IP Address Management Engineer

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY
We are seeking an experienced IP Address Management (IPAM) Engineer to lead and optimize the organization's IP infrastructure strategy. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable IP address architectures, integrating IPAM and DDI (DNS/DHCP Infrastructure) tools, and automating network management processes. This role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams to standardize best practices, enhance team capabilities, and ensure seamless integration with network monitoring tools. The IPAM Engineer will be responsible for maintaining the IPAM infrastructure and IP capacity planning. This position requires the incumbent to reside in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area or be willing to relocate.  This position does not provide H1B Visa sponsorship. 

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include\:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required

• Education
  Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• Experience
  8 years of experience in network engineering, with a focus on IP address management. Proven experience in designing, deploying, and maintaining scalable IPAM solutions, emphasizing optimization and future growth.

Preferred

• Experience
  Experience with EfficientIP IPAM tools

• Licenses and Certifications
  Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
  Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
  Linux Professional Institute Certification (LPIC-1, LPIC-2)
  Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
  Infoblox Certified DNS Specialist (CDS) or similar IPAM-specific certifications

JOB DUTIES

• Proactively monitor IP address usage trends and recommend adjustments to support business expansion and prevent exhaustion.
• Designs and implements IP address architecture for new network deployments.
• Develops a comprehensive IPAM strategy that aligns with the organization's long-term growth plans, ensuring scalability, flexibility, and integration with current and future infrastructure.
• Designs and maintains a roadmap for IPAM technology upgrades that incorporates emerging trends, tools, and industry standards, ensuring the organization stays ahead of the curve.
• Upgrades, patches, and maintains IPAM infrastructure both on-premises and in the cloud to ensure peak performance, security, and reliability.
• Provides guidance for the design and integration of applications, ensuring efficient IPAM implementation.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, and IT support teams to develop best practices, standard operating procedures, and training programs for improved team performance.
• Ensures seamless integration between IPAM systems and network monitoring or management tools.
• Identifies and resolves IP-related conflicts quickly, minimizing downtime and operational disruptions.
• Delivers advanced technical support for IPAM escalations and ensure timely issue resolution.
• Develops and maintain IP documentation, including subnet usage, and allocation reports.
• Ensures compliance with organizational standards, regulatory guidelines, and industry best practices for IP address management.
• Performs capacity planning and recommend strategies for scaling IP resources according to business needs.
• Stays current with emerging IPAM technologies and trends to enhance IP management capabilities; contribute to network automation efforts by developing scripts and tools to streamline software-defined network solutions.
• Coordinates cross-functionally with multiple teams to manage schedules, ensuring successful project execution and alignment.
• Designs detailed network architecture specifications, including MOPs and comprehensive project plans.
• Provides detailed insights for hardware and software selection, implementation methodologies, and tools that meet current and future business needs.
• Mentors and supports junior Network Engineers, fostering skill development and knowledge transfer.
• Maintains awareness of technological advancements, industry trends, and regulatory changes through training, trade shows, and professional development opportunities.
• Implements security best practices to safeguard cloud network infrastructure against cyber threats and unauthorized access.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

EEO Statement
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY
We are seeking an experienced IP Address Management (IPAM) Engineer to lead and optimize the organization's IP infrastructure strategy. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable IP address architectures, integrating IPAM and DDI (DNS/DHCP Infrastructure) tools, and automating network management processes. This role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams to standardize best practices, enhance team capabilities, and ensure seamless integration with network monitoring tools. The IPAM Engineer will be responsible for maintaining the IPAM infrastructure and IP capacity planning. This position requires the incumbent to reside in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area or be willing to relocate.  This position does not provide H1B Visa sponsorship. 

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include\:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required

• Education
  Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• Experience
  8 years of experience in network engineering, with a focus on IP address management. Proven experience in designing, deploying, and maintaining scalable IPAM solutions, emphasizing optimization and future growth.

Preferred

• Experience
  Experience with EfficientIP IPAM tools

• Licenses and Certifications
  Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
  Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
  Linux Professional Institute Certification (LPIC-1, LPIC-2)
  Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
  Infoblox Certified DNS Specialist (CDS) or similar IPAM-specific certifications

JOB DUTIES

• Proactively monitor IP address usage trends and recommend adjustments to support business expansion and prevent exhaustion.
• Designs and implements IP address architecture for new network deployments.
• Develops a comprehensive IPAM strategy that aligns with the organization's long-term growth plans, ensuring scalability, flexibility, and integration with current and future infrastructure.
• Designs and maintains a roadmap for IPAM technology upgrades that incorporates emerging trends, tools, and industry standards, ensuring the organization stays ahead of the curve.
• Upgrades, patches, and maintains IPAM infrastructure both on-premises and in the cloud to ensure peak performance, security, and reliability.
• Provides guidance for the design and integration of applications, ensuring efficient IPAM implementation.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, and IT support teams to develop best practices, standard operating procedures, and training programs for improved team performance.
• Ensures seamless integration between IPAM systems and network monitoring or management tools.
• Identifies and resolves IP-related conflicts quickly, minimizing downtime and operational disruptions.
• Delivers advanced technical support for IPAM escalations and ensure timely issue resolution.
• Develops and maintain IP documentation, including subnet usage, and allocation reports.
• Ensures compliance with organizational standards, regulatory guidelines, and industry best practices for IP address management.
• Performs capacity planning and recommend strategies for scaling IP resources according to business needs.
• Stays current with emerging IPAM technologies and trends to enhance IP management capabilities; contribute to network automation efforts by developing scripts and tools to streamline software-defined network solutions.
• Coordinates cross-functionally with multiple teams to manage schedules, ensuring successful project execution and alignment.
• Designs detailed network architecture specifications, including MOPs and comprehensive project plans.
• Provides detailed insights for hardware and software selection, implementation methodologies, and tools that meet current and future business needs.
• Mentors and supports junior Network Engineers, fostering skill development and knowledge transfer.
• Maintains awareness of technological advancements, industry trends, and regulatory changes through training, trade shows, and professional development opportunities.
• Implements security best practices to safeguard cloud network infrastructure against cyber threats and unauthorized access.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

EEO Statement
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.