Network Systems Engineer IV

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.

Within Verisign, our team is responsible for the design and certification of mission critical network services. This position offers a unique opportunity to excel in both System Administration as a subject matter expert and in network technologies by working alongside network engineers. The ideal candidate will enjoy solving complex problems and consistently pushing the limits of current technology while broadening their skillset beyond systems administration.

The successful candidate has strong technical and organization skills, thrives in a team environment, and is a self-starter capable of adapting to changing priorities. This implies that they will be an effective communicator who works well within a matrixed environment to deliver standardized, network specific projects. A high level of technical skills and relevant experience are essential to success.

The candidate for this position will need to:

Perform daily operations support functions, including problem isolation and resolution

Provide technical leadership in the areas of operational process and change management

Coordinate with other technical staff to implement high quality, architecturally sound systems and software that align with business needs

Proactively acquire deep understanding of Verisign's applications and operational environments

Document processes, procedures, configurations, and deployment plans

Regularly report progress to management

Responsibilities:

Primary objective is the support and testing of Linux and VMWare based network tools and appliances with a secondary objective of assisting and eventually leading projects that are network-based

Perform daily support of the lab, non-production, and production infrastructure in adherence with standards and compliance

Liaise between architecture and operations teams. Take high level design artifacts and deliver production ready solutions by understanding the needs and processes of the operations teams

Research and integrate industry standard methodologies in network and system orchestration and configuration management

Document processes, procedures, designs, and topology as needed to satisfy project requirements

Coordinate with other technical staff to implement systems and relevant network configurations

Apply an automation mindset in both configuration management and in test case automation for continual improvement

Assist operations in the deployment and troubleshooting of production issues

Provide critical technical leadership in the areas of design development, technology best-practice and support in testing

Document work tasks and changes in tools such as Confluence, JIRA and ServiceNow

Participate in a 24/7 on call rotation

Qualifications / Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or a related technical field, or equivalent combination of education and experience

8+ years of experience administering systems in a production operations environment

Professional experience with Linux system administration with experience in a production environment highly preferred

Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux or equivalent Unix OS is desired. RHCSA certification is preferred

Proficiency with Unix utilities and scripting (Perl, Python, shell, Golang) is required

Experience with a version control system like Git is required

Experience with automating production processes and procedures is desired

Experience documenting work tasks and changes in tools such as JIRA and Service Now is required

Exposure to OpenStack, Kubernetes or other cloud technologies is highly desirable

Basic understanding of network protocols, including IP, BGP, TCP/UDP is required with a desire to increase knowledge and understanding of network device configurations

Experience with AAA systems is desired. Experience with Cisco ISE is preferred

Experience with SNMP and SNMP Trap based Network Management systems is desired

Experience with Micro Focus Network Automation (MFNA) is preferred

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

The pay range is $132,500 - $179,300.

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.

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