Senior DHCP Migration Engineer

Compunnel

$80K — $120K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in DHCP configuration and troubleshooting
  • Expertise in ISC KEA DHCP server management
  • Strong Linux system administration skills
  • Proficient in automation scripting and tools like Python and Ansible
  • Experience with database optimization relevant to KEA
  • Hands-on knowledge of monitoring tools such as Kibana and Grafana

Responsibilities

  • Lead the migration from ISC DHCPD to ISC KEA DHCP servers
  • Design and configure KEA DHCP server with a focus on performance
  • Automate DHCP deployments using Ansible and scripting languages
  • Implement monitoring solutions using STORK and Grafana
  • Troubleshoot complex DHCP and networking issues
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to define project requirements
  • Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead a significant infrastructure project
  • Work in a collaborative and innovative environment
  • Potential for professional growth and technical mentorship
  • Exposure to advanced monitoring and automation tools
  • Engage with a diverse team of IT professionals
Full Job Description
Job Summary:

We are seeking a Senior DHCP Migration Engineer to lead and manage a complex migration project from ISC DHCPD servers to ISC KEA within a Linux-based environment. The ideal candidate should possess deep technical knowledge in DHCP, automation tools, and monitoring platforms, and demonstrate the ability to manage both technical execution and a small project team.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Lead the migration from ISC DHCPD to ISC KEA DHCP servers in a Linux environment
  • Design and configure KEA DHCP server, including lease storage and database tuning
  • Automate DHCP deployments and configuration using scripting tools and Ansible
  • Integrate monitoring and reporting solutions using STORK, Kibana, Grafana, and Zabbix
  • Troubleshoot complex DHCP issues, including HA configurations and performance bottlenecks
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements, timelines, and deliverables
  • Provide technical mentorship to team members and lead by example
  • Document configurations, procedures, and best practices throughout the migration lifecycle


Required Skills:
  • Strong experience with ISC KEA DHCP: configuration, tuning, and troubleshooting
  • Deep understanding of ISC DHCPD and legacy environments
  • Proficiency with Linux system administration and networking fundamentals
  • Experience with databases used in KEA lease storage and performance optimization
  • Skilled in scripting and automation tools such as Python, Ansible, Terraform
  • Hands-on experience with monitoring tools like STORK, Elastic/Kibana, Grafana, Zabbix
  • Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills in DHCP and network service environments


Preferred Skills:
  • Prior experience leading infrastructure migration projects
  • Familiarity with high-availability and failover configurations in DHCP services
  • Experience with project planning, task assignment, and timeline management


Certifications:

(Not specified)

Education:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Network Engineering, or related field preferred

Education: Bachelors Degree

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