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DNS Architect - SC Cleared

Job Posted: 2 days ago

Salary: £ 563 - 581 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Wokingham, Berkshire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Role Title: DNS Architect

Wokingham Hybrid - 40% remote, 60% office

Duration: 4 Months - likely to be extended

Day rate: £563 - £581

CONTRACTOR MUST BE SC CLEARED (ACTIVE)

My client is seeking an experienced and highly skilled DNS Architect to design, implement, and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performance Domain Name System (DNS) solutions. This role is critical in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of network naming services across enterprise and cloud environments. 

The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise in DNS technologies with strong architectural, troubleshooting, and automation capabilities.

Your New Role

DNS Architect on a 4-month contract (likely extension), £563-£581 per day
Design and develop scalable DNS architectures across enterprise and cloud platforms
Manage and optimise DNS platforms (BIND, Microsoft DNS, Infoblox, AWS Route 53, Azure DNS)
Lead DNS strategy including scalability, high availability, and performance optimisation
Oversee DNS migrations, upgrades, and transformations
Implement and maintain DNS security (DNSSEC, DDoS protection, threat mitigation)
Monitor performance, availability, and ensure robust incident response processes
Act as escalation point for complex DNS/network issues and lead root cause analysis
Drive automation using scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash) and Infrastructure as Code
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and best practices
What You'll Need to Succeed

Active SC Clearance (essential)
Expert knowledge of DNS protocols (recursion, caching, TCP/UDP, zone transfers)
Strong experience with DNS platforms (BIND, Windows DNS, Infoblox) and cloud DNS services
Knowledge of DNS security, including DNSSEC and DDoS mitigation techniques
Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, routing, firewalls, load balancing)
Experience with automation and scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash)
Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, ARM, CloudFormation)
Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills
Excellent communication, collaboration, and documentation abilities
High attention to detail and ability to work across technical teams
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