Network Engineer

Insurance

Hartford, CT

JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Contractor
SKILLS
Automation, Cloud Computing, Network Administration/Management, Network Architecture/Engineering
QUALIFICATIONS
RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Responsibilities


On-Premise DDI Management (80%)

- Design, implement, and manage enterprise DDI infrastructure using Infoblox solutions

- Administer DNS, DHCP, and IP Address Management (IPAM) across on-premise data centers and campus networks

- Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize DDI services to ensure 99.9%+ availability

- Perform capacity planning and infrastructure scaling for growing network demands

- Manage Infoblox appliance upgrades, patches, and maintenance windows

- Implement security best practices for DDI infrastructure, including DNSSEC and access controls

- Respond to and resolve DDI-related incidents and service requests

- Maintain accurate IP address allocation and subnet management across the enterprise

 


Cloud Platform Integration (10%)

- Integrate on-premise DDI services with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

- Manage hybrid DNS architectures spanning on-premise and cloud environments

- Collaborate on cloud migration projects requiring DDI service extensions

- Support cloud-based applications with appropriate DNS and IP management

 


Automation & Service Development (10%)

- Provide guidance for development of automation tools to streamline DDI operations

- Assist with the creation of self-service capabilities for common DDI requests

- Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices for DDI configurations

- Build monitoring and alerting solutions for proactive service management

 


General Responsibilities

- Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for DDI architecture, configurations, and procedures

- Collaborate with network, security, and infrastructure teams on cross-functional projects

- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members

- Participate in change management processes and on-call rotation

- Stay current with industry trends and emerging DDI technologies

 


Qualifications:

* Strong hands-on experience with Infoblox DDI solutions (NIOS, Grid architecture, DNS, DHCP, IPAM)

* Deep understanding of DNS protocols (including DNSSEC), DHCP operations, and IP address management

* Experience managing enterprise-scale on-premise network infrastructure

* Proficiency in troubleshooting complex network and DDI issues

* Strong understanding of TCP/IP, subnetting, VLAN design, and routing protocols

* Experience with network monitoring and management tools

* Excellent documentation and communication skills

* Ability to work effectively in both onsite and remote collaborative environments

 


 

 

LOCATION
Hartford, CT
POSTED
3 days ago

This role will focuses primarily on managing and optimizing our on-premise enterprise network infrastructure, with growing responsibilities in cloud integration and automation. You'll collaborate with a talented team of network engineers both onsite and remotely to ensure the reliability, security, and scalability of our critical DDI services.

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