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.
You'll 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 Responsibilities
- Migrate 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 & Experience
- Deep, 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 Skills
- Configuration 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)
