What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Solution Architect - Hybrid position at Cerebra Consulting Inc?
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Position : Network Solution Architect || W2 only
Location : Bentonville, AR - Hybrid
Duration : 3 month contract that likely will get extended
Required Skills
Infoblox Architect - need to be strong designing Infoblox for large enterprise environments
Additional Skills
Please don't send me Systems Administrators.
Job Description
Infoblox Solution Architect
Position Notes :
Assess current state and create plan to either phase out infra or upgrade to new version.
Make decision points around current environment and suggest clear path and points of vulnerability for path forward
Adhering to network standard best practices, making sure it integrates well with current infrastructure, create path forward.
Identify gaps of current set up and make suggestions for future state
Review current configuration and make next steps for path forward
Job Description / Must Haves :
Position Summary : We are looking for a highly skilled Infoblox Architect to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with DNS architecture, particularly with Infoblox products. This role involves conducting a detailed DNS assessment, providing comprehensive evaluations and recommendations based on the provided DNS documentation.
Key Responsibilities :
1. Overall Design Assessment :
o Assess the strengths and weaknesses of the DNS design.
o Provide a scale for evaluation and justify the reasons behind the assessment.
2. Stability Assessment :
o Compare the stability of the current DNS infrastructure with the expected state.
3. Lifecycle and Methodology Suggestions :
o Recommend hardware replacements and suggest appropriate platforms.
o Propose software upgrades and suggest the suitable versions.
4. DNS Vendor Product Assessment :
o Compare the current DNS provider, Infoblox, with the general market.
5. Monitoring and Observability Assessment :
o Recommend improvements to enhance monitoring and observability.
6. Migration Strategy :
o Develop a detailed plan for migrating the DNS infrastructure, ensuring continuity of service.
Documentation Required for the Assessment :
Lifecycle Information :
o Hardware and software levels.
DNS Design :
o Design details of caching, primary, secondary, etc., throughout the infrastructure.
Outage Information :
o Any COE or RCA information found during the review.
DNS Architecture Diagrams :
o Overall DNS hierarchy design.
o Specific environment design, prioritized : Public Cloud, Private Cloud, Legacy DC, Store, Distribution center, Campus.
Monitoring, Alerting, and Network Observability Documentation :
o Information on monitoring, alerting, dashboards, and network observability for DNS traffic (vnet logging & flow).
Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
Proven experience as an Infoblox Architect or similar role.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Proficiency in Infoblox products and DNS systems.
Familiarity with DNS vendor products and market comparisons.
Advanced experience / knowledge of Domain Name System (DNS), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), and IP Address Management (IPAM).
Experience / knowledge of Infoblox DDI platform.
Experience / understanding of TCP / IP Networking including OSI Model.
Experience / knowledge with diagnosing DDI and network problems using Wireshark and other approved diagnostic tools.
Experience / knowledge of network performance tools, both hardware and software.
Experience / knowledge of network security remediation and associated implications.
Experience / knowledge of deploying and supporting Anycast DNS.
Knowledge of network dynamic routing protocols : Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP).
Experience with Cisco Systems Products (routers and switches).
Experience with Window's DNS Services Platforms.
Thanks,
Sudhanshu Srivastava
Email - sudhanshu.srivastava@cerebra-consulting.com
