SAIC-posted 3 months ago
Beltsville, MD
11-50 employees

SAIC has an opportunity for a DNS Administrator in Beltsville, MD to support Department of State’s (DoS) Bureau of Diplomatic Technology (DT). This role is highly technical and requires a candidate with a strong foundation in DNS and networking, as well as the ability to troubleshoot and document complex issues effectively. The role is hybrid and requires 3 days onsite and two days remote. It is typically M-F 0830-1700. (Note: Hour's dependent on mission priorities to include potential on-call and may migrate to a shift position TBD)

  • Design, configure, and manage DNS systems in a large enterprise environment.
  • Ensure DNS architecture is secure, efficient, and scalable.
  • Troubleshoot DNS issues at both intra-network and inter-network levels.
  • Manage and optimize IPAM, DHCP, and NTP systems.
  • Support and maintain Active Directory integration with DNS.
  • Create detailed documentation of root causes for issues, including remediation and detection strategies.
  • Maintain clear records of DNS configurations and changes.
  • BS & Minimum of 5 years in IT, with a focus on DNS, IP, and related systems; MS & 3 years; may accept additional experience in lieu of degree.
  • Proven ability to debug complex, cross-system DNS and IP-related issues.
  • In-depth knowledge of DNS protocols and enterprise-level BIND DNS management.
  • Familiarity with DNS server types, resource records, DNSSEC (DNS Security Extensions), and DNS communication within and outside the enterprise.
  • Experience in troubleshooting DNS issues and managing DNS servers.
  • Strong understanding of IP Address Management (IPAM), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), and Network Time Protocol (NTP).
  • Knowledge of Active Directory and its integration with DNS.
  • Understanding of TCP/IP subnetting, including CIDR (Classless Inter-Domain Routing) calculations, differentiating between public and private subnets, and identifying hosts within a subnet.
  • Basic knowledge of routing and routing protocols.
  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to document root causes, remediation steps, and detection methods for issues within the specified technologies.
  • Advanced knowledge of TCP/IP subnetting and routing protocols.
  • Experience with DNSSEC implementation and management.
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