Senior Site Reliability Engineer

Verisign helps enable the security, stability, and resiliency of the internet. We are a trusted provider of internet infrastructure services for the networked world and deliver unmatched performance in domain name system (DNS) services. We are a mission focused, values driven company where each individual can contribute to building a stronger, more secure internet. We offer a dynamic and flexible work environment with competitive benefits and the ability to grow your career. This position is based in our Reston, VA office and offers a hybrid work schedule. Verisign is hiring a Senior Site Reliability Engineer to help lead a team responsible for building, managing, maintaining, and scaling the Linux infrastructure on which our mission-critical services depend. We value engineering professionals who are equipped with great technical skills and attitudes that motivate those around them. We seek individuals with a sense of purpose and for whom detail and craftsmanship are of their essence; individuals that are curious, demonstrate initiative, and love solving problems. Responsibilities: Oversee deployments of solutions that combine Open Source components, COTS (commercial off the shelf) components, and custom developed components Deploy, configure, and maintain services in production, QA and development environments, on various platforms Possess advanced development of deployment automation including Ansible Development of automation and configuration management solutions using tools such as Jenkins Securing automated deployments using tools such as Hashicorp Vault Securing infrastructure with micro-segmentation tools such as Guardicore Documentation of processes, procedures, and configurations Coordination with other technical staff to implement systems and software Performance of operations support functions, including problem isolation and resolution Documentation of processes, procedures, configurations, and deployment plans Provide critical technical leadership in the areas of operational process and change management, and mentor less experienced engineers Participate in a 24x7 on call rotation Our ideal candidate will have a unique blend of impeccable technical skills and a desire to work as part of a team to grow themselves and those around them. The team deploys engineers and operates enabling infrastructure in support of mission critical customer applications. The candidate must have: Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related technical field, or equivalent combination of education and experience 10+ years of experience developing and operating mission-critical systems Excellent understanding of Linux configuration and administration Strong experience with a high-level scripting language such as Python Strong automation experience - not just developing automation, but knowing why we automate and what to automate Strong understanding of infrastructure-as-code Strong written and verbal communication skills – able to clearly and succinctly describe complex issues Strong understanding of network protocols and security Experience developing mature solutions for monitoring and reporting using tools like Grafana and Splunk Familiarity with development tools such as Github, Jira, and Confluence Desired Skills, Experience, and Attributes: Deployment automation experience using tools such as Ansible Experience using Jenkins in a continuous delivery and integration environment Experience with Virtualization platforms in a production environment such as oVirt and VMWare Experience with HTTP proxies such as Squid Experience with RedHat Enterprise Linux Experience with CMDB and ITIL platforms such as ServiceNow Experience with RedHat Identity Manager and/or FreeIPA Experience with Linux authentication via Active Directory Experience administrating Linux and Unix systems in a large-scale environment Experience working with teams using Scrum a plus The pay range is $164,300 - $222,300. The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is noted above, however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience. Verisign offers a discretionary bonus which is based on individual and company performance, and certain roles may be eligible for discretionary stock awards. Verisign is an equal opportunity employer. That means we recruit, hire, compensate, train, promote, transfer, and administer all terms and conditions of employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected categories under applicable law. Additional Information: Our Careers Page Our Benefits Summary Verisign in the Community Our EEO Statement Our Privacy Notice for Job Applicants/Candidates Reasonable Accommodations Staffing agency policy: No fees will be paid for unsolicited resumes submitted to Verisign or our employees by third parties.

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