Senior Infoblox DDI Engineer
Leidos, Inc. · Odenton, MD, United States ·
COMPENSATION
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- Senior level role
- Fully remote (US)
- DoD Secret clearance
- Infoblox + DNS/DHCP
- Python + Ansible
You will engineer, implement, and sustain enterprise DDI services supporting large-scale network operations. The team focuses on Infoblox grid infrastructure, DNS architecture, and DHCP services, requiring deep expertise in both application delivery and underlying network routing.
Key tasks include designing high-availability solutions, performing migrations from legacy platforms, and automating provisioning. You will troubleshoot complex issues across DNS, DHCP, and routing layers while maintaining strict security standards.
What you'll do
- Engineer and sustain Infoblox grid infrastructure including masters and members
- Design enterprise DNS architecture with forward/reverse zones and DNSSEC
- Configure DHCP services including scopes, failover, and relay behavior
- Execute DNS and DHCP migrations from legacy platforms like Microsoft
- Troubleshoot complex connectivity and resolution issues using packet captures
- Integrate Infoblox with Active Directory and automation workflows via APIs
- Apply security hardening and STIG requirements to DDI appliances
- Maintain detailed documentation for architecture and migration procedures
What you'll need
- 8+ years experience with Bachelor's or 6+ with Master's degree
- Active DoD Secret clearance and IAT Level II certification
- Strong hands-on experience with Infoblox Grid architecture
- Deep knowledge of DNS, DHCP, and IPAM principles
- Experience with routing protocols such as BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP
- Proficiency in troubleshooting using packet capture and analysis tools
- Ability to develop migration runbooks and execution plans
- Strong communication skills for technical design and stakeholder updates
Nice to have
- Infoblox Core DDI or CCNP Enterprise certification
- Experience with IPv6 addressing and DHCPv6
- Scripting skills in Python or Ansible for automation
- Knowledge of anycast DNS delivery architectures
- Experience integrating DDI with cloud infrastructure
- Familiarity with Jira and Confluence for project management
Stack
- Infoblox
- DNS
- DHCP
- IPAM
- BGP
- OSPF
- EIGRP
- Python
- Ansible
- Active Directory
- Cisco
- Palo Alto
How you'll work
- Fully remote position
- Requires US citizenship for clearance
- Supports multiple network enclaves and sites