You’re the ideal candidate if you are a seasoned resident engineer or senior network engineer who thrives in high-stakes environments, enjoys building long-term relationships with federal customers, and is excited to use automation and AI-assisted tooling to deliver scalable, repeatable outcomes. You are collaborative, calm under pressure, comfortable operating within federal security and change-control frameworks, and motivated by seeing your work translate directly into improved resilience for critical infrastructure.
Be a Contributor — What You’ll Do
Embed with a federal customer as the primary Infoblox engineering resource, focusing on its environment, objectives, and mission priorities
Operate, administer, and optimize Infoblox DDI (DNS, DHCP, IPAM) and related security services across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments
Prepare, validate, and deploy Infoblox appliance and software configurations for new implementations, upgrades, and approved changes within the customer’s network
Perform recurring health checks, grid audits, and performance tuning, including configuration reviews, recursive limits, RPZs, and syslog and query-capture analysis
Execute software upgrades, lifecycle reviews, CVE patching, and hotfix validation in accordance with federal change-management windows
Develop and maintain fault-diagnosis, incident-response, and runbook procedures that incorporate automation and AI-assisted analytics where appropriate
Own open Infoblox support cases and drive them to resolution by coordinating escalations with Infoblox Support and Engineering
Assess network topology, redundancy, and scalability, and deliver clear architecture recommendations and roadmaps to customer and Infoblox leadership
Maintain a unified recommendations tracker and provide regular status updates, risk summaries, and executive-ready reports
Use scripting, automation, and AI-assisted tools for log and query analysis, anomaly detection, configuration validation, documentation support, and improved mean time to resolution
Be Prepared — What You Bring
8+ years of hands-on experience in networking, security, or infrastructure engineering, including significant work with enterprise DNS, DHCP, and IPAM at scale
Deep expertise with Infoblox NIOS-based DDI or comparable platforms, including grid design, high availability, RPZ, DNS security controls, and telemetry
Strong knowledge of core networking and security concepts, including TCP/IP, routing, high availability, DNSSEC, segmentation, STIGs, and vulnerability management
Proven experience supporting U.S. federal, DoD, or public sector customers within formal compliance, security, and change-control processes
Active U.S. government TS/SCI clearance
, or the ability to obtain and maintain the required clearance
Proficiency with Linux/Unix, Python or PowerShell, Ansible, REST APIs, and other scripting or automation technologies
Practical experience using AI-assisted tools for troubleshooting, log analysis, reporting, documentation, productivity, or operational decision support, with sound judgment regarding accuracy and data handling
Demonstrated success as an embedded Resident Engineer, technical account engineer, or similar dedicated customer-facing role
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical details into clear options and recommendations for engineers, program leaders, and executives
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience; willingness to obtain and maintain Infoblox DDI certifications such as DDIP, INA, or INE
Be Successful — Your Path
First 90 Days: Immerse in our culture, connect with mentors (Blox Buddies), and map the systems and meet with key stakeholders that rely on your work. Discuss and create short/long term goals.
Six Months
Establish yourself as the trusted Infoblox technical authority for the federal customer and key Infoblox stakeholders
Complete comprehensive assessments of DDI design, grid topology, security controls, and operational processes, and deliver a prioritized remediation and optimization plan
Implement quick-win improvements, including logging consistency, RPZ hygiene, monitoring thresholds, and runbook enhancements
Introduce automation and AI-assisted workflows that improve recurring troubleshooting, reporting, configuration review, and documentation tasks
Complete at least one Infoblox DDI certification, such as DDIP or INA, aligned to your development plan
One Year
Drive measurable improvements in stability, performance, security posture, and operational resilience across the DDI environment
Lead major lifecycle initiatives, such as platform upgrades, hardware refreshes, or CVE remediation, with minimal business disruption
Expand automation and AI-assisted analytics for configuration validation, anomaly detection, operational reporting, and proactive risk identification
Serve as a strategic advisor to the customer on DDI architecture, DNS security, and hybrid or cloud extension decisions
Achieve additional Infoblox certifications, such as INA or INE, and mentor other Resident Engineers supporting federal accounts
Belong — Your Community
Our culture thrives on inclusion, rewarding the bold ideas, curiosity, and creativity that move us forward. In a community where every voice counts, continuous learning is the norm. So, whether you code, create, sell, or care for customers, you’ll grow and belong here.
Be Rewarded — Benefits That Help You Grow, Thrive, Belong
Comprehensive health coverage, generous PTO, and flexible work options
Learning opportunities, career-mobility programs, and leadership workshops
Sixteen paid volunteer hours each year, global employee resource groups, and a “No Jerks” policy that keeps collaboration healthy
Modern offices with EV charging, healthy snacks and the occasional cupcake, plus hackathons, game nights, and culture celebrations
Charitable Giving Program supported by Company Match
We practice pay transparency and reward performance. Offers reflect role location, internal equity, experience, skills, education, and certifications. Base salary for this position: USD 115,500–194,000, plus bonus
Ready to Be the Difference?
Infoblox is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis
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