Careers at OpenSSL Corporation

DevOps Engineer

Work type: Full-time
Workplace type: Hybrid
Published: May 22, 2025
Location: Brno, Czech Republic
How to apply: See below

OpenSSL Corporation is committed to providing robust encryption tools as a fundamental human right, ensuring security and privacy for all. Our mission is rooted in the principles of open-source software, transparency, and accountability. We value the trust and confidence of our communities and strive for open governance, free from undue influence.

Position Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and innovative DevOps Engineer to join our team. This role demands a high level of technical knowledge, leadership skills, and the ability to communicate the state of our infrastructure externally. Furthermore, it’s crucial that you share and uphold our core values and mission in your everyday professional activities. As a member of our team, you will drive our continuous integration and deployment efforts, while ensuring that our infrastructure status is transparent and effectively conveyed externally.

This position requires occasional attendance at meetings during non-standard hours due to our global team in Europe, North America, and Australia. The role is primarily within European business hours but requires adaptability to diverse schedules.

Key Responsibilities

  • Responsible for managing, maintaining, and scaling OpenSSL’s core infrastructure.
  • Utilise automation tools to manage and monitor system configuration, security updates, - and software deployments.
  • Ensuring system stability, security, and performance by implementing monitoring, preventive maintenance, and compliance.
  • Liaising with project developers to build secure and efficient CI/CD pipelines.
  • Researching and implementing new technologies to improve efficiency, responsiveness, and availability of our systems.
  • Developing and updating disaster recovery protocols and responsible for data backup and restore procedures.
  • Documenting systems, procedures, and protocols for internal use and community transparency.
  • Handling system-related inquiries and troubleshooting complex technical issues.

Qualifications and Skills

  • Experience in system administration or a similar role.
  • Proficiency with Linux and Unix-based systems.
  • Good knowledge of scripting languages such as Bash, Python and Perl.
  • Experience with CI/CD tools.
  • Familiarity with network protocols and services.
  • Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented environment.
  • Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal in English.
  • Experience in implementing reporting tools such as Google Looker.
  • Ability to use web services APIs for automation purposes.

How to apply

To apply, please send your resume to jobs@openssl.org.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

For more information about our mission and values, visit OpenSSL Mission and Values.