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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Engineering DDI Architect - **Company:** ELEVI Associates, LLC - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $120,400.0 - $145,300.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Secure Shell (SSH), Active Directory, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Bash Shell, VoIP, Data Migration, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Linux, Domain Name System Security Extensions, Domain Name System (DNS), Perl (Programming Language), Fault Tolerance, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Korn Shell, Routing, Network Time Protocols, TCP/IP, Backup and Restore, Load Balancing - **Published:** June 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8992801/network-engineering-ddi-architect ## About the Role * 10+ years of enterprise DDI engineering experience with deep expertise in DNS, DHCP, IPAM, ISC BIND, Kea DHCP, NTP, TCP/IP. * Strong hands-on Infoblox experience (core requirement); Infoblox certifications strongly preferred. * Proven ability to lead DDI migrations, including Microsoft DNS/DHCP transitions and large-scale platform-to-platform IPAM migrations. * Experience with EfficientIP, BlueCat, or TCPWave (highly desirable; training provided). * Solid understanding of DNS Security (DNSSEC, RPZ, threat-intel filtering). * Python and/or Perl scripting required, with proficiency in bash/ksh/csh, APIs, CLIs, VPN, SSH, data migration, and service integration. * Broad networking and systems background: Linux/Unix, routing/switching, load balancing, MS Active Directory, VoIP, UDP, and related infrastructure. * Strong foundation in Backup & Disaster Recovery, fault-tolerant systems, and upgrade planning. * Excellent communication skills - confident presenting to all levels, leading whiteboard sessions, and translating complex technical concepts into clear business value. * Experience supporting sales cycles, POCs, demos, RFP/RFI responses, and collaborating with Account Executives, partners, and cross-functional teams. ## Description ELEVI is seeking a senior DDI Architect with deep network engineering expertise and hands-on experience delivering enterprise-class DNS, DHCP, and IPAM solutions. The role is 75% post-sales engineering, focused heavily on Infoblox implementations, migrations, upgrades, and tech refreshes, while also supporting EfficientIP, BlueCat, and TCPWave platforms. The remaining 25% involves pre-sales technical support, helping drive new-business capture through demos, discovery, and solution design. If you excel at both architecting DDI solutions and engaging with customers, this role places you at the center of ELEVI's most strategic work. Post-Sales Engineering (75%) * Architect and implement Infoblox-based DDI solutions across enterprise and global environments. * Lead DDI migrations, including Microsoft DNS/DHCP transitions and platform-to-platform IPAM migrations (Infoblox, EfficientIP, BlueCat, TCPWave). * Execute system upgrades, re-architecture efforts, and tech refreshes for customer DDI environments. * Provide lifecycle engineering and architectural guidance - not day-to-day system administration. * Produce high-quality documentation, design artifacts, diagrams, and knowledge-transfer materials. * Ensure successful delivery through best-practice design, testing, validation, and cutover planning. * Serve as a trusted advisor, guiding long-term DDI strategy and modernization. Pre-Sales Technical Support (25%) * Deliver compelling DDI and DNS Security presentations, product overviews, and live demos. * Lead technical discovery sessions to uncover customer requirements, challenges, and business drivers. * Support sales cycles with solution design, POC/POV engagements, and RFP/RFI responses. * Map customer needs to ELEVI's DDI architecture, migration, and DNS Security offerings using value-based framing. * Translate customer requirements into architectural recommendations, scopes of work, and value-driven proposals. * Partner with Account Executives to identify and shape new-business opportunities. * Contribute to sales and marketing collateral, solution diagrams, and technical content. ## Related Videos - [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go) - [My journey into DevOps world - How it all started!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/545-my-journey-into-devops-world-how-it-all-started) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Getting under the skin: The Social Engineering techniques](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/38-getting-under-the-skin-the-social-engineering-techniques) - [Turning Container security up to 11 with Capabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/718-turning-container-security-up-to-11-with-capabilities) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Why developer experience matters](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/514-why-developer-experience-matters)