DNS Infrastructure Architect

Infrastructure ArchitectWokingham / Hybrid - 2 days work from home4 months initial contract 559 per day inside IR35Active SC clearance We are seeking an experienced DNS Architect to join a growing infrastructure and cloud technology team. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of the design, security, and evolution of critical DNS services that support large-scale enterprise and cloud environments.As the DNS subject matter expert, you will be responsible for defining architecture standards, driving automation, enhancing security, and ensuring the resilience and performance of core naming services. You will work closely with network, cloud, infrastructure, and security teams to deliver scalable and secure DNS solutions that support business-critical operations.What You''ll Be DoingDesigning and implementing enterprise-scale DNS architectures across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments.Managing and optimising DNS services, including zones, delegations, and name resolution processes.Defining standards, governance, and best practices for DNS services.Implementing security controls including DNSSEC, threat protection, and DDoS mitigation.Leading DNS migrations, upgrades, and transformation initiatives.Monitoring DNS performance, availability, and resilience, driving continuous improvements where required.Acting as the technical escalation point for complex DNS and network-related issues.Developing automation solutions using scripting and Infrastructure as Code ..... full job details .....