Infoblox DDI Engineer

Company Description

YemPover Inc. is a global leader in digital transformation and consulting, driven by a team of industry experts with decades of experience. We specialize in helping our clients unlock their full potential and accelerate growth through innovative solutions. Our certified professionals bring deep knowledge across diverse industry verticals, empowering clients with tailored strategies. Known for delivering high-quality support and services on demand, YemPover Inc. stands out in the marketplace for its excellence and commitment to client success.

Role Description

This is a contract role for an Infoblox DDI Engineer, based on-site in Fremont, CA. The Infoblox DDI Engineer will be responsible for managing, troubleshooting, and optimizing DNS, DHCP, and IPAM services using Infoblox technology. Daily tasks include configuring and maintaining DDI platforms, ensuring network reliability, implementing best practices, and supporting infrastructure scalability. Collaboration with cross-functional teams to address technical challenges and provide solutions is a key aspect of this role.

The Infoblox DDI Engineer will be responsible for the design, implementation, administration, and troubleshooting of Infoblox DDI solutions (DNS, DHCP, IPAM) to ensure the high availability, performance, and security of the organization's core network infrastructure. This role involves integrating Infoblox with other network and security platforms and automating DDI workflows.

Key Responsibilities

Administer and Maintain Infoblox :  Configure, manage, and maintain Infoblox NIOS appliances and services (DNS, DHCP, IPAM).

Design and Implement DDI Solutions :  Design and implement a scalable DDI architecture, including DNS zones, subnets, DHCP scopes, and IP address assignments, to meet business needs.

Monitor and Troubleshoot :  Proactively monitor DDI systems for performance, availability, and capacity issues, and provide expert-level troubleshooting and incident response to ensure high availability and minimal downtime.

Implement Security Best Practices :  Enforce and manage DNS security measures, such as DNSSEC, DNS Firewall (Response Policy Zones - RPZ), and Advanced DNS Protection (ADP).

Automation and Integration :  Develop and maintain automation scripts (using Python, Perl, or shell scripting) for DDI workflows, reporting, and integration with other platforms (e.g., cloud services like AWS / Azure, SIEM, ServiceNow, firewalls) using APIs / WAPI.

Documentation and Compliance :  Prepare and maintain up-to-date documentation detailing the configuration of deployed solutions and operational procedures, ensuring compliance with internal and external standards.

Collaboration and Support :  Collaborate with network, security, and cloud teams to align DDI services with organizational needs and provide technical support / mentorship to junior team members.

Upgrades and Patching :  Apply patches, updates, and security fixes in a timely manner according to vendor recommendations.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Experience :  Minimum of 3-5 years of hands-on experience in a networking environment, with significant experience specifically on Infoblox DDI platforms.

Technical Knowledge :  Strong understanding of networking fundamentals and protocols, including TCP / IP, DNS, DHCP, NTP, and knowledge of cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).

Infoblox Expertise :  Proficiency in managing Infoblox Grid Manager, NIOS, BloxOne DDI, and related features.

Scripting :  Experience with scripting languages such as Python or Perl for automation tasks.

Certifications :  Infoblox Certified DDI Administrator (CDCA) or Professional (CDCP) certification is highly preferred, along with other relevant professional certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP, ITIL).

Soft Skills :  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team in a dynamic environment.

Education :  A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related engineering field is typically required.