DNS/DHCP Network Engineer, Junior

Job Title: DNS/DHCP Network Engineer, Junior



Location: Raleigh, NC



Eligibility/Clearance: US Citizenship required with the ability to

obtain a Public Trust clearance.



Our client is seeking a Junior Network Engineer to provide DNS/DHCP

support for a federal program with the US Postal Service in Raleigh, NC.

The position involves configuring and managing DNS, DHCP, and IPAM

services to ensure reliable network operations and security compliance.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting issues, optimizing address

allocation, and collaborating with network engineers to integrate DDI

services with the network infrastructure. The role requires maintaining

documentation, responding to incidents, and enforcing security policies. 



DNS Management:



- Configure and manage DNS servers, zones, and records.



- Ensure DNS resolution is reliable and responsive.



- Implement DNS security measures such as DNSSEC and DDoS protection.



DHCP Administration:



- Maintain DHCP servers and address pools.



- Monitor and manage IP address assignments and lease durations.



- Troubleshoot DHCP issues and optimize address allocation.



IPAM Operations:



- Perform IP address planning, allocation, and tracking.



- Manage IP address space and subnets using IPAM tools.



- Ensure accurate IP address utilization and reporting.



Network Infrastructure Support:



- Collaborate with network engineers and administrators to integrate

DDI services with the network infrastructure.



- Troubleshoot network connectivity issues related to DNS and DHCP

services.



- Participate in network design and optimization projects.



Security and Compliance:



- Implement and enforce security policies for DNS, DHCP, and IPAM

services.



- Ensure compliance with data protection regulations and industry

standards.



Documentation and Reporting:



- Maintain up-to-date documentation of DDI configurations, changes,

and procedures.



Incident Response and Resolution:



- Respond to incidents related to DNS, DHCP, and IPAM services in a

timely manner.



- Diagnose and resolve service disruptions, outages, or performance

issues.



- Escalate critical issues to higher support levels as needed.





WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:



Education:



- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or

related field or equivalent experience.



Required Certifications:



- Certification in networking technologies (e.g., CCNA, CompTIA

Network+) preferred



Required Experience:



- 3+ years of hands-on network experience



Required Skills & Abilities:



- Experience with DDI platforms, such as BlueCat



- Proficiency in DNS, DHCP, and IP address management principles and

protocols.



- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in troubleshooting

network issues.



- Knowledge of cybersecurity concepts, encryption protocols, and

security best practices.



- Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with

cross-functional teams.



- Experience with APIs, scripting, and Splunk data flows. Preferred

Perl, Python and JavaScript



- Linux administration to include scripting and file system management



Location:



- Preferred - Raleigh, NC- will consider remote based on

qualifications



 

Security Clearance Level:



- Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance



- The security clearance for this program requires the selected

candidate to be a U.S. Citizen and to have resided in the US for the

past five years. The selected candidate cannot have left the country

for longer than 90 consecutive days and no more than 180 cumulative

days.

Arena Technical Resources, LLC, (ATR) is an Equal Opportunity Employer

(EOE) who will provide equal employment opportunity to employees and

applicants for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion,

color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, veteran status, ancestry,

sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status,

family structure, genetic information, or mental or physical disability.