity planning.
• Support cloud transformation initiatives, including migration of DDI management services and related infrastructure components.
• Develop monitoring, alerting, and reporting solutions for DDI services.
• Evaluate and implement best practices for DNS, DHCP, IPAM security, performance optimization, and service governance.
• Develop automation and orchestration solutions using PowerShell, Python, REST APIs, and infrastructure management tools.
• Execute Infoblox health check recommendations and drive continuous service improvement.
• Maintain technical documentation and collaborate with Network, Infrastructure, Cloud, and Security teams.

Job Skills

• 5+ years of hands-on Infoblox administration and engineering experience in large enterprise environments.
• Strong expertise in Infoblox NIOS, Grid architecture, and DDI services. Experience designing and supporting enterprise DNS architectures.
• Strong knowledge of DNS, DHCP, IPAM, TCP/IP, subnetting, DNS security (DNSSEC, RPZ), and enterprise network services.
• Experience with DDI modernization, platform migrations, infrastructure upgrades, cloud integrations, and technology refresh initiatives.
• Knowledge of DDI monitoring, alerting, performance management, SNMP-based monitoring, and operational health reporting.
• Proficiency in PowerShell, Python, REST APIs, and relevant automation frameworks.
• Experience with Splunk, Datadog, or other enterprise monitoring platforms.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, architecture, and communication skills with the ability to lead complex infrastructure initiatives.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, Information Technology, or related field preferred.
• Preferred Certifications: Infoblox CDCA/CDCE, Cisco CCNA/CCNP Enterprise, etc.

Notes from Hiring Manager

• 12-months contract position; extension possible based on project needs but not guaranteed.
• Role is focused on Systems Engineering, including architecture, deployment & integrations, automation, and advanced troubleshooting.
• Remote candidates within Eastern Time Zone (EST) may be considered; local candidates based in San Francisco, CA, San Jose, CA, Dallas, TX, and New York, NY strongly preferred.