• DNS Administrator

    Insight Global (Mount Vernon, VA)


    Job Description

    Design, configure, and manage DNS systems in a large enterprise environment.

     

    • Ensure DNS architecture is secure, efficient, and scalable to meet enterprise needs.

    • Troubleshoot DNS issues at both intra-network and inter-network levels, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance.

    Network Protocols and Systems:

    • Manage and optimize IP Address Management (IPAM), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), and Network Time Protocol (NTP) systems.

    • Support and maintain Active Directory integration with DNS to ensure seamless operations.

    Documentation and Reporting:

    • Create detailed documentation of root causes for issues, including remediation and detection strategies.

    • Maintain clear and accurate records of DNS configurations, changes, and system updates.

    • Provide regular reports on DNS performance, security, and scalability to stakeholders.

    Collaboration and Support:

    • Work closely with technical subject matter experts (SMEs) to design and implement DNS solutions.

    • Collaborate with network engineering and operations teams to ensure DNS systems align with enterprise architecture standards.

    • Participate in technical working groups and contribute to advisory boards to support enterprise-wide initiatives.

     

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    Skills and Requirements

     

    Minimum of 5 years of experience in IT, with a focus on DNS, IP, and related systems.

     

    • Proven ability to debug complex, cross-system DNS and IP-related issues in a large enterprise environment.

    • In-depth knowledge of DNS protocols and enterprise-level BIND DNS management.

    • Familiarity with DNS server types, resource records, DNSSEC (DNS Security Extensions), and DNS communication within and outside the enterprise.

    • Strong understanding of IP Address Management (IPAM), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), and Network Time Protocol (NTP).

    • Knowledge of Active Directory and its integration with DNS.