Senior Network Engineer

Job Tittle: Network Engineer VDuration: 04-month contract with possible extensionLocation: Chicago IL 60606Job Description:The DDI Engineer will work within foundational services organization. The ideal candidate will design, operate, and enhance a hybrid DNS/DHCP/IPAM infrastructure spanning on-prem, software-defined infrastructure, and cloud environments, such as AWS Route53 and/or Azure DNS.Stay abreast of industry knowledge of DDI technologies (Infoblox, BlueCat etc.) and manage hybrid DNS architectures across on-prem, AWS Route53, and Azure DNS to ensure seamless name resolutions and zone delegation.Automates DNS/DHCP/IPAM workflows using Ansible, Python, and APIs; implements CI/CD pipelines, monitoring solutions, and automated zone-sync validation and compliance enforcement. Troubleshoots complex DNS/DHCP/IPAM issues, conducts detailed RCAs, provides permanent corrective fixes, and leads Priority 1 incident and network-outage investigations.Establishes and maintains technical standards, reviews security releases and CVEs, provides mitigation guidance, and certifies hardware platforms and code versions. Maintains comprehensive documentation, runbooks, and procedural materials to support operational excellence and global team knowledge continuity.Interfaces with Cloud, Network, Security teams, other technology towers, and vendors to design resilient hybrid DDI solutions and ensure alignment across internal and external partners.Acts as the Network SME on initiatives, collaborates on scopes of work (including budgets), partners with business teams, and participates in long-term technology strategy and direction.“Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.”