DNS Engineer / DNS Specialist

Overview

We are seeking a technically strong DNS Specialist to join our global team of architects and engineers responsible for all aspects of naming services across a large enterprise. This includes DNS, DHCP, IPAM, DNS security, operations, governance, engineering, and architecture.

This role is not focused on day-to-day operations. Instead, it emphasizes technical contribution to the redesign of global DNS infrastructure, ensuring scalability, consistency, and resiliency across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. You’ll work alongside experts shaping the future of enterprise DNS while supporting operational teams through design validation, documentation, and automation.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with a  cross-functional team of architects and engineers  to assess and redesign the global DNS / DHCP environment.

Contribute  technical expertise  to the design and documentation of a unified, enterprise-scale DNS architecture.

Develop and execute  validation and testing strategies  to ensure designs are robust and operationally sound.

Troubleshoot and analyze DNS / DHCP design-related issues in  complex hybrid environments .

Provide guidance on integration of DNS / DHCP with  enterprise network services and cloud platforms .

Support development of  automation strategies  for DNS / DHCP testing, validation, and lifecycle management.

Participate in  governance and security initiatives  to ensure DNS infrastructure meets enterprise standards.

Help deliver and improve  DNS management tools  used across  multi-platform environments , including  on-premises and cloud .

Required Skills

Strong foundation in  DNS protocols  and their operational behaviors.

4–5 years of hands-on DNS / DHCP experience in  enterprise environments .

Solid background in  network engineering  (routing, switching, TCP / IP fundamentals).

Strong knowledge of DNS record types (A, AAAA, PTR, CNAME, MX, SRV, TXT, NS, SOA, Glue, etc.).

Experience with DNS / DHCP in  hybrid and multi-cloud environments  (Azure DNS, GCP Cloud DNS, AWS Route 53).

Preferred Skills

Previous experience with  DDI solutions and management tools .

Familiarity with tools like  Windows DNS a plus .

Experience with  automation and scripting  (Python, PowerShell, Ansible).

Background in  infrastructure redesign or migration projects .

Soft Skills

Strong  problem-solving and troubleshooting  abilities.

Ability to  translate complex technical concepts  into clear documentation.

Excellent  communication and collaboration  skills across global teams.

​Strategic thinker with a focus on  technical validation and testing .