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Systems Engineer - Linux

Verisign
Reston, USAfull_timePosted 18 Jun 2026

About the role

<div class="content-intro"><p>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. </p> <p>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.</p></div><p>The <strong>Systems Engineer</strong> 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.</p> <p>Successful applicants will demonstrate the ability to balance operational stability with continuous improvement and be able to communicate complex systems to stakeholders.</p> <p>Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Serve as a subject matter expert in Linux systems administration, including performance tuning, OS hardening, and advanced troubleshooting</li> <li>Architect, install, configure, and maintain production and non-production systems supporting enterprise application delivery and security platforms</li> <li>Design, maintain, and optimize enterprise CI/CD pipelines with emphasis on CloudBees Jenkins and GitHub Actions administration, automation, integrations, credential management, and platform scalability</li> <li>Administer and optimize key enterprise platforms including:</li> </ul> <ul> <ul> <li>CI/CD platforms (CloudBees Jenkins, GitHub Actions)</li> <li>Work management systems (Jira)</li> <li>Source control and collaboration tools (GitHub, GitHub Enterprise)</li> <li>Artifact repositories (JFrog Artifactory)</li> </ul> </ul> <ul> <li>Administer and support software supply chain security and DevSecOps tooling, including:</li> </ul> <ul> <ul> <li>Nexus IQ Firewall</li> <li>JFrog Xray</li> <li>GitHub Advanced Security (GHAS)</li> </ul> <li>Ensure platforms and processes meet security, audit, and compliance requirements, including SOC and SOX controls</li> <li>Design and implement automation to improve system reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency</li> <li>Lead incident response efforts, including troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and long-term remediation</li> <li

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