Architect
Job Title: DNS Architect
Location: Wokingham -3 Day WFO
Duration: 27/11/2026 (4 initial months)
Pay Rate: £581 per day all inc. (PAYE through FCSA Umbrella)
Job Description
Seeking an experienced and highly skilled DNS Architect to design, implement, and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performance Domain Name System (DNS) solutions. This role is critical in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of network naming services across enterprise and cloud environments.
The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise in DNS technologies with strong architectural, troubleshooting, and automation capabilities.
Key Responsibilities:
Architecture & Design
Design and develop robust DNS architectures for enterprise, hybrid, and cloud environments.
Define DNS strategies for scalability, high availability, redundancy, and performance.
Create and maintain DNS standards, governance, and best practices.
Implementation & Management
Deploy, configure, and manage DNS platforms (e.g., BIND, Microsoft DNS, Infoblox, AWS Route 53, Azure DNS).
Manage DNS zones, records, delegations, and name resolution processes.
Oversee DNS migrations, upgrades, and transformations.
Security & Compliance
Implement DNS security controls including DNSSEC, DDoS mitigation, and threat protection.
Collaborate with security teams to detect and mitigate DNS-based attacks (e.g., spoofing, tunneling).
Ensure compliance with internal and external regulatory requirements.
Performance & Monitoring
Monitor DNS service health, performance, and availability.
Optimize query resolution performance and latency.
Implement logging, alerting, and incident response processes.
Troubleshooting & Support
Act as an escalation point for complex DNS and network-related issues.
Conduct root cause analysis and implement preventative solutions.
Provide expert support for cross-functional teams.
Automation & Innovation
Develop automation scripts and tools (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for DNS provisioning and management.
Drive continuous improvement through automation and infrastructure-as-code practices.
Stay up to date with emerging DNS technologies and trends.
Key Skills & Competencies
Expert-level understanding of DNS protocols (UDP/TCP, recursion, caching, zone transfers)
Hands-on experience with DNS platforms: BIND, Windows DNS, Infoblox
Cloud DNS services (AWS Route 53, Azure DNS, Google Cloud DNS)
Strong knowledge of:
DNSSEC, DHCP, IP Address Management (IPAM)
Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, routing, firewalls, load balancing)
Experience with automation and scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash)
Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, CloudFormation)
Security Skills
Knowledge of DNS security threats and mitigation techniques
Experience with DDoS protection services and secure DNS architectures
Analytical & Problem-Solving
Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
Ability to analyze complex network and DNS issues
Soft Skills
Excellent communication and documentation skills
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills