Senior Systems 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 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.

• 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 (Git Hub, Git Hub Enterprise)
• CI/CD platforms (Cloud Bees Jenkins)
• Administer and support software supply chain security tools
  , including:
• Nexus IQ Firewall
• Git Hub 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 containerized workloads where applicable
• If the correction causes any issues with the tooling or visibility we can leave it alone, but if there is any possibility, we should update it to avoid confusion.
• 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

• 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:
• Git Hub / Git Hub Enterprise (repository management, access controls, integrations)
• Jira (project configuration, workflows, automation)
• Cloud Bees 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 Git Hub 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

• 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 Dev Sec Ops  practices and secure CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with private cloud or virtualization platforms (Open Stack, 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)

• 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…