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 opportunity to grow your career.
Within Verisign, our team is responsible for building and managing the Verisign Data Platform, enabling the creation of large-scale, high-throughput data products and services that deliver actionable operational and business intelligence. To help us advance the platform, we are seeking a highly skilled Mid-level Site Reliability Engineer (SRE). This role will play a critical part in ensuring the stability, performance, and security of our data platforms.
An ideal candidate should have a deep interest in big data systems and automation, be fluent in Infrastructure-as-Code, CI/CD, and eager to learn. The candidate should possess a solid understanding of core Computer Science concepts, operating systems, networking, file systems, and databases, along with hands-on experience managing large-scale distributed systems. Typically, these competencies are acquired through a bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of practical experience, though we are open to diverse career paths.
The candidate will be involved in all aspects of the data platform, including ideation, design, implementation, deployment, customer onboarding, and support. This involves regular collaboration with Data Engineering, Infrastructure, Engineering, Security, and Operations teams. We expect the candidate to take ownership of the data platform, proactively interacting with internal customers to identify, prioritize, and meet their needs.
Key Responsibilities:
* Architect, design, deploy, monitor, and operate large-scale data platforms like Hadoop, Kafka, Spark, and Druid, both on physical servers and Kubernetes
* Participate in technical designs and proof-of-concept development for software solutions combining open-source, COTS, and custom components
* Deploy and manage production releases with minimal supervision
* Automate cluster provisioning, scaling, and monitoring using tools such as Ansible, Python, Jenkins, Terraform
* Build and deploy containerized applications with Docker and Kubernetes
* Troubleshoot complex issues in distributed environments
* Upgrade large-scale data platforms, including patching and deploying releases, with minimal customer impact
* Perform operational support functions, including problem diagnosis and resolution
* Participate in on-call rotations to monitor system health and respond to incidents
* Ensure platform SLOs by collecting, visualizing, and alerting on telemetry
* Support data platform customers and improve monitoring, performance, and functionality
* Stay current with industry best practices, especially in hybrid cloud environments
The candidate must have:
* Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent experience
* 5+ years managing big data platforms (Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, Druid)
* Strong Linux configuration and administration skills
* Extensive automation experience, understanding why and what to automate
* Expertise in infrastructure-as-code
* Excellent communication skills to clearly articulate complex issues
* Familiarity with networking protocols and systems
Desired Skills, Experience, and Attributes:
* Experience with Python or similar scripting languages
* Experience with RedHat Enterprise Linux and/or FreeBSD
* Networking troubleshooting skills (ping, traceroute, dig)
* Deployment automation with Ansible
* Experience working with Agile methodologies like Kanban or Scrum
* Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenStack in production
* Unix systems administration at scale
* Continuous integration and delivery with Jenkins
Verisign is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, or other protected categories.
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