Systems Engineer - Linux

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.

Systems Engineer 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 enterprise CI/CD platforms, repository management, developer productivity, and application security tooling ecosystems.

Successful applicants will demonstrate the ability to balance operational stability with continuous improvement and be able to communicate complex systems to stakeholders.

• Serve as a subject matter expert in Linux systems administration, including performance tuning, OS hardening, and advanced troubleshooting.
• Architect, install, configure, and maintain production and non-production systems supporting enterprise application delivery and security platforms.
• Design, maintain, and optimize enterprise CI/CD pipelines with emphasis on Cloud Bees Jenkins and Git Hub Actions administration, automation, integrations, credential management, and platform scalability.
• Administer and optimize key enterprise platforms including:
• CI/CD platforms (Cloud Bees Jenkins, Git Hub Actions)
• Source control and collaboration tools (Git Hub, Git Hub Enterprise)
• Administer and support software supply chain security and Dev Sec Ops  tooling, 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.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or similar.
• Participate in a 24x7 on‑call rotation supporting critical enterprise platforms.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or equivalent work experience.
• 8+ 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.
• Hands‑on experience administering:
• Cloud Bees Jenkins/Git Hub Actions (CI/CD pipeline administration, scaling, and maintenance)
• Git Hub / Git Hub Enterprise (repository management, access controls, integrations)
• Jira (project configuration, workflows, automation)
• Artifactory (repository management and artifact lifecycle)
• Experience administering application delivery and security 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 (such as Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, or Chef).
• Strong scripting and programming skills (such as 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 (such as Prometheus, ELK, Nagios, or similar).
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex, cross‑platform production issues.

• Experience implementing Dev Sec Ops  practices and secure CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with enterprise platform engineering supporting developer productivity and secure software delivery.
• Familiarity with identity and access management systems (LDAP, SSO, RBAC models).
• Experienc…