DNS Engineer - Hybrid

Posted 3 Days Ago
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Willowdale, ON
5-7 Years Experience
Consumer Web • eCommerce • Internet of Things
We empower brands and people to amplify their online presence.
The Role
The DNS Engineer will be responsible for architecture, design, deployment, and implementation of DNS infrastructure in a globally distributed environment. They will work on security, publication, and resolution for DNS systems and provide support for emerging protocols. Key responsibilities include hardware/software implementation, troubleshooting, vendor integration, automation, and protocol collaboration. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, 5+ years of UNIX systems operations experience, and 3+ years in DNS Administration. Strong scripting skills, knowledge of DNS protocol operations, and the ability to work internationally are required.
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Summary / Objective
The DNS Engineer will be instrumental in the ongoing architecture, design, deployment and implementation of the supporting infrastructure to facilitate DNS applications in a globally distributed environment, including traditional as well as cloud-based initiatives. The DNS Engineer may also take an active lead in developing and shaping the future of the Internet by working within the Internet community to define, build and implement emerging technologies.
The DNS Engineer will be an integral part of our DNS Infrastructure group. The DNS Infrastructure Group is responsible for running the DNS for over 450 Top Level Domains on the Internet, as well as devising and providing support for emerging protocols in our industry.
This role reports to the Sr. Director, DNS Infrastructure
What You'll Do

  • Implement new hardware and software infrastructure for DNS security, publication and resolution
  • Design next generation DNS infrastructure, including systems, networks, and cloud-based initiatives
  • Retrofit of existing DNS hardware/software
  • Troubleshoot and maintain DNS hardware/software
  • Evaluate new hardware/software/protocols for production viability
  • Work with vendors to integrate and support systems
  • Document and train peers and non-peer groups both within the organization, as well as externally for customers, government agencies, and the Internet community at-large
  • Provide second-level support to resolve customer and organization name service issues as submitted within the ticketing system, or as escalated by the NOC
  • Develop pipelines, workflows, scripts and applications to automate common or repetitive tasks
  • Participate in DNS-Operator and Network-Operator Communities
  • Collaborate on protocol specification and review
  • Other duties as assigned


Who You Are / What You Bring

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years experience in UNIX systems operations, preferably Linux and FreeBSD
  • 3+ years experience at the corporate level (or within the registry industry) in DNS Administration and Operations, using one or more of: BIND, NSD, knot
  • Extensive experience in scripting using UNIX-based tools, (shell, sed, awk, perl, etc.)
  • Experience with packet and traffic analysis
  • Demonstrated knowledge of DNS protocol and operations
  • Knowledge of domain name registration and resolution protocols beneficial
  • Participate in on-call rotation
  • Ability to work across time zones as part of an international organization
  • Ability to travel as needed


Nice to Have

  • 1+ years DNSSEC operations experience, including work with High Security Modules (HSMs)
  • Python experience
  • Experience in containerization, production rollouts and deployment scheduling in a widely distributed environment
    • Cloud-based rollouts are a plus.
  • Experience in routing protocols, including BGP (quagga, ExaBGP), multicast, and anycast
  • 2+ years experience working with IPv6
  • Cisco CCNA or equivalent experience
  • Demonstrated knowledge of DNSSEC


Salary Range
The base salary range for this full-time position is CAD $100,000 - $125,500 plus additional benefits. In addition, the successful candidate will be eligible to receive other compensation from time to time in the form of discretionary and/or nondiscretionary bonuses and long-term incentive plan. Actual compensation will be influenced by a candidate's qualifications, internal employee equity considerations, and location. We will not ask for information about a candidate's current or past compensation for purposes of developing an offer of employment.
Note: Benefits programs are subject to eligibility requirements and may vary in certain locations.
A few things to know about us
Identity Digital is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or any other category prohibited by local, or federal law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, social and recreational activities, and termination.
Background Check Statement
At the time of an offer, you will be required to complete a background check. Any offer is contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
Accommodation Statement
We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Identity Digital will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact our Recruiting Team at [email protected].

Top Skills

Bind
Freebsd
Knot
Linux
Nsd
Python
Unix
The Company
HQ: Bellevue, WA
275 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 2010

What We Do

Identity Digital simplifies and connects the online world with relevant and memorable domain names that allow people to build, market, and own their digital identities.

We operate the world’s largest portfolio of top-level domains and operate hundreds of others for registry partners on our innovative registry services platform. Across all our businesses, we safely and securely operate nearly 25 million domains.

Beyond our domain name registry and innovative registry services platform, we help customers discover, register, support, and use high-quality domain names with our registrar, Name.com.

Our diverse, distributed DNS (Domain Name System) system provides 100% domain availability coupled with state-of-the-art security against attack and abuse. Currently, we support a very diverse group of domains, and two of the largest being .AU and .ORG.

Why Work With Us

We have an environment that allows everyone to explore their role from every angle. If you are looking to grow your career while being a part of a stable, successful and growing tech company, Identity Digital is a great place. We offer the best of both worlds, solid funding, pay, and benefits within a friendly, fun, tight-knit company culture.

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