What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Solution Architect position at Tek Ninjas?
Job Details
Job Title : Infoblox Solution Architect
Location : Bentonville, AR
Contract : 3 months (Likely with an extension)
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.
Required Skills : Infoblox Architect - need to be strong designing Infoblox for large enterprise environments
