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title: 'SRE - Linux at Verisign'
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# SRE - Linux at Verisign

- **Company:** Verisign
- **Location:** Reston, VA
- **Posted:** 2026-06-03
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/verisign/jobs/7749601003

## Job description

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.

The SRE 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.

Responsibilities:

- 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 CloudBees Jenkins and GitHub Actions administration, automation, integrations, credential management, and platform scalability
- Administer and optimize key enterprise platforms including:
- CI/CD platforms (CloudBees Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
- Work management systems (Jira)
- Source control and collaboration tools (GitHub, GitHub Enterprise)
- Artifact repositories (JFrog Artifactory)
- Administer and support software supply chain security and DevSecOps tooling, 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 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

Requirements:

- 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
- Hands-on experience administering:
- CloudBees Jenkins/GitHub Actions (CI/CD pipeline administration, scaling, and maintenance)
- GitHub / GitHub 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 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 (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

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience implementing DevSecOps 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)
- Experience with private cloud or virtualization platforms (such as OpenStack, VMware, or similar)
- Knowledge of vulnerability management, patching strategies, and system hardening best practices
- Experience working in regulated or compliance-driven environment

This position is based in our Reston, VA office and offers a hybrid work schedule.

The pay range is $164,300 - $222,300.

The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is noted above, however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience. Verisign offers a discretionary bonus which is based on individual and company performance, and certain roles may be eligible for discretionary stock awards. Verisign is an equal opportunity employer. That means we recruit, hire, compensate, train, promote, transfer, and administer all terms and conditions of employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected categories under applicable law.

Additional Information: [Our Careers Page](https://www.verisign.com/en_US/company-information/verisign-careers/index.xhtml?dmn=verisign.careers) [Our Benefits Summary](https://www.verisign.com/careers/benefits/) [Verisign in the Community](https://www.verisign.com/about-us/verisign-cares/) [Our EEO Statement](https://www.verisign.com/assets/Equal-Employment-Opportunity.pdf) [Our Privacy Notice for Job Applicants/Candidates](https://www.verisign.com/legal-center/privacy/privacy-job-applicants/) [Reasonable Accommodations](https://www.verisign.com/en_US/company-information/verisign-careers/index.xhtml?loc=en_US#:~:text=Reasonable%20Accommodations%20for%20Those%20With%20Disabilities)

Staffing agency policy: No fees will be paid for unsolicited resumes submitted to Verisign or our employees by third parties.

## About Verisign

## Core Business
- Primary industry/industries: Internet infrastructure, domain name registry services, DNS security and stability
- Target customers: ICANN-accredited registrars (B2B), the global internet community (indirectly B2C through domain registrations)
- Mission or purpose statement: "Verisign enables the world to connect online with reliability and confidence – anytime, anywhere."

## Products & Services
- **.com and .net Registry Services**: Authoritative resolution and registration for the two largest top-level domains, supporting the majority of global e-commerce.
- **Root Zone Maintainer**: Operates two of the 13 global internet root servers and provides root zone maintainer services for the DNS.
- **DNS Security & Stability**: Proprietary infrastructure and tools to protect the Domain Name System from cyber threats, with uninterrupted resolution since 1997.
- **Data & Insights**: Publishes data about .com and .net zone trends and contributes to internet standards development.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Public company (NYSE: VRSN) – current market cap not disclosed in provided sources.
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue – not publicly available in provided sources. (Public financials can be found in SEC filings.)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: U.S. Department of Commerce (Cooperative Agreement for .com), Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), approximately 3,000 ICANN-accredited registrars worldwide.
- **Growth Signals**: Manages relationships with ~3,000 registrars who typically submit over 100 million domain name transactions daily; operates two of the 13 global root servers; continues to invest in DNS infrastructure to meet growing global internet engagement.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Uninterrupted service**: Provided resolution for .com and .net without interruption since 1997.
- **Proprietary infrastructure**: Custom-built DNS registration infrastructure and toolset designed for high dependability in an evolving cyber threat environment.
- **Content neutrality obligation**: Under the Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Department of Commerce, .com registry must remain content neutral – a unique obligation that ensures equal access.
- **Root zone stewardship**: As root zone maintainer and operator of two root servers, Verisign holds a critical, irreplaceable role in the global DNS.
- **Scale and trust**: Billions of people and a significant portion of the world’s economy rely on the infrastructure Verisign helps manage.

## Strategic Focus
- **Infrastructure investment**: Committed to investing in DNS infrastructure to meet ever-growing demand as global internet engagement continues to rise.
- **Security leadership**: Working with government regulators, ICANN, industry groups, and law enforcement to combat DNS-related security threats and illegal activity.
- **Community collaboration**: Actively contributes to policy development and internet standards, sharing expertise through publicly available data on .com and .net zones.

## Why Work Here
- **Mission-driven culture**: Employees help keep the internet secure, stable, and resilient – with impact felt globally.
- **Diversity and inclusion**: Equal opportunity employer with active employee communities (APIC, BELIEVE, BienVenidos, Women in Technology, Young Professionals Group).
- **Comprehensive benefits**: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, employee stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, parental bonding leave, volunteer hours, and more.
- **Work environment**: Emphasis on work-life balance; onsite fitness center in Reston; telemedicine and family building support.
- **Veteran-friendly**: Mission-focused and veteran-driven culture; many veterans thrive in the company’s purpose-oriented environment.
- **Remote/hybrid policy**: Not explicitly stated in provided sources; likely office-based with flexibility (Reston HQ and international locations).

## Sources
1. [verisign.com - About Us](https://www.verisign.com/about-us/)
2. [verisign.com - Careers Overview](https://www.verisign.com/careers/)
3. [verisign.com - Our Culture](https://www.verisign.com/careers/our-culture/)
4. [verisign.com - Jobs](https://www.verisign.com/careers/jobs/)
5. [verisign.com - Employee Benefits](https://www.verisign.com/careers/benefits/)
6. [job-boards.greenhouse.io - Verisign Careers](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/verisign)

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