
Junior Linux Sysadmin (content access) at Surfshark (Vilnius, Lithuania)
Surfshark· Vilnius, Lithuania·
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Job description
Calling all tech wizards and infrastructure enthusiasts - our infrastructure team is seeking a new member! As a part of this team, you’d be responsible for keeping all our systems and servers humming like a well-oiled machine. And don’t worry - they won’t leave you facing the challenges alone. This team of Systems Administrators, Network Engineers, Monitoring Experts, Infrastructure Analysts, Cloud Specialists, and Security Supervisors is a tight-knit group that loves to have fun, tackle problems, and grow together. So, if you’re a tech-savvy go-getter with a love for all things infrastructure, we want you on our Infrastructure team!
If you want to:
- Ensure high availability of content services;
- Troubleshoot and investigate incidents affecting content accessibility;
- Dig into problems and find the best fix, including by reverse engineering;
- Configure load balancing and manage server capacity;
- Monitor servers and traffic to keep latency low;
- Maintain existing servers and roll out new ones;
- Run root cause analysis on production errors;
- Spot ways to improve how things work and suggest them.
And you can check off:
- Experience in sysadmin, infrastructure engineer, IT support or similar roles;
- Linux geek;
- A proactive, problem-solving mindset with sharp analytical skills;
- Experience using AI tools in your work.
Bonus points if you:
- Understand networking well, including network load balancing (e.g. Anycast HAProxy, BGP);
- Know your way around HTTP/HTTP2/TLS/DNS;
- Have experience with process automation.
Here’s the deal:
- Growth and learning opportunities: time dedicated to learning, conferences, online learning platforms, and books for your professional development;
- Health and wellness: we want you to feel and be your best. That's why we offer various benefits, from online workouts and a physical coach to health insurance and regular mental health checks;
- Tools of your choice: choose the technical equipment and tools you need to do your best work;
- Community and celebrations: get ready for long-lasting traditions such as yearly workation, Friday get-togethers, various team buildings and company celebrations;
- Work-life balance: We encourage working in the office, with the possibility of up to two remote days per week. Plus, with our WFA policy, you can work from almost anywhere in the world;
- More days off: additional vacation days depending on your tenure;
- Premium Surfshark accounts: for you, your family, and friends;
- Gross salary: 2000 - 3000 Eur/month. Although it may vary depending on your skills and experience.
Why work at Surfshark
- Culture & Values: Company culture is rated 4.2/5 on Glassdoor. Core principles include Radical Ownership, Open-mindedness, Collaboration, and High Standards. glassdoor.com
- Remote & Flexibility: Offers a "work from anywhere" policy (up to five times a year globally), flexible office hours, and a hybrid work-from-office model. surfshark.com
- Perks & Growth: Includes private health insurance, mental and physical wellbeing programs (yoga, gym access), access to online learning platforms (Udemy, Masterclass), and bonus days off. surfshark.com
- Team: A dynamic, fast-growing environment with over 500 specialists across global offices in Vilnius, Kaunas, Warsaw, and Berlin. surfshark.com
- Mission-Driven: Employees work on products used by millions, with a clear mission to protect digital freedom and fight censorship.