Network Domain Architect – Infoblox / DDI

REW Technology Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

REW Technology Inc. seeks an Infoblox DDI Network Architect to lead end-to-end architecture for a greenfield DDI solution spanning Azure Cloud and the CCH Data Center.

You will own high-level and low-level architecture, drive technical design discussions, and ensure high availability, security, IPv6 readiness, and smooth transition into operations. You will collaborate with network, infrastructure, security, and operations teams to define target DDI architecture, guide implementation, support

Qualifications

• 8+ years in network engineering/architecture with 5+ years designing enterprise DDI solutions
• Deep expertise with Infoblox NIOS, Grid Masters/Members, replication, and Grid security
• Advanced knowledge of DNS: zones, views, split-horizon DNS, DNSSEC
• Advanced DHCP knowledge: scopes, options, reservations, failover, HA
• Strong IPAM experience: network discovery, policy automation, IPv4/IPv6 planning
• Experience integrating DDI with Azure Cloud and on-prem networks
• Proven experience creating and presenting HLD/LLD documents and obtaining design approval

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning, kickoff, stakeholder alignment, and agile delivery planning (Jira/Confluence)
• Define governance, RACI, success criteria, and delivery approach
• Gather/validate requirements: DNS zones, DHCP scopes, IP address space, security, HA/DR
• Confirm Infoblox appliance sizing and prerequisites across NIOS-X, physical and virtual deployments
• Facilitate DDI architecture workshops with client and technical stakeholders
• Develop HLD/LLD covering Infoblox Grid topology, DNS views, DHCP strategy, IPAM policies
• Design DNS/DHCP/IPAM architecture including DNSSEC, split-horizon DNS, DHCP failover and RBAC
• Define IPv4/IPv6 addressing and transition strategies
• Integrate with Azure networking, data center infra, firewalls, AD/LDAP
• Chair technical design reviews and obtain design sign-off
• Provide architectural guidance during implementation and resolve design issues
• Drive HA, failover, integration, and performance validation including UAT
• Define operational model and lead transition to support with runbooks and knowledge transfer
• Provide SME support for Infoblox provisioning, administration, and future engineering

Skills

Infoblox NIOS

Azure cloud

DDI architecture

HLD/LLD documentation

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Network Domain Architect – Infoblox / DDI

Technology Office ·

Remote- USA

REW Technology is looking for an Infoblox DDI Network Architect to lead the end-to-end architecture and design of a greenfield DDI solution spanningAzure Cloud and the CCH Data Center.
In this role, you will own thehigh-level and low-level architecture, facilitate technical design discussions, align requirements with stakeholders, and ensure the solution delivers high availability, security, IPv6 readiness, and long-term operational stability.
You will work closely with network, infrastructure, security, and operations teams to define the target DDI architecture, guide implementation, support testing and UAT, and ensure a smooth transition into operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning, kickoff, stakeholder alignment, timeline definition, risk identification, and the detailed agile delivery plan using Jira/Confluence.
• Define project governance, roles and responsibilities (RACI), success criteria, and delivery approach.
• Gather and validate requirements covering DNS zones, DHCP scopes, IP address space, security, HA/DR, and operational needs.
• Confirm Infoblox appliance sizing and network prerequisites across NIOS-X, physical, and virtual deployments, and produce infrastructure readiness checklists.
• Facilitate DDI architecture workshops with client and technical stakeholders.
• Develop HLD and LLD covering Infoblox Grid topology, DNS views, DHCP strategy, IPAM policies, IP addressing, ACLs, firewall rules, replication, and authentication integration.
• Design and validate DNS, DHCP, and IPAM architecture, including DNSSEC, split-horizon DNS, DHCP failover/load-sharing, IPAM automation, network discovery, and RBAC.
• Define IPv4/IPv6 addressing and transition strategies.
• Design integration with Azure networking, data center infrastructure, firewalls, Active Directory, and LDAP.
• Chair technical design reviews with the client architecture team and obtain formal design sign-off.
• Provide architectural guidance throughout implementation, resolving design issues and ensuring alignment with the approved architecture.
• Drive HA, failover, integration, and performance validation, including UAT with network and operations teams.
• Define the operational model and lead the transition to support, including runbooks, knowledge transfer, warranty/support transition, and acceptance criteria.
• Provide ongoing SME support for Infoblox provisioning, administration, and future engineering and architecture requirements.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in network engineering and/or architecture, with 5+ years designing enterprise DDI solutions (DNS/DHCP/IPAM).
• Deep expertise with Infoblox NIOS, including Grid Masters/Members, replication, anycast, and Grid security.
• Advanced knowledge of DNS, including zones, views (internal/external/DMZ), forwarding, recursion, split-horizon DNS, and DNSSEC.
• Advanced DHCP knowledge, including scopes, options, reservations, failover, load balancing, and HA models.
• Strong IPAM experience, including network discovery, policy automation, address allocation workflows, and IPv4/IPv6 planning.
• Experience integrating DDI platforms with Azure Cloud, data center networks, firewalls, and Active Directory/LDAP.
• Proven experience creating and presenting HLD/LLD documentation and obtaining design approval in client-facing environments.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to lead technical workshops and design reviews.

Preferred Qualifications

• Infoblox certifications such as IICNA / IICNE, or equivalent DDI vendor certifications.
• Experience designing hybrid cloud DDI architectures across Azure and on-premises data centers.
• Experience with PDIOO or similar infrastructure delivery methodologies.
• Agile delivery experience with Jira and Confluence.
• Experience leading UAT, operational handover, and knowledge-transfer activities for infrastructure platforms.
• Experience providing SME guidance for ongoing Infoblox administration and engineering activities.

Team Composition

• 1 × Infoblox DDI Network Architect
• 1 × Infoblox DDI Engineer

The Architect will own the solution architecture, HLD/LLD, stakeholder alignment, design governance, and technical direction, while working closely with the Engineer on implementation, configuration, validation, and operational activities.

Hiring Process

• Intro Call
• Technical Interview
• Client Interview
  Official Offer