Site Reliability Engineer III at Verisign

Reston, Virginia, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, Internet InfrastructureIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
5+ years of experience developing and operating mission-critical systems
Excellent understanding of Linux configuration and administration
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
Familiarity with networking protocols and systems

Responsibilities

Participate in technical designs for software solutions that combine Open-Source components, COTS (commercial off the shelf) components, and custom developed components
Installation, configuration and maintenance of production, QA and development environments in which Verisign applications are deployed; environments include servers, operating systems, OpenStack, and automation tools
Development of deployment automation tools including Ansible
Development of enabling infrastructure using Terraform
Coordination with other technical staff to implement systems and software
Performance of occasional 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
Regularly reporting progress to management
Participate in a 24x7 on call rotation

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

AnsibleTerraformOpenStackOperating SystemsServersInfrastructure AutomationDeployment AutomationChange Management

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What are the required qualifications for the Site Reliability Engineer III role?

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent), 5+ years of experience developing and operating mission-critical systems, excellent Linux configuration and administration skills, strong automation experience, strong infrastructure-as-code understanding, strong communication skills, and familiarity with networking protocols.

Is this a remote position or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the compensation or salary for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the company culture like at Verisign?

Verisign is a mission-focused, values-driven company that offers a dynamic and flexible work environment, prizing engineering professionals with great technical skills and motivating attitudes, curiosity, initiative, and a love for problem-solving.

What makes a strong candidate for this Site Reliability Engineer position?

A strong candidate has a unique blend of impeccable technical skills and a desire to work as part of a team to grow themselves and others, with the ability to provide technical leadership, mentor junior engineers, and participate in 24x7 on-call rotation.

Verisign

Provides internet domain registry and security services

About Verisign

Verisign boasts a robust infrastructure pivotal in managing top-level domains like .com and .net, enhancing the security and stability of crucial internet services. By dedicating efforts to combat DNS abuse and advancing DNSSEC technology, the company supports the reliability and trustworthiness of the internet, making it an ideal workplace for those passionate about maintaining and innovating essential digital frameworks and ensuring a secure online environment.

Reston, VirginiaHeadquarters

1995Year Founded

$10MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, Enterprise Software, CybersecurityIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees