Amir Mousavi DNS Architect

Resume Summary

>> Core Expertise:

• Enterprise DNS & DDI Architecture: BIND DNS, ISC DHCPv4/v6, IPAM, High Availability design, large-scale enterprise deployments
• DNS Infrastructure Design: Architecture, re-architecting, migrations, DR planning, redundancy, Windows DNS & BIND integration
• DHCP Engineering: DHCP failover design, custom options, vendor classes, raw options, large-scale troubleshooting and upgrades
• Network & Data Center Diagnostics: Deep packet inspection, Wireshark, TCPDUMP, protocol-level analysis
• Automation & Development: Python OOP, Flask WebApps, REST APIs, automation scripting, JSON/YAML/XML parsing, MySQL integration
• Enterprise Operations Leadership: incident and change management, vendor coordination, enterprise customer engagement
• ITIL Service Lifecycle: service design, service operation, technical catalog development, documentation standards.

>> Additional Experience:

• Enterprise Networking: WAN, LAN, Anycast DNS, BGP, VRF | CCNP Switching Certified
• Platforms & Infrastructure: Linux administration, VMware vSphere, Windows Server, Active Directory, DNSSEC
• Cloud & Modern Infrastructure: AWS architecture, Docker, Git/GitHub, serverless platforms (FaaS / BaaS / SaaS)

>> Personality:

Detail-oriented technical leader with strong ownership mindset, known for clear architecture design, precise documentation, and stakeholder communication. Self-driven problem solver who thrives in complex environments and quickly adapts to emerging technologies and operational challenges.

Skills:

Work Experience:

Technical Lead – Engineering

• Lead the design, governance, and operation of enterprise BIND DNS and infrastructure, delivering highly available name resolution services supporting all Enterprise business units and critical banking platforms.
• Designed and led the deployment of enterprise DNS Anycast architecture, defining the end-to-end solution, high-availability model, operational standards, and integration with existing DNS, IPAM, and network infrastructure to improve resiliency and service continuity.
• Performed large-scale IP network discovery and optimization across 50,000+ subnets, improving IPAM accuracy and resource utilization while maintaining clear subnet allocation and governance.
• Provide enterprise-level DDI (DNS, DHCP, IPAM) consultation to engineering and business teams, including architecture design, hybrid cloud integration, operational governance, and the delivery of highly available and scalable network services.
• Collaborate directly with Akamai engineering teams on DNS proxy and traffic management integrations, including FastDNS, TerraAlta, and eDNS solutions supporting enterprise-scale DNS operations.
• Supervise and administer enterprise IPAM platforms, including BT Diamond IP and Infoblox, ensuring accurate subnet allocation, lifecycle management, and integration with DNS and DHCP infrastructure.
• Created detailed network infrastructure and topology diagrams in Visio for DNS platforms, data center networks, and routing environments to support engineering design, documentation, and implementation planning.
• Develop automation tools using Python OOP, Flask Web applications, and API integrations, enabling SSH command automation, operational monitoring, and improved infrastructure management workflows.
• Maintain Linux-based DNS and network infrastructure with Azure/AWS integration, supporting IPv4/IPv6 networking, shell scripting automation, and enterprise server operations.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote engineering standards, documentation practices, and knowledge transfer across teams.
• Provided enterprise support for BIND DNS and ISC DHCP (v4/v6), resolving complex DNS/DHCP issues and advising on architecture and deployments.
• Worked directly with enterprise and federal organizations, identifying technical concerns and architectural requirements.
• Published technical articles on DNS and DHCP issues and solutions, contributing to knowledge base and best practices.
• Reverse engineered network infrastructure using TCPDUMP, SolarWinds, and NMap to analyze service ports, traffic flows, and DNS/DHCP behavior.
• Supported datacenter and cloud environments including VMware vSphere, vRealize, and Linux administration.
• Developed automation scripts using Shell and Python to streamline server integration, inspection, and operational workflows.
• Contributed to IPv6, Anycast DNS, and enterprise network/server architecture design.
• Worked within Agile environments using JIRA, Confluence (Colab), Scrum, and Salesforce for incident management and collaboration.
• Executed network changes and infrastructure deployments within enterprise MPLS, BGP, and OSPF routing environments, ensuring high availability and service continuity across production networks.
• Supported large-scale enterprise network operations across Cisco and CASA Systems, participating in infrastructure upgrades, network migrations, and production cutover activities.
• Administered and troubleshot DNS, DHCP, and IP networking services, utilizing packet captures and protocol analysis tools to diagnose name resolution, connectivity, and application performance issues.
• Managed Linux-based network systems and operational tools, performing server administration, shell scripting, log analysis, and system troubleshooting in production environments.
• Administered enterprise VMware vCenter and ESXi environments, including virtual machine provisioning, template and snapshot management, resource allocation, capacity planning, performance optimization, and support of highly available Linux-based network and infrastructure services.
• Utilized packet analysis and monitoring tools, including Wireshark and tcpdump, to investigate network traffic patterns, DNS transactions, and service degradation issues.
• Performed disaster recovery activities and production incident resolution, applying ITIL service management practices, change management processes, and incident response procedures to minimize business impact.
• Utilized OSS, ticketing, and provisioning systems to maintain operational visibility, configuration integrity, and service lifecycle management across enterprise networks.
• Troubleshot M-CMTS and CCAP platforms supporting large-scale broadband and cable network infrastructure, performing root cause analysis and service restoration activities.
• Documented and presented network architecture, topology, and operational procedures using MS Office, LAN-Flow, and SolarWinds, following technical documentation and engineering standards.