Chief DDI Engineer

As a Senior Network Engineer, you will be part of the Network Reliability Engineering (NRE) project engineering team. You will work closely with expert network architects and engineers to drive adoption of NRE practices and operating models across all network product towers, globally.

• Maintain goals: timely submission of reports, accurate documentation of project progress, provision of input and assistance to other teams regarding projects.

• Provide technical expertise and support to people inside and outside the department.
• Demonstrate knowledge of job-relevant issues products systems and processes.
• Demonstrate knowledge of function-specific procedures.
• Keep up-to-date technically and apply new knowledge to job.
• Use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to enter data and/or process information.

• Graduate degree in an engineering or computer science discipline and/or equivalent.
• 6+ years experience in developing network solutions utilizing DDI expertise in mission critical networks.
• Experience in installing configuring and troubleshooting of DDI appliance technologies from industry leading vendors (Infoblox BlueCat EfficientIP etc).
• Experience in configuring SaaS based DDI solutions from AWS Azure and other cloud providers.
• Experience in implementing DNS security policies and DNS resolution policies.
• Experience in configuring and troubleshooting DNS zones perform zone transfers.
• Experience in managing and configuring DHCP scopes and options across multiple environments.
• Experience in auditing designing and implementing efficient IP address management techniques including subnetting and supernetting.
• Experience in Integrating DDI solutions with other network management and monitoring tools.
• Experience in designing and develop scripts for automating DNS DHCP and IPAM tasks.
• Hands on experience in resolving complex networking issues related to DDI protocols.
• Experience in designing and implementing NTP solutions for data centers and Cloud service providers.
• Experience in developing documenting and managing the requirements gathering process and provide detailed design and implementation plan to support the requirements throughout the project life cycle.
• Field experience and knowledge of foundational data networking and IP technologies including (DNS DHCP NTP ARP TCP/IP UDP NAT and others).
• Experience with one or more Cloud Computing platforms (e.g. Amazon AWS Microsoft Azure Google Compute Engine).
• Demonstrated experience in delivering written documents detailing network solutions and diagrams.
• Experience in Agile methodologies daily stand-up meetings sprint planning sessions and user story preparations.
• Upgrading Infoblox Hardware and Virtual Infrastructure.

• Advanced Degree (e.g. MS PhD) in Computer Science or other technical discipline or MBA preferably with a focus on technology.
• Experience with managing DDI tools in a hospitality industry a plus.
• Experience in leveraging public APIs for developing automation scripts.
• Team player with the ability to collaborate and work with cross functional teams in multiple time zones.
• Experience in researching emerging technologies and trends standards and products and synthesizing into clear technology roadmaps and strategies.
• Strong knowledge of emerging tools applications and systems for attaining best-in-class DDI solutions across the enterprise.
• Excellent problem-solving skills working independently and through leading outcomes for cross functional teams.
• Excellent understanding of change management testing requirements and techniques to ensure high availability and business readiness of platforms.
• Strong attention to detail with an ability to operate effectively across multiple priorities.
• Ability to perform independently as a member of a team and through cross functional initiatives.
• Proven track record of driving transformation in network technologies tools and processes through a data-driven continuous improvement methodology.
• Demonstrated experience in improving reliability performance and agility of complex enterprise networks.
• Strong understanding of network infrastructure automation DDI platforms and the emerging technologies in this area.
• Strong influencing skills and an ability to overcome barriers while driving change.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for a wide range of audiences including executives business stakeholders and IT teams.
• Strong understanding of network infrastructure automation instrumentation and monitoring platforms and the emerging technologies in this area.
• Strong influencing skills and an ability to overcome barriers while driving change.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for a wide range of audiences including executives business stakeholders and IT teams.

Work location: Chennai, India.