IP Services Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior IP Services Engineer with extensive experience in enterprise IP services and application delivery technologies. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of hands-on experience implementing and supporting F5 BIG-IP, Infoblox DDI, NGINX , and related IP service technologies within large-scale enterprise and data centre environments. The role will focus on the deployment, migration, implementation, and optimisation of application delivery controllers (ADC), DNS/DHCP/IPAM (DDI), and web proxy solutions. Candidates should also possess scripting capabilities to support automation and operational efficiency, along with a strong understanding of Routing & Switching fundamentals.

Deploy, configure, and implement enterprise IP Services solutions across customer environments. Lead F5 BIG-IP migration projects , including migration from hardware appliances to Virtual Editions (VE/VM). Install, configure, and maintain NGINX web servers, reverse proxies, and load balancing solutions. Deploy and manage Infoblox DDI solutions, including DNS, DHCP, and IP Address Management (IPAM). Configure and optimise Layer 4–7 application delivery and load balancing services. Perform implementation, migration, and upgrade activities for enterprise IP Services infrastructure. Develop and maintain automation scripts to streamline deployment and operational tasks. Troubleshoot complex application delivery, DNS, DHCP, IPAM, and load balancing issues. Collaborate with Network, Security, Infrastructure, Cloud, and Application teams during project delivery. Perform implementation validation, testing, cutovers, and post-deployment support. Create and maintain technical documentation, implementation guides, and operational procedures. Participate in change management processes and ensure all implementation activities comply with customer standards. Provide technical expertise and support for critical incidents and infrastructure upgrades.

Mandatory Skills & Experience Minimum 10 years of hands-on experience in enterprise IP Services technologies. Strong implementation and deployment experience with: F5 BIG-IP (LTM, GTM/DNS) F5 Virtual Edition (VE) / Migration to Virtual Machine NGINX Infoblox DDI (DNS, DHCP, IPAM) Proven experience migrating F5 appliances from physical to virtual environments. Strong experience configuring: Load Balancing SSL Offloading Virtual Servers Pools Health Monitors iRules (preferred) Experience deploying and administering NGINX as: Reverse Proxy Load Balancer Web Server API Gateway Strong knowledge of Infoblox DDI architecture and implementation. Hands-on scripting/programming experience using one or more of: Python Bash Shell Scripting PowerShell Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills. Good understanding of Routing & Switching fundamentals to support IP Services deployment. Experience working within enterprise and data centre environments. Familiarity with ITIL processes and change management. Good to Have Experience with open-source technologies and automation frameworks. Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Ansible or Terraform. Experience with Linux system administration. Exposure to Kubernetes, Docker, or containerised application environments. Experience with cloud-based load balancing and DNS services (AWS, Azure, GCP). Knowledge of REST APIs and API integrations. Preferred Certifications F5 Certified BIG-IP Administrator (F5-CA) F5 Certified Technology Specialist (F5-CTS) NGINX Certified Professional Infoblox Certified DDI Administrator (CDCA) Cisco CCNP Enterprise ITIL Foundation Key Competencies Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills. Strong understanding of enterprise application delivery architecture. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary project teams. Customer-focused with strong problem-solving capabilities. Strong