DNS Solutions Architect Role Overview
This position is responsible for leading the design, implementation, and optimization of cutting-edge DNS solutions.
The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in DNS technologies, F5 platforms, and the ability to architect highly scalable and secure DNS infrastructures.
Key Responsibilities:
* Architect and Design end-to-end F5 DNS solutions, including Authoritative, Recursive, and Cache Server architectures that meet business needs for scalability, high availability, and security.
* Lead the integration of DNS64, DNSSEC, and other advanced DNS features into existing infrastructures to ensure seamless IPv6/IPv4 interoperability.
* Define the DNS architecture roadmap, aligning with business and technical requirements, and ensuring the future scalability and robustness of the DNS ecosystem.
* Design DNS security solutions, leveraging F5's DNS features to prevent DDoS attacks, enhance DNS security, and ensure compliance with best practices and regulatory standards.
* Develop and document high-level DNS design patterns and best practices, and provide thought leadership to guide implementation teams.
* Collaborate with other architects, engineers, and network teams to ensure seamless integration with the broader network infrastructure (e.g., firewalls, load balancers, and security solutions).
* Drive DNS performance optimisation, conducting assessments and providing solutions to improve query response times and reduce latency.
* Oversee the DNS lifecycle management, from planning and design through to deployment, operations, and continuous improvement.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Extensive experience designing and deploying F5 DNS solutions, specifically Authoritative DNS, Recursive DNS, and Cache Server architectures.
* Deep understanding of DNS64, DNSSEC, Anycast DNS, and Global Server Load Balancing (GSLB).
* Proven track record of architecting large-scale, secure, and highly available DNS infrastructures in complex environments.
* Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their integration with on-premises DNS infrastructures.
* Strong experience in networking protocols (DNS, TCP/IP, HTTP, HTTPS, etc.) and troubleshooting.
* Expertise in automation using tools like Ansible, Terraform, or Python to deploy and manage DNS solutions.
* In-depth knowledge of monitoring, analytics, and performance tuning for DNS services.
Preferred Qualifications:
* F5 Certified Technology Specialist (F5-CTS) or F5 Certified Architect (F5-CA) certification.
* Experience with multi-cloud architectures and DNS integration in hybrid environments.
* Experience with DDoS mitigation solutions and advanced DNS security measures.
* Expertise in content delivery networks (CDN) and distributed network architectures.
About This Opportunity:
This is a full-time role that requires strong strategic thinking, excellent communication skills, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
The ideal candidate will be able to design solutions that address both current needs and future requirements, and will have a proven track record of guiding teams through the design and implementation of mission-critical DNS solutions.