We are seeking an experienced DDI Engineer specializing in TCPWave to design, implement, operate, and optimize enterprise DNS, DHCP, and IP Address Management (IPAM) infrastructure. The role focuses on TCPWave DDI platform engineering, automation, security integration, and high availability across global environments.
Responsibilities1. TCPWave DDI Engineering
- Design, deploy, and manage TCPWave DDI infrastructure (DNS, DHCP, IPAM).
- Migrate legacy DDI platforms (e.g., Nokia QIP) to TCPWave.
- Configure DNS views, zones, forwarders, RPZ, and DNSSEC.
- Manage DHCP scopes, failover configurations, and IP allocation strategies.
- Maintain IPAM structure, network containers, VRFs, VLAN mappings.
- Manage internal and external DNS (authoritative & recursive).
- Implement DNS security controls (RPZ, DNS logging, DDoS protection).
- Integrate with security platforms such as:
- Cisco Umbrella
- Splunk
- Monitor DNS performance and mitigate DNS-based attacks.
- Develop automation workflows using TCPWave REST APIs.
- Integrate DDI with:
- ServiceNow (ITSM integration)
- CI/CD pipelines
- Ansible / Python automation
- Enable self-service IP provisioning.
- Automate DNS record lifecycle management.
- Provide L2/L3 support for DDI incidents.
- Troubleshoot DNS resolution failures, DHCP conflicts, IP allocation issues.
- Participate in change management and release governance.
- Ensure compliance with ISO standards and internal audit controls.
- Design HA architecture for DNS/DHCP clusters.
- Ensure disaster recovery readiness and replication strategies.
- Conduct capacity planning and performance tuning.
- Monitor DNS query trends and anomaly detection
5–10 years in DNS/DHCP/IPAM engineering
3+ years hands-on TCPWave experience
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / IT / Engineering (preferred)
Relevant certifications (Linux, DNS, Network, Security) are a plus
Top Skills
What We Do
Ford is a global company with shared ideals and a deep sense of family. From our earliest days as a pioneer of modern transportation, we have sought to make the world a better place – one that benefits lives, communities and the planet. We are here to provide the means for every person to move and pursue their dreams, serving as a bridge between personal freedom and the future of mobility. In that pursuit, our 186,000 employees around the world help to set the pace of innovation every day.
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