Sr. Infoblox Engineer

Raymond James Financial, Inc.; Southfield (MI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Raymond James Financial, Inc. seeks an experienced Infoblox/DDI engineer to design, implement, and support enterprise DNS services within a hybrid work model.

The role emphasizes Grid modernization, NIOS upgrades, and secure, highly available DNS architectures across hybrid cloud environments. The candidate will integrate Infoblox with Azure and AWS, automate tasks with PowerShell and Python, and collaborate with Network, Cloud, Infra, and Security teams to ensure reliable operations and

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on Infoblox engineering in large enterprise environments.
• Expertise in enterprise DNS architecture and high-availability.
• Experience migrating to Infoblox and performing NIOS upgrades.
• Experience designing and deploying highly available DNS architectures.
• Experience implementing DDI services within hybrid cloud environments.
• Experience integrating Infoblox with enterprise monitoring platforms (Splunk, Datadog, SolarWinds).
• Strong scripting and automation using PowerShell, Python, REST APIs.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support enterprise DNS/DDI services with Infoblox.
• Lead Infoblox Grid modernization, NIOS upgrades, appliance refreshes, and lifecycle management.
• Lead migration of legacy Microsoft DNS environments to Infoblox and develop future-state DNS architecture standards.
• Design highly available DNS architectures, including DNS caching, primary DNS, and disaster recovery.
• Integrate DDI services with Azure, AWS, and hybrid cloud environments.
• Implement DNS security best practices, including DNSSEC, RPZ, and secure DNS architectures.
• Develop automation using PowerShell, Python, REST APIs, and infrastructure automation tools.
• Build monitoring, alerting, dashboards, and reporting solutions for DNS/DDI services.
• Collaborate with Network, Cloud, Infrastructure, and Security teams on enterprise initiatives.
• Support day-to-day operational activities for the Infoblox platform, including incident and request fulfillment, maintenance, capacity planning, performance tuning, and RCAs.

Skills

DNS architecture

Infoblox engineering

NIOS upgrades

Grid modernization

High availability design

DDI in hybrid cloud

Monitoring integrations

PowerShell scripting

Python scripting

REST APIs

AD-integrated DNS migration

Tools

Splunk

Datadog

SolarWinds

Job description

This role is a hybrid workstyle: with the associate expected to work from a Raymond James office location at least three days per week, including either Monday or Friday.

Please note: This role is not eligible for Work Visa sponsorship, either currently or in the future.

Key Responsibilites:

• Design, implement, and support enterprise DDI services primarily leveraging Infoblox, while supporting Microsoft DNS integration and migration initiatives.

• Lead Infoblox Grid modernization, NIOS upgrades, appliance refreshes, and lifecycle management.

• Lead migration of legacy Microsoft DNS environments to Infoblox and develop future-state DNS architecture standards.

• Design highly available DNS architectures, including DNS caching, primary DNS, and disaster recovery solutions.

• Integrate DDI services with Azure, AWS, and hybrid cloud environments.

• Implement DNS security best practices, including DNSSEC, RPZ, and secure DNS architectures.

• Develop automation using PowerShell, Python, REST APIs, and infrastructure automation tools.

• Build monitoring, alerting, dashboards, and reporting solutions for DNS/DDI services.

• Collaborate with Network, Cloud, Infrastructure, and Security teams on enterprise initiatives.

• Support day-to-day operational activities for the Infoblox platform, including incident and request fulfillment, maintenance, capacity planning, performance tuning, operational escalations, root cause analysis, and continuous service improvement.

Required Skillsets:

• Strong understanding of enterprise DNS architecture, TCP/IP networking, DNS forwarding, DNS delegation, and high-availability design principles.

• 7+ years of hands-on Infoblox engineering and architecture experience in large enterprise environments.

• Experience planning and implementing Infoblox NIOS upgrades, Grid modernization, appliance refreshes, and platform lifecycle initiatives.

• Experience designing and deploying highly available DNS architectures.

• Experience implementing DDI services within hybrid cloud environments.

• Experience integrating Infoblox with enterprise monitoring and operational platforms, such as Splunk, Datadog, SolarWinds, or similar.

• Strong scripting and automation skills using PowerShell, Python, and REST APIs.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft DNS and Active Directory-integrated DNS, including migration and coexistence with Infoblox-managed DNS services.