System and Network Administrator

IVPN (Headquarters: Remote)

Linux bare-metal TCP/IP UDP SSL/TLS Internet Protocols Configuration Management Ansible Puppet Salt Python Go Scripting Infosec Public Key Cryptography Firewalls Linux Hardening VPN Network Administration System Administration DevOps High Availability Remote Cyber Security

**About IVPN:**

IVPN is a privacy-focused consumer VPN service in operation since 2010. We are a mission-driven company with high ethical standards, regular security audits, and a stellar reputation among security and privacy analysts. We are committed to transparency, not collecting user data, and never paying for reviews or having an affiliate program. All servers are self-hosted and operated by IVPN. This year and 2025, we are launching multiple new services to complement our VPN offering and rolling out a new VPN infrastructure utilising new technologies to radically improve the transparency of our service. We champion privacy by donating regularly to organizations like EFF, Open Rights Group, and the Tor project.

**About the Role:**

IVPN is seeking an experienced System and Network Administrator to maintain and scale our existing high-performance network of VPN servers and related infrastructure. This is a fully remote position, with a high degree of autonomy, best suited for individuals who thrive in an independent work environment with minimum meetings. We are only recruiting within the UTC-1 to UTC+3 timezones.

**What you will work on:**
*   Maintaining and ensuring the high availability of our network of hundreds of servers in production, utilising expertise in Dev-ops and general Linux server administration.
*   Occasionally addressing urgent issues beyond normal working hours.
*   Interfacing with ISPs to resolve upstream network issues.
*   Providing Tier 2 and Tier 3 support to our customer support team for issues relating to infrastructure.
*   Consolidating infrastructure, unifying monitoring, and aligning operational practices across the business.

**What we expect:**
*   5+ years experience managing Linux servers including bare-metal.
*   Strong understanding of TCP/IP, UDP, SSL/TLS, and other related Internet protocols.
*   Strong experience working with a configuration management tool (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Salt).
*   5+ years experience with Python, Go, or other scripting languages.
*   Understanding and interest in information security, specifically with regards to public key cryptography, firewalls, and Linux server hardening.

**What you can expect from us:**
We offer a fully remote setting with maximum freedom and minimum meetings. If you value autonomy and focused work, you will appreciate our culture. We provide 25 days of vacation per year, the hardware of your choice to do your job, plus ample budget for your research projects.