Senior Site Reliability Engineer

Verisign•Reston, VA

4h•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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