Principal Systems Engineer (Infoblox DDI)

Themis Insight • Laurel, MD

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Themis Insight solves difficult business, IT, and analytic problems by addressing the whole problem – not just the symptoms – using interdisciplinary approaches that are both practical and innovative. We provide fresh alternatives to ordinary, mainstream consulting firms through small, highly skilled, and hand-picked teams that can meet clients' needs in any industry. Our broad interdisciplinary understanding allows us to provide the right solution, even if it is from outside the industry or traditionally defined problem space. We bring Public and Private, Civilian and Military expertise to every case. We are hiring a Principal Systems Engineer (Infoblox DDI) to work in Laurel, MD. Position location is subject to change based on central MD client's needs. Required: TS/SCI with a Polygraph. Will be an integral member of the DNS, DHCP, IPAM (DDI) Operations Team. Responsible for the automation of requirements management, change management, requirements gathering/tracking, and configuration management. Projects require automated solutions to effectively manage the requirements, link source documents, and architecture. The Systems Engineer shall work with teams to identify, engineer, and implement the most optimum automated solution that follows approved processes for a given project or infrastructure. In addition, the Systems Engineer shall work with all other infrastructure support teams as part of a solution to identify, engineer, and implement solutions that integrate with the automation/infrastructure/productivity tools.

Requirements

• Twenty (20) years experience as a SE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required.
• Demonstrated experience in planning and leading Systems Engineering efforts is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
• Ability to obtain DOD8570-M, IAT Level 1
• Experience with DNS, DHCP, IPAM, Load Balancing (F5/DTC)
• Familiar with outages, latency issues, & trouble shooting
• Proven experience designing and implementing DDI solutions
• Experience with load balancing technologies
• Strong understanding of networking concepts, including IPv4 and IPv6
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience with scripting (Perl, Python) and automation tools a plus
• DNS experience with an understanding of maintenance of Infoblox
• In-depth knowledge of Infoblox DDI (DNS, DHCP, IPAM)
• Experience applying system engineering methodologies and principles
• Familiar with developing modern business methods, and identifying best practices
• Experienced with executing as key coordinator between multiple project teams

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure and scalable DNS, DHCP, and IPAM (DDI) solutions using Infoblox DDI.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex DDI issues
• Automate DDI workflows to improve efficiency
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to internal teams on all aspects of DDI, including IPv4 and IPv6
• Maintain awareness of the latest Infoblox DDI features and best practices

Benefits

• Competitive health, dental, and vision plans with 100% paid premiums.
• 401k: We contribute 6% even if you don't!
• Time Off: 11 standard holidays, and 25 days of PTO
• Career Development: Get career counseling and individualized career development plans, including education and training.
• Employee referral bonuses for successful hires

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees