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Technical Support Engineer

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Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)., Hands-on experience with VPN protocols like OpenVPN, WireGuard, or IPSec., Strong understanding of networking principles including TCP/IP, DNS, and firewalls., Proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash or Python..

Key responsabilities:

  • Provide technical assistance to customers via tickets, email, and live support.
  • Investigate and resolve networking and VPN-related issues, including configurations and connectivity problems.
  • Create and update troubleshooting guides and internal knowledge base articles.
  • Collaborate with development and QA teams to escalate and resolve software-related issues.

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OpenVPN Inc. http://www.openvpn.net
51 - 200 Employees
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Job description

Key Responsibilities:

  • Customer Support: Provide technical assistance to customers via tickets, email, and live support to diagnose and resolve networking and VPN-related issues.
  • VPN & Network Troubleshooting: Investigate and resolve customer related configurations and connectivity issues, routing problems, firewall configurations, and security concerns.
  • Log & Database Analysis: Analyze system and application logs, and troubleshoot SQLite, MySQL, or other databases configurations.
  • Documentation: Create and update troubleshooting guides, FAQs, and internal knowledge base articles to improve support efficiency.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with development, QA, and product teams to escalate and resolve software-related issues.
  • Testing & Debugging: Reproduce customer-reported issues in a lab environment to identify root causes and potential fixes.


Job requirements:

  • Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • VPN Expertise: Hands-on experience with OpenVPN, WireGuard, IPSec, or other VPN protocols.
  • Networking Proficiency: Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, firewalls, NAT, routing, and network security principles.
  • Linux Systems Knowledge: Experience working with Linux distributions (Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS, etc.).
  • Scripting & Automation: Proficiency in Bash, Python, or other scripting languages.
  • Database Management: Familiarity with SQLite, MySQL etc
  • Technical Support Experience: Proven experience in customer-facing technical support, system administration, or network operations.
  • Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to analyze logs, debug complex issues, and propose solutions effectively.
  • Excellent Communication Skills: Ability to explain technical issues clearly to both technical and non-technical users.
  • Preferred QualificationsCertifications: CCNA, CCNP or Linux-related certifications are a plus.
  • Cloud & Virtualization Knowledge: Experience with AWS, Azure, Hyper-V, or VMware.
  • Security Awareness: Understanding of SSL/TLS, encryption, authentication methods, and VPN security best practices.
  • Technical Writing: Experience creating detailed troubleshooting guides and knowledge base articles.


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Certifications: CCNA, CCNP or Linux-related certifications are a plus.
  • Cloud & Virtualization Knowledge: Experience with AWS, Azure, Hyper-V, or VMware.
  • Security Awareness: Understanding of SSL/TLS, encryption, authentication methods, and VPN security best practices.
  • Technical Writing: Experience creating detailed troubleshooting guides and knowledge base articles.

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