DDI (DNS, DHCP & IPAM) Automation & DevOps Specialist
Flexhire
This role requires an Automation Engineer with strong Python skills and hands-on DDI (DNS, DHCP, IPAM) experience. The focus is on building scalable automation frameworks, APIs, and infrastructure-as-code solutions to modernize DDI operations across a complex enterprise environment, working closely with DDI SMEs, network engineers, and platform teams to deliver a fully automated, self-service ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities
Design and build Python-based automation solutions for DDI platforms (Infoblox, EfficientIP, Cygna Labs QIP, or similar)Develop and consume REST APIs to automate DNS, DHCP, and IPAM workflowsBuild infrastructure-as-code solutions using Terraform and AnsibleCreate self-service workflows for DNS/IP provisioning (service catalogs, portals)Integrate DDI services into CI/CD pipelines and internal developer platformsAutomate DNS record management, IP allocation, and configuration drift remediationBuild validation, testing, and guardrails for automated DDI changesImplement observability (logging, metrics, telemetry) and build dashboards to monitor automation healthCollaborate with network, security, and platform teams to ensure reliable, production-ready automationChampion engineering best practices, development standards, automated testing, and continuous improvement
Ideal Experience
Required Skills & Experience
Advanced Python development skills Experience with REST APIs (design, consumption, authentication mechanisms) and API gateways (e.g., Kong) Hands-on experience automating DDI platforms such as Infoblox, EfficientIP, or similar Solid understanding of networking fundamentals: DNS, DHCP, IPAM, IP addressing, subnetting, and routing Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Ansible) Proficiency with Git-based workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and version control platforms (e.g., GitHub) Experience with container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker) Familiarity with automated testing frameworks and observability tools Strong debugging, problem-solving, and communication skills
Nice to Have
Experience with cloud DNS platforms (Amazon Route 53, Azure DNS) Experience with DDI platforms such as VitalQIP or EfficientIP Exposure to event-driven architectures or message queues Understanding of DNS security (DNSSEC, rate limiting)