A better internet, where privacy is the default, is possible. Building this better internet might seem daunting or even unthinkable, but at Proton, this is what we do every day.  

Proton was founded in 2014 by a group of scientists who met at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN). Our first product, Proton Mail, is now the world’s largest encrypted email service. Subsequent Proton products, such as Proton VPN, Proton Calendar, and Proton Drive, give our users full control over how and with whom their data is shared.  

Today, Proton makes privacy universally accessible. Journalists from outlets like The Guardian and The New York Times, some of the world’s largest organizations, and people in more than 180 countries have signed up for over 70 million accounts. Our diverse and dynamic team is made up of more than 400 members representing over 40 different nationalities. While we are based in Geneva, Switzerland, we have offices in Zurich, Prague, London, Vilnius, Skopje, Taipei, and many more employees working remotely around the world.  

Join one of Europe’s fastest-growing companies to help us solve challenging problems and build new products that will reach hundreds of millions of people. We want to create more than just one of the world’s most impactful tech companies; we want to create a new internet that serves the interests of all people. We need you, your voice, your ideas, and your ambition to make it happen.   

Purpose of the role:

Join our team at Proton, where you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation and development of our infrastructure systems. As an Infrastructure Administrator, you will be responsible for monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimizing our infrastructure systems to ensure their reliability, performance and cost meet business requirements. You will collaborate closely with our SRE, devops and developers to identify and resolve any issues, as well as implement new solutions and improvements.You will work with cutting-edge infrastructure systems and collaborate with a talented team of humans passionate about technology.

What you will do:

  • Contribute to Linux systems and Kubernetes administration and manage their lifecycle
  • Automate the infrastructure management (IaC)
  • You will monitor and maintain the infrastructure systems to ensure optimal performance
  • Keep our infrastructure aligned with the highest security standards
  • We expect you to promptly respond to system alerts and incidents, diagnosing and resolving issues in a timely manner
  • We expect you to document configuration changes, troubleshooting steps, and incident resolutions accurately and comprehensively
  • We rely on you to stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends related to infrastructure management, recommending innovative solutions to enhance system performance

Job requirements:

  • 2+ years of Linux systems and Kubernetes administration
  • Experience with at least one configuration management and automation tool (such as Puppet, Ansible or Terraform)
  • Scripting experience in Python and/or Bash and with version control systems (Git)
  • Ability to keep up in an extremely fast-paced environment
  • Software Development Experience 
  • Good communication skills and ability to work in a multicultural environment

 Why should you join Proton?  

  • Be part of a movement - Proton is not just a product or service but a community-driven movement united by a shared vision of online freedom. Our services are open source, audited, and supported by community contributions. We give back to our community by maintaining core encryption libraries and by supporting other organizations furthering the same goals as us. Proton is free, open source, neutral, independent, and community first, while remaining financially sustainable.  
  • Work with smart and dedicated people - Our team is diverse, collaborative, and tight-knit with people coming from all walks of life, including many of the world’s top academic institutions and organizations, such as MIT, Harvard, Stanford, Caltech, Cambridge, and ETH.  
  • Join a strong brand - Our encrypted email service - Proton Mail - has grown to be a staple of online security and privacy. Proton has been featured in multiple popular television and film productions, such as Mr. Robot, Knives Out, Sounds of Metal, and more.  
  • Grow with us - We’re one of Europe’s fastest-growing startups, doubling in size every year. Our growth gives you limitless career and educational opportunities as well as the opportunity to work side-by-side with many world-leading experts in their fields. 
  • Have your voice heard - We value your opinion and encourage you to speak up and share your ideas and thoughts. At Proton, no problem is someone else’s problem. We collectively strive to do the right thing and be the undisputed best in the world at everything we do. 
  • Benefits – these vary by location and type of contract but expect support on your vacation, parental leave, refreshment if working from the office, learning and development opportunities, equity for shared success, flexible working hours and remote work, company events and team building activities.   

Proton does not accept unsolicited resumes from any sources other than directly from a candidate. Proton will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited offer, even in a situation when the relevant candidate is employed by Proton.  

To learn more about our privacy policy, please visit https://boards.eu.greenhouse.io/protongdpr

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