We are looking for a Platform Engineer IVto join a team responsible for building, managing and maintaining the Verisign Kubernetes platform on which our mission-critical services 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.
Our platform and our team
Our platform uses a mix of Open Source and commercial off-the-shelf software to deliver a Kubernetes platform, implementing network micro-segmentation, security standards and integrating additional requirements using a Kubernetes policy controller. We follow a mostly Kanban workflow, adhere to GitOps principles as much as possible and value fast iteration, secure-by-default solutions and customer-oriented mindset. The team has broad experience with kubernetes, networking, operating an internal cloud and application development. The team has presence both in Switzerland and in the US.
Job responsibilities:
- Develop the Kubernetes platform at Verisign and related platform components and operators, following infrastructure and configuration as code principles
- Develop the policy controller for the Kubernetes platform
- Develop CI validation and verification of the code base
- Integrate security practices as part of development and validation processes
- Document platform for use-of-use by application teams and operators
- Coordinate with other technical staff to implement systems and software
- Support operations functions, including problem isolation, remediation and documentation
- Regularly re-assess and compare the platform's internal ecosystem with the industry's leading solutions
- Oversee technical designs for software solutions that combine Open Source components, COTS (commercial off the shelf) components, and custom developed components
- Participate in a 24x7 on call rotation for tier 3 support
Desired Skills, Experience, and Attributes:
An ideal candidate will have a blend of technical skills, a desire to work as part of a team to grow themselves and those around them, and will have:
- Experience with Kubernetes (and related ecosystem) configuration and administration
- Experience with infrastructure-as-code with tooling such as Terraform
- Experience with a high-level language such as Python
- Understanding of network protocols and security
- Experience developing mature solutions for monitoring and reporting using tools like Grafana and Splunk
- Experience operating Linux and Unix systems in a large scale environment
- Familiarity with development tools such as Github, Jira
- Written and verbal communication skills – ability to clearly and succinctly describe complex issues
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related technical field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Prior experience developing or operating a Kubernetes platform in a production environment
- 8+ years of relevant industry experience
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 award.