Infoblox Engineer

Charter Global; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Charter Global is seeking an experienced Infoblox Engineer to administer DDI in a large-scale hybrid environment. You will design DNS architectures, implement migrations, and ensure high availability while integrating with Azure, AWS, and other platforms.

Responsibilities include automation using PowerShell and Python, as well as monitoring with Splunk or Datadog. A strong background in DNS/DHCP/IPAM and security like DNSSEC is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Infoblox administration in large enterprises.
• Expert in Infoblox NIOS and Grid architecture.
• Experience designing DNS architectures and handling DDI migrations.
• Strong knowledge of DNSSEC and RPZ security.
• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support Infoblox DDI in a large-scale hybrid environment.
• Manage Infoblox Grid infrastructure for high availability.
• Design and support enterprise DNS architectures.
• Integrate Infoblox with Azure, AWS, and other platforms.
• Execute DDI modernization and migration initiatives.
• Develop monitoring and reporting for DDI services.
• Create automation and orchestration with PowerShell, Python, REST APIs.
• Collaborate with Network, Infrastructure, Cloud, and Security teams.

Skills

Infoblox Admin

NIOS/Grid Architecture

DDI Expertise

DNS/DHCP/IPAM

Automation (PowerShell)

REST APIs

Monitoring: Splunk/Datadog

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field

Tools

Splunk

Datadog

PowerShell

Python

REST APIs

Job description

Location: Remote/WFH and only the first week onsite in any one of the following locations: (San Francisco, San Jose, Dallas, NY) and (must support ET time zone)

Duration: 12 months+ contract

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, and 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.
• Role is focused on Systems Engineering, including architecture, deployment & integrations, automation, and advanced troubleshooting.

Preferred Certifications:

Infoblox CDCA/CDCE, Cisco CCNA/CCNP Enterprise, etc. Notes from Hiring Manager