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Senior Network Engineer


Company : First Point Group


Location : Hammersmith, England


Created : 2025-04-25


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

First Point Group is recruiting for a Network Engineer on behalf of a global broadcast and media technology company that delivers high-availability solutions for content distribution and media workflows. The successful candidate must have strong hands-on Infoblox experience, expertise in DNS/DHCP migration, and the ability to re-design Infoblox architecture for external DNS hosting.This is a contract opportunity to start within the next 2-4 weeks. This role will require 2 days per week in the London office (on Central Line). PLEASE NOTE - sponsorship can not be provided. Candidates must live in the UK with valid rights to work.Job Description:We are seeking a Network Engineer with specialist skills in Infoblox to lead a crucial DNS migration and infrastructure re-design project. This role involves migrating services from a legacy Infoblox platform into a newer, live environment and implementing improvements to support public-facing DNS requirements.Youll be joining a technical team within a globally recognised media organisation responsible for some of the most critical IP and broadcast systems in the industry.Key ResponsibilitiesMigrate services from a legacy Infoblox system into a current, active Infoblox deployment.Redesign the existing architecture to enable secure external DNS hosting.Consolidate DNS, DHCP, and IPAM data across systems.Configure Infoblox to fully support Active Directory DNS integration.Collaborate across infrastructure and security teams to ensure smooth rollout and adoption.Maintain documentation and deliver handovers for operational teams.Essential Skills & ExperienceDeep, hands-on experience with Infoblox, including migration, design, and administration.Strong knowledge of DNS, DHCP, and IPAM, especially within enterprise-scale environments.Experience with Active Directory-integrated DNS configurations.Proven experience handling complex network transformation projects.Ability to work independently in a dynamic technical environment.Desirable SkillsConfiguration and operational knowledge of Juniper and Brocade network devices.Familiarity with Infoblox automation/API scripting tools (e.g., Python).Exposure to media or broadcast-related networking is a bonus (not essential)