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 based in our Reston, VA office and offers a hybrid work schedule.
We are looking for a Production Operations Engineer to help lead our team responsible for building, managing, maintaining and scaling operational infrastructure on which our mission-critical services are deployed or depend. We prize engineering professionals who are equipped with great technical skills and attitudes that motivate those around them. We seek individuals with a sense of purpose and for whom detail and craftsmanship are of their essence; individuals that are curious, demonstrate initiative, and love solving problems.
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
Our ideal candidate will have a unique blend of impeccable technical skills and a desire to work as part of a team to grow themselves and those around them. The team deploys engineers and operates enabling infrastructure in support of mission critical customer applications.
The candidate must have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 8+ 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
Desired Skills, Experience, and Attributes:
- Experience with RedHat Identity Manager and/or FreeIPA
- Experience with ServiceNow
- Experience with a high-level scripting language such as Python
- Experience with RedHat Enterprise Linux and/or FreeBSD
- Experience with network troubleshooting using such tools as ping, traceroute and dig
- Deployment automation experience using tools such as Ansible
- Experience working with teams using Kanban and/or Scrum a plus
- Experience with Docker or Kubernetes in a production environment
- Experience with OpenStack in a production environment
- Experience administrating Unix systems in a large-scale environment
- Experience using Jenkins in a continuous delivery and integration environment
The pay range is $135,800 - $183,800.
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.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field
- 8+ years of experience developing and operating mission-critical systems
- Excellent understanding of Linux configuration and administration
- Strong automation experience
- Strong understanding of infrastructure-as-code
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Familiarity with networking protocols and systems
VERISIGN Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about VERISIGN and has not been reviewed or approved by VERISIGN.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes HSA-compatible and PPO options, employer HSA contributions, telemedicine, and on‑demand mental health. Specialized programs extend support for diabetes care, family building, midlife health, and child development, alongside covered preventive care.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans with a company match and immediate vesting of matching contributions. Long‑term financial security is further supported through planning resources and savings vehicles.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid time away includes PTO, company holidays, and dedicated family/caregiver leave. Parental bonding leave is provided for birth or adoption, and resources are available for prospective and new parents.
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What We Do
Verisign, a global provider of domain name registry services and internet infrastructure, enables internet navigation for many of the world’s most recognized domain names. Verisign helps enable the security, stability, and resiliency of the Domain Name System (DNS) and the internet by providing root zone maintainer services, operating two of the 13 global internet root servers, and providing registration services and authoritative resolution for the .com and .net top-level domains, which support the majority of global e-commerce.
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