DDI Network Engineer – DNS, DHCP, IPAM, Infoblox &

- Network Automation

Location: Toronto

- Hybrid 2 days a week onsite

Top 3 Required Skills

- DDI (DNS, DHCP, IPAM) Engineering &
- Architecture – Expert-level experience with enterprise DDI platforms (Infoblox, BlueCat, Diamond IP), DNS/DHCP design, redundancy, failover, and large-scale operations.
- DNS/DHCP Administration &
- Troubleshooting – Deep understanding of DNS architecture, DNS security (DNSSEC, SPF, DMARC, DKIM), DHCP services, IPv4/IPv6 management, and advanced root cause analysis.
- Network Engineering &
- Automation – Strong experience with Python/Bash scripting, REST/SOAP APIs, Linux/Unix administration, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), and network automation in enterprise environments.

Top 3 Preferred Skills

- Cloud &
- Hybrid DNS Architecture – Experience designing and managing scalable DNS solutions across AWS, Azure, and hybrid environments.
- Public DNS, CDN &
- Traffic Management – Experience with domain registrars, public DNS management, Akamai/Cloudflare CDNs, GTM/GSLB, SSL/TLS, and traffic steering.




- Banking/Financial Services &
- Compliance Experience – Exposure to regulated environments, audit/compliance requirements, SIEM tools (Splunk/ELK), and ITIL processes.

Education Requirements

- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
- DDI Certifications (Infoblox/BlueCat) preferred.
- CCNA/CCNP certifications are considered a robust asset.

Key Qualifications Summary

- 8 years of Network Engineering experience, including 5 years of hands-on DDI platform experience.
- Expertise in enterprise DNS, DHCP, IPAM, IPv4/IPv6, and large-scale network services.
- Strong scripting and automation skills using Python, Bash, and APIs.
- Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and stakeholder communication skills.
- Ability to lead complex enterprise DDI initiatives, including cloud migrations, M&A; integrations, and DNS security implementations.

📌 Network Engineer – DDI, DNS, DHCP, IPAM, Infoblox & Network Automation (Toronto)
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