Principal, Systems Engineer (R-18971)

Dun & Bradstreet
Any Location, VA
Category Engineering
Job Description
The Principal, Systems Engineer owns and runs the enterprise-grade IP-to-DUNS mapping capability, accountable for reliable execution and improving existing pipelines, maintaining mapping quality, and ensuring secure, stable infrastructure. The role requires experience in internet infrastructure, IP intelligence, network/systems engineering, or closely related technical disciplines. The candidate should have strong cross-layer troubleshooting skills, ability to evaluate third-party IP intelligence data sources, and a continuous growth mindset.

Requirements

  • Experience deploying, operating, and securing data engineering workloads on Cloud Infrastructure platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP (Google Cloud Platform))
  • Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform
  • Strong SQL expertise (preferably PostgreSQL), including complex querying, filtering, merging, and function development for large-scale data analysis
  • Strong programming and automation skills using Python; experience with Go, Rust, or Bash is an advantage
  • Hands-on experience deploying, operating, and securing bare-metal and VPS infrastructure with strong Linux fundamentals
  • Deep working knowledge of ASNs, BGP, DNS, routing behavior, IP geolocation concepts, and global internet topology applied in real-world production environments
  • 10+ years of experience in internet infrastructure, IP intelligence, network/systems engineering, or closely related technical disciplines
  • Strong cross-layer troubleshooting skills across network, system, and data-processing layers, including coordination with junior engineers or analysts
  • Ability to evaluate third-party IP intelligence and OSINT data sources using both technical signal quality and commercial considerations
  • Ownership mindset, problem-solving skills, and ability to take action, be proactive, seek collaboration and connection with people and teams

Benefits

  • Generous paid time off in your first year, increasing with tenure
  • Up to 16 weeks 100% paid parental leave after one year of employment
  • Paid sick time to care for yourself or family members
  • Education assistance and extensive training resources
  • Do Good Program: Paid volunteer days & donation matching
  • Competitive 401k with company matching
  • Health & wellness benefits, including discounted Wellhub membership rates
  • Medical, dental & vision insurance for you, spouse/partner & dependents
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