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SME - F5, Infoblox IPAM
India
Job Description
SME - F5, Infoblox IPAM
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Job Summary
The Subject Matter Expert (Support & Ops) plays a pivotal role in ensuring timely resolution of escalations and incidents within the Support & Operations team. This role emphasizes efficient analysis in alignment with service level agreements (SLAs) and quality standards, contributing significantly to customer satisfaction and operational excellence.
We are seeking a skilled DDI Engineer with solid expertise in DNS, DHCP, and IP Address Management (IPAM) technologies. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, administering, troubleshooting, and optimizing enterprise DDI infrastructure to ensure high availability, scalability, and security of network services. Experience with industry-leading DDI platforms such as TCPWave and QIP (QIP DDI solutions) will be considered a significant advantage.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and support enterprise-wide DNS, DHCP, and IPAM (DDI) environments. Configure and maintain DNS zones, records, delegations, forwarders, conditional forwarders, and DNS security settings. Administer various DNS record types including: A Records AAAA Records CNAME Records MX Records PTR Records TXT Records SRV Records NS Records Design, configure, and troubleshoot DHCP scopes, reservations, options, failover, and relay configurations. Perform IP address management activities including subnet planning, IP allocation, utilization tracking, and IP lifecycle management. Monitor DDI infrastructure performance and proactively address service issues. Conduct root cause analysis for DNS/DHCP-related incidents and implement permanent fixes. Work closely with Network, Security, Cloud, and Infrastructure teams to support business applications. Implement best practices for DNS security, availability, and compliance. Support migration, upgrade, and consolidation projects involving DDI platforms. Develop and maintain DDI-related operational documentation, SOPs, and knowledge articles. Participate in on-call support and incident management activities.
1. Ensure Timely Resolution And Quality Compliance Of Escalated Incidents And Tickets Using F5 And Ddi-Infoblox/Efficient Ip Technology, Adhering To Slas And Operational Standards.
2. Mentor Team Members And Administrators By Preparing Standard Operating Procedures (Sops) And Maintaining Comprehensive Documentation, While Facilitating Knowledge Sharing To Enhance Team Efficiency.
3. Validate Change Order Implementation Plans And Ensure Human Error Compliance, Actively Participating In Capacity Planning To Optimize Resource Utilization.
4.
Foster Positive Customer Feedback And Satisfaction By Engaging In Customer Meetings To Understand And Address Any Operational Challenges They Face.
5. Conduct And Validate Analyses Such As Root Cause Analysis And Trend Analysis, Preparing Insightful Reports To Facilitate Performance Improvements And Presenting Findings To Key Business Stakeholders.
Skill Requirements
DNS Administration Strong understanding of: Recursive and Authoritative DNS Zone Transfers (AXFR/IXFR) Split-Horizon DNS DNS Delegation DNSSEC Dynamic DNS (DDNS) Forwarders and Conditional Forwarders DNS Load Balancing concepts Global Traffic Management concepts DHCP Administration DHCP Scope Management DHCP Reservations DHCP Failover DHCP Relay Agents Lease Management DHCP Options Configuration IPv4 and IPv6 DHCP IP Address Management (IPAM) IP Address Allocation and Tracking Subnet Planning and Management Network Discovery IP Utilization Reporting Capacity Planning Networking Knowledge TCP/IP Protocol Suite OSI Model Routing and Switching Fundamentals VLANs NAT
1. Proficient In F5 Technologies And Ddi-Infoblox/Efficient Ip Solutions.
2. Strong Analytical Skills With The Ability To Conduct Root Cause And Trend Analysis.
3. Excellent Documentation Skills And Experience In Preparing Sops.
4. Strong Communication Skills For Effective Stakeholder Engagement.
5. Familiarity With Capacity Planning And Change Management Processes.
Other Requirements
1. Optional But Valuable: Itil Foundation Certification.
2. Optional But Valuable: F5 Certified Administrator (F5-Ca) Certification
Experience working with: TCPWave DDI Solution DNS Management DHCP Management IPAM DNS Automation DNS Security Features QIP DDI Solution (Infoblox QIP/BlueCat/QIP environments) Enterprise DNS Administration DHCP Administration IPAM Operations DDI Migrations and Upgrades Cloud DNS Services: Azure DNS AWS Route 53 Google Cloud DNS DNS Security: DNSSEC RPZ DNS Firewall DDoS Mitigation Concepts
Information at a Glance
Why HCLTech?
At HCLTech, you'll supercharge your potential. You'll find your career. And you'll find your spark. All at a place that knows that helping its customers stay on top starts by putting its people first.
HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 223,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending June 2026 totaled $14.8 billion.
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