
Systems Engineer DHCP (ISC KEA) - W2 (NO C2C, NO 1099) - Posted by Tauqeer
Posted 1 week ago by 1751637229
Negotiable
Outside
Remote
USA
Summary: This role involves leading and managing a migration project from ISC DHCPD servers to ISC KEA within a Linux environment. The candidate will be responsible for overseeing a small team and ensuring the successful execution of the migration. Strong technical skills in DHCP, Linux, and automation are essential for this position. The ideal candidate should also possess problem-solving capabilities and experience with monitoring tools.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the migration project from ISC DHCPD servers to ISC KEA.
- Oversee a small team during the migration process.
- Handle configuration, migration, and troubleshooting of KEA.
- Utilize monitoring tools for performance tuning and reporting.
- Implement automation for DHCP deployments using scripting and Ansible.
- Address real-world DHCP and high availability issues.
Key Skills:
- Senior level experience with ISC DHCPD and ISC KEA.
- Strong Linux and networking background.
- Hands-on experience with DHCP configuration and troubleshooting.
- Familiarity with monitoring tools such as STORK, Kibana, and Grafana.
- Database knowledge related to KEA lease storage and performance tuning.
- Automation capabilities using Python, Ansible, and Terraform.
- Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills in real-world scenarios.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: USA
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Required Skills:
ISC DHCPD servers ISC KEA Automation (Python, Ansible, Terraform) Senior level experience, leading a small team and managing the migration project.
Job Description
This person will be leading and managing a migration project from ISC DHCPD servers to ISC KEA in a Linux environment.
Skillset Evaluation for Hiring:
Hands-on KEA experience: Configuration, migration, troubleshooting
Database knowledge: KEA lease storage and performance tuning
Monitoring & reporting expertise: STORK, Kibana/Grafana integration
Automation capabilities: Scripting/Ansible for DHCP deployments
Problem-solving & troubleshooting: Real-world DHCP and HA issues
Ideal Candidate Profile:
Strong Linux & networking background
Deep experience with DHCP (KEA & ISC DHCPD)
Familiar with monitoring tools (STORK, Elastic, Kibana, Zabbix)
Comfortable working with databases & automation
Able to plan, execute, and troubleshoot a migration project