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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # SRE - Linux - **Company:** VeriSign - **Location:** Reston, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $164,300.0 - $222,300.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, JIRA, Bash Shell, Collaborative Software, Continuous Integration, Linux, Domain Name System (DNS), Github, Monitoring of Systems, Python (Programming Language), Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP), Linux System Administration, Nagios, Networking Basics, Routing, Cisco Nexus Switches, OpenStack, Performance Tuning, Role-Based Access Control, Reliability Engineering, Ansible, Prometheus, Single Sign-On, Software Configuration Management, Software Deployment, Systems Integration, TCP/IP, Virtualization Technology, Software Vulnerability Management, Private Cloud Environment, Cloudbees, Enterprise Software Applications, Software Security, Reliability of Systems, Firewalls (Computer Science), Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Github Enterprise, Puppet, Terraform, Software Version Control, Devsecops, Docker, Jenkins, Artifactory, Vmware - **Published:** August 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/verisign/jobs/7749601003 ## About the Role 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., * 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 ## Description * 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 ## Related Videos - [SRE Methods In an Agency Environment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/348-sre-methods-in-an-agency-environment) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Securing your application software supply-chain](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/468-securing-your-application-software-supply-chain) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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