IP Address Management (IPAM) Engineer

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

This position will lead and optimize the organization's IP infrastructure strategy. Position will design, implement, and maintain scalable IP address architectures, integrating IPAM and DDI (DNS/DHCP Infrastructure) tools, and automating network management processes. This role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams to standardize best practices, enhance team capabilities, and ensure seamless integration with network monitoring tools. The IPAM Engineer will be responsible for maintaining the IPAM infrastructure and IP capacity planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 8 years of experience in network engineering, with a focus on IP address management.
• Proven experience in designing, deploying, and maintaining scalable IPAM solutions, emphasizing optimization and future growth.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with EfficientIP IPAM tools
• Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
• Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
• Linux Professional Institute Certification (LPIC-1, LPIC-2)
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
• Infoblox Certified DNS Specialist (CDS) or similar IPAM-specific certifications

Responsibilities

• Proactively monitor IP address usage trends and recommend adjustments to support business expansion and prevent exhaustion.
• Designs and implements IP address architecture for new network deployments.
• Develops a comprehensive IPAM strategy that aligns with the organization's long-term growth plans, ensuring scalability, flexibility, and integration with current and future infrastructure.
• Designs and maintains a roadmap for IPAM technology upgrades that incorporates emerging trends, tools, and industry standards, ensuring the organization stays ahead of the curve.
• Upgrades, patches, and maintains IPAM infrastructure both on-premises and in the cloud to ensure peak performance, security, and reliability.
• Provides guidance for the design and integration of applications, ensuring efficient IPAM implementation.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, and IT support teams to develop best practices, standard operating procedures, and training programs for improved team performance.
• Ensures seamless integration between IPAM systems and network monitoring or management tools.
• Identifies and resolves IP-related conflicts quickly, minimizing downtime and operational disruptions.
• Delivers advanced technical support for IPAM escalations and ensure timely issue resolution.
• Develops and maintain IP documentation, including subnet usage, and allocation reports.
• Ensures compliance with organizational standards, regulatory guidelines, and industry best practices for IP address management.
• Performs capacity planning and recommend strategies for scaling IP resources according to business needs.
• Stays current with emerging IPAM technologies and trends to enhance IP management capabilities; contribute to network automation efforts by developing scripts and tools to streamline software-defined network solutions.
• Coordinates cross-functionally with multiple teams to manage schedules, ensuring successful project execution and alignment.
• Designs detailed network architecture specifications, including MOPs and comprehensive project plans.
• Provides detailed insights for hardware and software selection, implementation methodologies, and tools that meet current and future business needs.
• Mentors and supports junior Network Engineers, fostering skill development and knowledge transfer.
• Maintains awareness of technological advancements, industry trends, and regulatory changes through training, trade shows, and professional development opportunities.
• Implements security best practices to safeguard cloud network infrastructure against cyber threats and unauthorized access.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100%25 coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior