Senior Systems Enginer

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 part of a highly skilled engineering and infrastructure team responsible for the design, administration, security, and operation of Verisign’s application delivery and application security enterprise platforms . This role requires deep systems administration expertise combined with strong ownership of developer productivity, CI/CD, and security tooling ecosystems.

The ideal candidate is an experienced systems engineer with expert-level Linux knowledge, strong platform administration capabilities, and a proven ability to operate in compliance-driven environments while improving reliability and efficiency at scale.

Key Responsibilities

Architect, install, configure, and maintain production and non-production systems supporting enterprise application delivery and security platforms

Serve as a subject matter expert in Linux systems administration , including performance tuning, OS hardening, and advanced troubleshooting

Administer and optimize key enterprise platforms including:

Source control and collaboration tools (GitHub, GitHub Enterprise)

Work management systems (Jira)

CI/CD platforms (CloudBees Jenkins)

Artifact repositories (JFrog Artifactory)

Administer and support software supply chain security tools , including:

Nexus IQ Firewall

JFrog Xray

GitHub Advanced Security (GHAS)

Ensure platforms and processes meet security, audit, and compliance requirements , including SOC and SOX controls

Design and implement automation to improve system reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency

Lead incident response efforts, including troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and long-term remediation

Maintain and support Kubernetes clusters and containerized workloads where applicable

Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or similar

Collaborate with development, security, and platform teams to enhance system reliability and developer experience

Implement and maintain monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions aligned with engineering best practices

Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team knowledge sharing and operational maturity

Participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation supporting critical enterprise platforms

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent work experience

10+ years of experience in systems engineering, site reliability engineering, or systems administration in enterprise environments

Expert-level experience with Linux/Unix systems administration in production environments

Strong hands-on experience administering:

GitHub / GitHub Enterprise (repository management, access controls, integrations)

Jira (project configuration, workflows, automation)

CloudBees Jenkins (CI/CD pipeline administration, scaling, and maintenance)

Artifactory (repository management and artifact lifecycle)

Experience administering application security and software composition analysis tools such as Nexus IQ, Xray, or GitHub Advanced Security

Strong understanding of SOC and SOX compliance frameworks , including audit controls and evidence management

Proven experience with automation and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, or Chef)

Strong scripting and programming skills (Python, Bash, or similar)

Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, routing, firewalls)

Experience operating and troubleshooting container platforms (Kubernetes, Docker)

Experience with monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, ELK, Nagios, or similar)

Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex, cross-platform production issues

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with enterprise platform engineering supporting developer productivity and secure software delivery

Familiarity with identity and access management systems (LDAP, SSO, RBAC models)

Experience implementing DevSecOps practices and secure CI/CD pipelines

Experience with private cloud or virtualization platforms (OpenStack, VMware, or similar)

Knowledge of vulnerability management, patching strategies, and system hardening best practices

Experience working in regulated or compliance-driven environments

Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)

Key Attributes

Strong ownership mindset for critical enterprise platforms

Ability to balance operational stability with continuous improvement and innovation

Detail-oriented with a focus on reliability, security, and scalability

Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex systems clearly

Passion for automation and reducing operational toil

Collaborative team player with mentoring capability

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