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Vanguard · 4 months ago

Lead Network Engineer - DNS

positionDallas, TX
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
date5+ years exp

Vanguard is a company focused on the long-term financial wellbeing of its clients. They are seeking a Lead Network Engineer to design and maintain DNS infrastructure, ensuring security and performance while collaborating with network operations teams.

FinanceFinancial Services
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Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain DNS infrastructure, including DNS servers, DNSSEC, and DNS load balancing
Configure and troubleshoot DNS zones, records, and delegations
Ensure DNS security, including DNSSEC, DNS amplification attacks, and DNS tunneling
Collaborate with network operations team to ensure DNS services are aligned with business objectives
Develop and implement DNS disaster recovery and business continuity plans
Monitor DNS performance, identify bottlenecks, and optimize DNS services for improved performance
Stay up-to-date with emerging DNS technologies, trends, and best practices
Participate in team on-call rotation and escalations for DNS-related issues
Engineer the DNS environment, ensuring alignment with DNS hosting and product roadmap strategy
Drive the direction of the DNS hosting and product roadmap strategy, in collaboration with architects

Qualification

DNS engineeringDNS protocolsNetwork protocolsScripting languagesDNS securityCloud-based DNS servicesDevOps practicesDNS-related certificationsEmerging DNS technologiesProblem-solvingAttention to detailWork under pressure

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Networking, or related experience supporting Networking
At least 5 years of experience in DNS engineering, network engineering, or related field
In-depth knowledge of DNS protocols (DNS, DNSSEC, EDNS), DNS server software (BIND, PowerDNS, Microsoft DNS, FRR), DNS management tools, and DNS routing techniques
Strong understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, ICMP) and network architecture
Experience with scripting languages (Python, Perl, Bash) and automation tools (Ansible, Terraform)
Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure

Preferred

DNS-related certifications (e.g., Certified DNS Engineer)
Experience with cloud-based DNS services (e.g., Amazon Route 53, Google Cloud DNS)
Knowledge of emerging DNS technologies (e.g., DNS over HTTPS, DNS over TLS)
Experience with DNS security, including DNSSEC, DNS amplification attacks, and DNS tunneling
Experience with DevOps practices and tools (e.g., Git)

Company

Vanguard

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Check is a client-owned investment company that offers low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, advice, and related services.
dateFounded in 1975
location
Kelayres, Pennsylvania, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://investor.vanguard.com/corporate-portal

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
ic@3401
2017-03-31Non Equity Assistance

Leadership Team

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Salim Ramji
Chief Executive Officer
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Andrew Maack
Principal, Head of US Equity Index Portfolio Management
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