Lead - Network & Design Engineer (DNS, BIND, Route53)

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement and manage enterprise DNS services across AWS Route53, Microsoft DNS and BIND platforms.
• Own the design and governance of public and private DNS infrastructure, including hosted zones, delegation, forwarding, conditional forwarding and resolver services.
• Manage the organisation's domain portfolio, including registrations, renewals, transfers, security controls and lifecycle governance.
• Design and support DNS services integrated with Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), ensuring reliable operation of authentication, Group Policy and Windows-based services.
• Act as the L3 escalation point for complex DNS, domain and network-related incidents.
• Develop and maintain DNS, domain and network standards, documentation and operational processes.
• Design and implement automation solutions using APIs, scripting and Infrastructure as Code.
• Leverage AI-assisted tooling to improve DNS management, domain governance, change validation, troubleshooting and operational reporting.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, security and application teams to deliver resilient and secure services.
• Contribute to the design and support of routing, switching, firewalls, load balancing and hybrid-cloud networking solutions.
• Extensive experience with AWS Route53, including public and private hosted zones, delegation and DNS governance.
• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft DNS running on Active Directory Domain Controllers.
• Strong experience with BIND DNS administration and architecture.
• Deep understanding of DNS protocols, DNSSEC, recursive and authoritative DNS services.
• Experience managing enterprise domain portfolios and registrar relationships.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP networking, routing, switching and network security principles.
• Experience with DNS/IPAM integration and tooling.
• Experience with automation technologies such as Python, PowerShell, Terraform or similar.
• Experience using APIs and Infrastructure as Code to automate operational processes.
• Experience applying AI technologies to infrastructure management, operational efficiency or service automation.
• AWS networking and infrastructure services.
• F5 DNS/GTM and load balancing technologies.
• NetBox, SolarWinds, Infoblox or similar IPAM platforms.
• VPN, firewall and cloud networking technologies.
• GitOps and modern infrastructure automation practices.
• Experience supporting large-scale global enterprise environments.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Automation-first mindset.
• Excellent documentation and governance discipline.
• Ability to lead technical standards and best practices.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Passion for innovation and the practical application of AI within infrastructure operations.
• Why join us? We’re on a journey to become market leaders in our space – and with that comes some incredible opportunities. Collaborate and learn from industry experts from all over the globe. Work with game-changing products and services. Get the training and support you need to try new things, adapt to quick changes and explore different paths. Join Keyloop and progress your career, your way. An inclusive environment to thrive We’re committed to fostering an inclusive work environment. One that respects all dimensions of diversity. We promote an inclusive culture within our business, and we celebrate different employees and lifestyles – not just on key days, but every day. Be rewarded for your efforts We believe people should be paid based on their performance so our pay and benefits reflect this and are designed to attract the very best talent. We encourage everyone in our organisation to explore opportunities which enable them to grow their career through investment in their development but equally by working in a culture which fosters support and unbridled collaboration. Keyloop doesn’t require academic qualifications for this position. We select based on experience and potential, not credentials. We are also an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We value diversity and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. " At Keyloop, AI is a daily ally: We encourage and train every employee to use our AI tools to boost their creativity and productivity. "

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Key Attributes

Qualifications

• Experience with DNS/IPAM integration and tooling.
• Experience with automation technologies such as Python, PowerShell, Terraform or similar.