Job Title: Network Engineer – DNS/DHCP

Location: Raleigh, NC 27668

Salary/Payrate: $77K-$150K W2 annually or hourly rate of $42/HR to $85/HR 1099

Work Environment: Hybrid (1-2 days a week remote work after initial orientation period)

Term: Contract to Hire (Potential to convert to full-time after 6-months)

Bachelor’s degree required: No

JOB DESCRIPTION

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Our federal client is looking to hire a Network Engineer (DNS/DHCP) at their site in Raleigh, NC 27668. Please send your resume in WORD format should you be interested in exploring this role. The position is on a contract to hire basis and will pay an hourly rate of $42/HR to $85/HR 1099, dependent on experience. We also offer the option of $77K to $150K W2, with full benefits and PTO.

***Due to the required clearance with our government client, only US Citizens, Green Card and Green Card EAD holders may be considered. Clearance requires that the candidates have resided in the US for the past five years. The selected candidate cannot have left the country for longer than 90 consecutive days and no more than 180 cumulative days***

DNS Management:

• Configure and manage DNS servers, zones, and records.
• Ensure DNS resolution is reliable and responsive.
• Implement DNS security measures such as DNSSEC and DDoS protection.



DHCP Administration:

• Maintain DHCP servers and address pools.
• Monitor and manage IP address assignments and lease durations.
• Troubleshoot DHCP issues and optimize address allocation.

IPAM Operations:

• Perform IP address planning, allocation, and tracking.
• Manage IP address space and subnets using IPAM tools.
• Ensure accurate IP address utilization and reporting.

Network Infrastructure Support:

• Collaborate with network engineers and administrators to integrate DDI services with the network infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot network connectivity issues related to DNS and DHCP services.
• Participate in network design and optimization projects.

Security and Compliance:

• Implement and enforce security policies for DNS, DHCP, and IPAM services.
• Ensure compliance with data protection regulations and industry standards.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain up-to-date documentation of DDI configurations, changes, and procedures.

Incident Response and Resolution:

• Respond to incidents related to DNS, DHCP, and IPAM services in a timely manner.
• Diagnose and resolve service disruptions, outages, or performance issues.
• Escalate critical issues to higher support levels as needed.

Preferred:

• Experience with DDI platforms, Preferably BlueCat
• Proficiency in DNS, DHCP, and IP address management principles and protocols.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in troubleshooting network issues.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity concepts, encryption protocols, and security best practices.
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Certification in networking technologies (e.g., CCNA, CompTIA Network+).
• Experience with APIs, scripting, and Splunk data flows. Preferred Perl, python and JavaScript
• Linux administration to include scripting and file system management