Network Engineer | Level II

We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer to support a major enterprise in the property-casualty insurance and financial services industry. In this role, you will focus primarily on on-premise DDI (DNS, DHCP, IPAM) operations while contributing to growing initiatives in cloud integration and automation. You will partner with a distributed team of network engineers to maintain the reliability, scalability, and security of critical infrastructure services that support a nationwide business footprint., On-Premise DDI Management (80%)

• Design, implement, and manage enterprise DDI infrastructure using Infoblox solutions
• Administer DNS, DHCP, and IPAM across on-premise data centers and large campus networks
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize DDI services to maintain 99.9%+ availability
• Perform capacity planning and scaling for growing IP and DNS/DHCP requirements
• Manage Infoblox appliance upgrades, patching, and lifecycle maintenance
• Apply security best practices for DDI, including DNSSEC, RBAC, and access controls
• Respond to and resolve DDI-related incidents, service requests, and escalations
• Maintain accurate IP address allocation, subnet documentation, and lifecycle records

Cloud Platform Integration (10%)

• Integrate on-premise DDI services with major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Support hybrid DNS architectures across on-premise and cloud environments
• Collaborate on cloud migration initiatives requiring DNS, DHCP, and IPAM extensions
• Ensure cloud workloads receive appropriate DNS/IPAM configurations

Automation & Service Development (10%)

• Contribute to the development of automation tools for DDI workflows
• Assist in building self-service capabilities for common DDI requests
• Implement Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) practices for configuration consistency
• Develop monitoring/alerting tools for proactive service management

General Responsibilities

• Create and maintain detailed documentation for DDI architecture and operations
• Collaborate closely with network, security, and infrastructure teams
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers
• Participate in change management processes and on-call rotations
• Stay current with DDI advancements, emerging standards, and industry best practices

• Strong hands-on experience with Infoblox DDI solutions (NIOS, Grid, DNS, DHCP, IPAM)
• Deep understanding of DNS protocols, including DNSSEC; robust DHCP and IPAM expertise
• Proven experience managing enterprise-scale on-premise network infrastructure
• Proficiency in diagnosing and resolving complex network and DDI issues
• Solid knowledge of TCP/IP, subnetting, VLAN architecture, and routing fundamentals
• Experience with network monitoring and management toolsets
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively in both onsite and remote team environments, * Experience integrating DDI services with hybrid or multi-cloud environments
• Familiarity with automation frameworks, APIs, or Python-based tooling
• Exposure to Infrastructure as Code (IaC) technologies (e.g., Terraform, Ansible)
• Knowledge of enterprise security standards related to DNS, DHCP, and IP planning

Dahl Consulting is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees that will allow you to choose the best coverage to meet your family's needs. For details, please review the DAHL Benefits Summary: https://www.dahlconsulting.com/benefits-w2fta/.