Lead Network Engineer – DNS, DHCP, IPAM, Time

Role Overview

• Automate DNS record lifecycle (create/update/delete) using Python and Ansible to reduce manual work and improve consistency
• Build Ansible playbooks/roles to standardize DNS configurations across environments and teams
• Develop Python scripts to validate DNS zone configuration, delegation, and naming standards
• Integrate DNS automation with CI/CD workflows (version control, testing, packaging, release notes)
• Produce clear documentation for automated DNS workflows (inputs/outputs, guardrails, runbooks)
• Create automated compliance checks and produce audit-ready reports on DNS configuration state
• Automate DNS health checks (resolution, latency, NXDOMAIN rates, recursion behavior) and publish results for monitoring
• Write automation to support change execution (pre-checks, safe rollouts, post-validation, rollback triggers)
• Lead the review, resolution and implementation for the most complex technical issues and initiatives related to large scale network applications, data systems, voice and other technical products and services
• Use and create diagnostic, simulation and other tools to maintain, troubleshoot and restore service or data to systems
• Evaluate or review queries to extract data, create standard procedures, or perform limited programming to fine tune systems supported
• Research performance trends and recommend process improvements
• Perform complex migrations from development to production, upgrades, installations and configurations
• Make decisions in security and regulatory policies to design and implement foolproof secured network solutions
• Assess changes for risk to production systems and assure quality, security and compliance requirements are met for supported areas
• Identify gaps in current technology processes and recommend changes to assure Service Level Agreements can be supported
• Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals

Requirements

• 5+ years of Network Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
• 5+ years Experience automating DNS configuration and validation using Python and Ansible
• 5+ years Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code concepts for network and service configuration
• Ability to develop automation for configuration compliance, auditing, and reporting
• 3+ years Experience integrating automation with DDI platforms (e.g., Infoblox, BlueCat, or equivalent)
• Proficiency writing reusable, maintainable Python code with logging and error handling
• 3+ years Experience building Ansible playbooks, roles, and inventories for network services
• Familiarity with configuration drift detection and validation techniques
• Experience collecting and analyzing service data, metrics, and logs for reporting purposes
• Experience working with version control and automation testing workflows

Tech Stack

• Ansible
• DNS
• Python

Benefits

• Health benefits
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid time off
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
• Parental leave
• Critical caregiving leave
• Discounts and savings
• Commuter benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Scholarships for dependent children
• Adoption reimbursement