[Remote] Network Engineering DDI Architect

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. ELEVI Associates is seeking a senior DDI Architect with deep network engineering expertise. The role focuses on delivering enterprise-class DNS, DHCP, and IPAM solutions, with a significant emphasis on post-sales engineering and customer engagement.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement Infoblox‑based DDI solutions across enterprise and global environments
• Lead DDI migrations, including Microsoft DNS/DHCP transitions and platform‑to‑platform IPAM migrations (Infoblox, EfficientIP, BlueCat, TCPWave)
• Execute system upgrades, re‑architecture efforts, and tech refreshes for customer DDI environments
• Provide lifecycle engineering and architectural guidance — not day‑to‑day system administration
• Produce high‑quality documentation, design artifacts, diagrams, and knowledge‑transfer materials
• Ensure successful delivery through best‑practice design, testing, validation, and cutover planning
• Serve as a trusted advisor, guiding long‑term DDI strategy and modernization
• Deliver compelling DDI and DNS Security presentations, product overviews, and live demos
• Lead technical discovery sessions to uncover customer requirements, challenges, and business drivers
• Support sales cycles with solution design, POC/POV engagements, and RFP/RFI responses
• Map customer needs to ELEVI’s DDI architecture, migration, and DNS Security offerings using value‑based framing
• Translate customer requirements into architectural recommendations, scopes of work, and value‑driven proposals
• Partner with Account Executives to identify and shape new‑business opportunities
• Contribute to sales and marketing collateral, solution diagrams, and technical content

Skills

• 10+ years of enterprise DDI engineering experience with deep expertise in DNS, DHCP, IPAM, ISC BIND, Kea DHCP, NTP, TCP/IP
• Strong hands‑on Infoblox experience (core requirement)
• Proven ability to lead DDI migrations, including Microsoft DNS/DHCP transitions and large‑scale platform‑to‑platform IPAM migrations
• Solid understanding of DNS Security (DNSSEC, RPZ, threat‑intel filtering)
• Python and/or Perl scripting required, with proficiency in bash/ksh/csh, APIs, CLIs, VPN, SSH, data migration, and service integration
• Broad networking and systems background: Linux/Unix, routing/switching, load balancing, MS Active Directory, VoIP, UDP, and related infrastructure
• Strong foundation in Backup & Disaster Recovery, fault‑tolerant systems, and upgrade planning
• Excellent communication skills — confident presenting to all levels, leading whiteboard sessions, and translating complex technical concepts into clear business value
• Experience supporting sales cycles, POCs, demos, RFP/RFI responses, and collaborating with Account Executives, partners, and cross‑functional teams
• Infoblox certifications strongly preferred
• Experience with EfficientIP, BlueCat, or TCPWave (highly desirable; training provided)

Benefits

• Healthcare
• Wellness
• Financial
• Retirement
• Family support
• Continuing education
• Time off benefits
• Flexibility at ELEVI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives
• Continuous learning, OEM training, certifications, and opportunities to work across Infoblox, EfficientIP, BlueCat, TCPWave, and emerging DDI technologies

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