Site Reliability Engineer III at Verisign

Reston, Virginia, United States

Verisign Logo
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

Ansible
Terraform
OpenStack
Operating Systems
Servers
Infrastructure Automation
Deployment Automation
Change Management

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

Benefits

Hybrid Work Options
Performance Bonus
Stock Options

Risks

Increased competition from alternative domain name registries could erode market share.
Decentralized domain name systems pose a threat to traditional registries like Verisign.
Potential regulatory scrutiny and antitrust actions could lead to legal challenges.

Differentiation

Verisign operates two of the Internet's thirteen root nameservers.
It manages the generic top-level domains for .com and .net.
Verisign provides a wide range of security and telecom services.

Upsides

Increased demand for cybersecurity solutions boosts Verisign's security services.
The rise of IoT devices drives demand for domain registrations and secure connections.
5G network expansion is expected to boost demand for Verisign's telecom services.

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