
Posted 28 days ago
Lead - Network & Design Engineer (DNS, BIND, Route53)
AI Summary
Designs, governs and supports enterprise DNS and core network services across AWS Route53, Microsoft AD-integrated DNS and BIND, including automation, security and L3 incident escalation.
About this role
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Network & DNS Design Engineer to join our Network Engineering team. This role is responsible for the design, governance, automation and L3 support of enterprise DNS, domain management and core network services across cloud, datacentre and corporate environments.
The successful candidate will be a subject matter expert in DNS technologies including AWS Route53, Microsoft Active Directory-integrated DNS and BIND, with responsibility for ensuring the availability, security and scalability of critical name resolution services supporting both internal users and customer-facing platforms.
The role requires a strong engineering mindset, a passion for automation, and practical experience applying AI-driven solutions to improve operational efficiency, governance and service reliability.
Key Responsibilities
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Own the design and governance of public and private DNS infrastructure, including hosted zones, delegation, forwarding, conditional forwarding and resolver services.
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Manage the organisation's domain portfolio, including registrations, renewals, transfers, security controls and lifecycle governance.
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Design and support DNS services integrated with Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), ensuring reliable operation of authentication, Group Policy and Windows-based services.
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Act as the L3 escalation point for complex DNS, domain and network-related incidents.
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Develop and maintain DNS, domain and network standards, documentation and operational processes.
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Design and implement automation solutions using APIs, scripting and Infrastructure as Code.
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Leverage AI-assisted tooling to improve DNS management, domain governance, change validation, troubleshooting and operational reporting.
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Collaborate with infrastructure, security and application teams to deliver resilient and secure services.
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Contribute to the design and support of routing, switching, firewalls, load balancing and hybrid-cloud networking solutions.
Essential skills & experience:
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Extensive experience with AWS Route53, including public and private hosted zones, delegation and DNS governance.
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Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft DNS running on Active Directory Domain Controllers.
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Strong experience with BIND DNS administration and architecture.
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Deep understanding of DNS protocols, DNSSEC, recursive and authoritative DNS services.
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Experience managing enterprise domain portfolios and registrar relationships.
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Strong knowledge of TCP/IP networking, routing, switching and network security principles.
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Experience with DNS/IPAM integration and tooling.
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Experience with automation technologies such as Python, PowerShell, Terraform or similar.
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Experience using APIs and Infrastructure as Code to automate operational processes.
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Experience applying AI technologies to infrastructure management, operational efficiency or service automation.
Desirable experience:
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AWS networking and infrastructure services.
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F5 DNS/GTM and load balancing technologies.
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NetBox, SolarWinds, Infoblox or similar IPAM platforms.
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VPN, firewall and cloud networking technologies.
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GitOps and modern infrastructure automation practices.
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Experience supporting large-scale global enterprise environments.
Key Attributes
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Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
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Automation-first mindset.
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Excellent documentation and governance discipline.
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Ability to lead technical standards and best practices.
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Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
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Passion for innovation and the practical application of AI within infrastructure operations.
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