DNS Security Engineer

DNS Security Engineer

We are looking for a DNS Security Engineer to join our partner's team in a B2B, FULL REMOTE engagement. 

The contractor will define and structure test scenarios by identifying relevant use cases for DNSSEC and DoT within the existing DNS infrastructure. They will establish clear metrics and benchmarks to evaluate performance, behavior, and reliability during testing.

The role involves executing the POC in a controlled Vlab environment, ensuring thorough documentation of functionality, risks, dependencies and edge cases. Based on the collected data, the contractor will perform in-depth analysis and produce clear, presentation-ready reports, including metrics, comparisons, and conclusions.

Requirements:

• Strong expertise in DNS protocols, including DNS fundamentals, DNSSEC, DNS-over-TLS (DoT), and TSIG authentication
• Experience with automation tools, particularly Ansible, for DNS server deployment and configuration management
• Solid understanding of network security concepts, including experience or familiarity with Cisco Umbrella for external DNS resolution
• Strong technical documentation skills, with the ability to produce clear reports and data visualizations for both executive and architectural audiences

Nice to Have:

• Familiarity with TIC inventory systems and DNS object management workflow.