Ddi Network Engineer Jobs in Silver Spring, MD (NOW HIRING)

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DAn Solutions is seeking a highly experienced Infoblox Systems Engineer – Level 4 to lead the design, implementation, modernization, and sustainment of enterprise Infoblox DNS, DHCP, and IP Address Management (DDI) solutions supporting mission-critical government operations. This senior technical leadership role is responsible for architecting scalable, secure, and highly available network infrastructure while providing strategic engineering guidance across complex enterprise environments.

The successful candidate will serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for Infoblox technologies, lead cross-functional engineering efforts, and collaborate with government stakeholders to deliver innovative, reliable, and secure infrastructure solutions.

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise Infoblox DNS, DHCP, and IP Address Management (DDI) solutions.
• Analyze customer requirements, operational concepts, and system architectures to develop scalable and secure infrastructure designs.
• Lead systems engineering activities throughout the system lifecycle, including requirements analysis, architecture, implementation, integration, testing, and operational support.
• Develop and maintain system architecture documentation, engineering plans, interface control documents, and technical specifications.
• Provide technical leadership for enterprise DDI modernization, migration, and technology refresh initiatives.
• Design highly available and resilient DNS and DHCP architectures to support mission-critical operations.
• Develop implementation strategies for integrating new technologies into existing enterprise environments while minimizing operational risk.
• Lead root cause analysis and resolution of complex infrastructure, networking, and systems integration issues.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend innovative solutions to improve enterprise performance, security, automation, and reliability.
• Oversee system integration activities across multiple engineering teams, vendors, and government stakeholders.
• Ensure engineering deliverables comply with customer requirements, industry standards, and organizational policies.
• Review and approve engineering documentation, architecture designs, and implementation plans.
• Provide technical leadership during system testing, validation, and operational readiness reviews.
• Support configuration management, change control, and lifecycle management activities.
• Serve as the primary technical advisor to government leadership on Infoblox infrastructure and systems engineering matters.
• Mentor senior engineers and technical teams while promoting engineering best practices.

• Extensive experience designing, implementing, and administering enterprise Infoblox DDI environments.
• Expert knowledge of DNS, DHCP, IP Address Management (IPAM), and enterprise networking principles.
• Experience designing highly available, scalable, and secure infrastructure architectures.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering methodologies and full system lifecycle management.
• Experience developing system architecture documentation, interface specifications, and engineering documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale infrastructure modernization and integration projects.
• Experience troubleshooting highly complex infrastructure and systems integration issues.
• Ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership, government customers, vendors, and cross-functional engineering teams.

• Infoblox Grid Manager administration.
• DNSSEC, Response Policy Zones (RPZ), and DNS security best practices.
• Microsoft Active Directory integration with Infoblox.
• Enterprise network architecture and routing principles.
• REST API integration and infrastructure automation.
• Python, PowerShell, or Ansible automation.
• VMware virtualization technologies.
• Windows Server administration.
• Network monitoring and performance management.
• Configuration management and change control processes.
• High availability, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning.
• Cloud networking integration (AWS, Azure, or hybrid cloud environments).

• DoD 8570 (or DoD 8140 equivalent) Information Assurance certification appropriate for the position.
• Infoblox Certified Professional (ICP) or other relevant Infoblox certifications preferred.
• Relevant Microsoft, Cisco, VMware, or cloud platform certifications are highly desirable.

Candidates must meet one of the following requirements:

• High School Diploma and 12 years of relevant experience
• Associate's Degree and 10 years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of relevant experience
• Master's Degree and 6 years of relevant experience
• PhD and 4 years of relevant experience

• Serve as the senior technical authority for enterprise Infoblox infrastructure and systems engineering initiatives.
• Lead multiple engineering teams, contractors, and subcontractors through complex project execution.
• Supervise technical staff and provide mentorship to engineers and engineering managers.
• Direct engineering efforts across multiple disciplines to ensure successful project delivery.
• Establish engineering standards, technical processes, and best practices for enterprise infrastructure solutions.
• Conduct technical trade studies and lifecycle analyses to optimize system performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Manage technical risk while ensuring engineering quality, schedule adherence, and mission success.
• Provide strategic guidance to government leadership and senior stakeholders on enterprise infrastructure architecture and modernization initiatives.