DDI Engineer

DescriptionWe are looking for a DDI Engineer to join a team responsible for building, managing and maintaining the Infoblox platform, along with other network management systems on which our mission-critical services depend. We prize professionals who are equipped with great technical skills and a self-starting attitude. We seek individuals with a sense of purpose and for whom detail and craftsmanship are of their essence; individuals that are curious, demonstrate initiative, and love solving problems. Our platform and our team: Our platform uses a mix of commercial and Open Source off-the-shelf software to deliver a DDI infrastructure platform, integrating with multiple platforms and services across Verisign. We follow a mostly Kanban workflow, adhere to GitOps principles as much as possible and value fast iteration, secure-by-default solutions and customer-oriented mindset. Job responsibilities: Build, operate, and maintain our Infoblox platform supporting our DDI initiative at Verisign Implement and support monitoring pipelines for DDI platform health to support platform observability and availability Automate DDI workflows for provisioning, cleanup and compliance enforcement Troubleshoot complex DNS/DHCP/IPAM incidents, participate in root cause analysis, and implement permanent fixes Create and maintain documentation and runbooks for our first-line support teams Ensure compliance with vulnerability management standards and information security standards Participate in a 24x7 on call rotation for tier 3 support Required Skills: Bachelors degree in computer science or a related technical field, or equivalent combination of education and experience 8+ years of relevant industry experience Written and verbal communication skills ability to clearly and succinctly describe complex issues Experience deploying and operating a DDI platform from industry leading vendors in a production environment Experience integrating multiple services with a DDI platform in a enterprise architecture Strong understanding of DNS protocols, DHCP lease management and IPAM (IPv4 and IPv6) hierarchy Understanding of CMDB and ITIL concepts Understanding of network protocols and security Ability to write scripts in either Python or Go that can interact with multiple platforms in an enterprise architectureSkillsnetwork infrastructure, ddi, infoblox, python, network engineering, go, aws, servicenow, netboxTop Skills Detailsnetwork infrastructure,ddi,infoblox,python,network engineeringAdditional Skills & QualificationsAn ideal candidate will have a blend of technical skills, a desire to work as part of a team to learn and grow themselves and those around them, and will have some of the following skills: Experience running an Infoblox platform in a production environment and integrating both custom and built-in services within an enterprise architecture Experience maintaining highly available services in both an on-prem and cloud-based production environment. ServiceNow integration experience (API, workflows etc) Understanding and able to use with development tools such as Github, Jira Understanding of BGP and anycast Exposure to Netbox Exposure to Kubernetes Familiarity with one more public and/or private cloud computing platforms Familiarity with Network Discovery Familiarity with ISC BIND and DHCP/kea Know how to create and manage automation pipelines with tools such as JenkinsKnow how to manage capacity of public routable address spaceExperience LevelExpert LevelJob Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Reston, VA.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $68.00 - $82.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Reston,VA.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Oct 7, 2026.About TEKsystemsWe're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services Were a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. Were a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.Job SummaryJob number: JP-006313147Profession: Systems Administrator/Engineer