Senior Network Engineer (DDI & IPAM Lead) (India)

Experience: 6 9 Years

Location: Bangalore or Chennai

About the Role

We are seeking a high-caliber Network Engineer specializing in DDI (DNS, DHCP, IPAM) infrastructure, core routing/switching, and network automation. You will lead critical server migrations, oversee enterprise IP space management, manage external domain vendors, and drive incident/change management across global network operations.

Key Responsibilities

• DDI Operations & Migrations: Configure, troubleshoot, and migrate enterprise-scale DNS, DHCP, and IPAM environments.
• Platform Administration: Manage Infoblox, BlueCat, Nokia QIP, or BIND platforms alongside Unix/Linux system administration tasks.
• Network Infrastructure: Maintain TCP/IP subnetting architectures, basic routing/switching setups, and integrate F5 (LTM/GTM/Viprion) load balancing.
• Automation & Scripting: Write basic Python scripts or Ansible playbooks to automate DDI tasks and streamline network provisioning.
• Compliance & Support: Collaborate directly with internal/external audit teams for DNS compliance, manage external domain vendors, and resolve Tier-3 change/incident tickets for global business clients.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Core Experience: 6 to 9 years in Network Engineering with a heavy focus on DDI and IPAM management.
• Technical Stack: Advanced TCP/IP & Subnetting, BIND DNS, DHCP, IPAM, and basic Unix/Linux CLI administration.
• Platform Knowledge: Hands-on experience with Infoblox, BlueCat, or Lucent/Nokia QIP.
• Automation: Proficiency in Shell, Python, or Ansible for network task automation.
• Operations: Solid background in ITIL Change/Incident management and audit readiness.

Preferred / Added Advantage

• Hands-on exposure to F5 LTM/GTM or Viprion setups.
• Basic understanding or hands-on experience with Enterprise Firewalls (Check Point, Juniper).
• Experience handling global client communications and cross-border vendor teams. .