Domain Name System Administrator

Domain Name System Administrator

Description -

Job Summary

This role is responsible for managing and maintaining HP’s Domain Name System (DNS) infrastructure, ensuring that domain names translate accurately to IP addresses by configuring, monitoring, and troubleshooting DNS records, zones, and servers, adhering to security protocols and compliance standards, and collaborating with various IT teams to resolve complex issues related to internet connectivity and domain name resolution

Key responsibilities of a DNS administrator may include:

• DNS configuration and management:
  • Overseeing the complete life cycle of DNS records (A records, CNAME records, MX records, etc.) within HP’s ecosystem
  • Managing DNS zones and record sets 
  • Implementing DNS security features like DNSSEC 
• Monitoring and troubleshooting:
  • Monitoring DNS management performance and health 
  • Identifying and resolving DNS related issues like slow resolution times, incorrect record mappings, or outages 
  • Troubleshooting DNS configuration errors and resolving user-related DNS problems 
• Network administration:
  • Managing IP address allocation and management (IPAM) 
  • Collaborating with network teams to maintain network infrastructure 
  • Implementing load balancing strategies for DNS servers 
• Security and compliance:
  • Ensuring DNS infrastructure is secure and compliant with industry standards 
  • Monitoring for potential security threats and vulnerabilities related to DNS 
  • Implementing appropriate access controls and user permissions 
• Documentation and reporting:
  • Maintaining comprehensive documentation of DNS configurations and processes 
  • Generating reports on DNS usage and performance metrics 

Education & Experience Recommended

• Four-year or Graduate Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence.
• Typically has 7-10 years of job-related experience or 5-7 years of management experience, preferably in IT supervisory, or a related field.

Required skills and qualifications:

• Strong understanding of DNS protocols and concepts
• Experience with DNS server administration tools (e.g., BIND, Microsoft DNS, Infoblox)
• Networking knowledge including IP addressing, routing, and network topology
• Familiarity with Linux or Windows server operating systems
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills to explain technical concepts to non-technical users 

Disclaimer
• This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.

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Data & Information Technology

Schedule -

Full time

Shift -

No shift premium (United States of America)

Travel -

Relocation -

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