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Recognized as the Number 1 Fastest Growing Company in North America on the 2023 Deloitte Technology Fast 500, Mode.Inc continues to set industry standards through innovation and social impact. Our culture is driven by a passion for open communication, collaboration, and a shared mission to democratize internet access and data monetization.About The RoleWe are seeking a skilled DevOps / Network Engineer to take ownership of our newly acquired VPN product infrastructure. This role involves managing, stabilizing, and evolving a globally distributed VPN network that spans multiple cloud providers, including AWS, DigitalOcean, Vultr, Hetzner, and Linode. You will work closely with our engineering team to ensure the reliability, security, and scalability of our VPN services, which are critical to maintaining user privacy and unrestricted internet access worldwide. The role offers an exciting opportunity to inherit a live production environment, identify key risks, and implement automation, observability, and security best practices. You will be instrumental in building the foundation for continuous deployment and operational excellence, leveraging agentic AI tools and infrastructure as code methodologies to enhance efficiency and reliability. Collaboration with product managers, backend, and mobile engineers will be essential to align infrastructure capabilities with user needs and business goals.Qualifications5+ years of professional experience in DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), or network engineering within an agile environment.Hands-on expertise with AWS services including EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS/PostgreSQL, Route 53, IAM, VPC, and CloudWatch.Proficiency in infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform and configuration management with Ansible.Experience with containerization and orchestration using Docker and fleet management across multiple providers.Strong Linux system administration skills, including networking, iptables/nftables, WireGuard, routing, NAT, DNS, TLS, and traffic shaping.Demonstrated experience operating production VPN, proxy, or networking infrastructure, with familiarity in WireGuard, Shadowsocks, OpenVPN, or IKEv2/IPsec at scale.Knowledge of observability tools such as Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana, and log aggregation platforms.Proficiency in CI/CD pipelines, particularly with GitHub Actions or similar tools, including automated testing, deployment safety, and rollback strategies.Strong scripting skills in Python, Go, or Bash for automation and operational tasks.Deep understanding of DNS management, CDN/edge services (e.g., Cloudflare), IP reputation, and resilience strategies against outages and censorship.Security-focused mindset, with experience in secrets management, encryption, access controls, vulnerability scanning, and compliance standards like GDPR, CCPA, and SOC 2.Proactive problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot incidents, participate in on-call support, and implement automated solutions.Excellent communication skills, with a collaborative and empathetic approach to working within a dynamic startup environment.ResponsibilitiesManage and optimize the globally distributed VPN network infrastructure across multiple cloud providers.Implement automation for deployment, monitoring, and incident response to improve reliability and operational efficiency.Document existing system architectures, configurations, and operational procedures, then systematically replace manual processes with code.Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and Ansible to ensure consistent and repeatable deployments.Monitor system performance, security, and health, responding proactively to incidents and outages.Collaborate with product and engineering teams to align infrastructure capabilities with product requirements and user expectations.Leverage AI agentic tools to automate routine tasks, enhance troubleshooting, and improve documentation quality.Ensure security best practices are followed, including secrets management, encryption, and access controls.Participate in 24/7 on-call support, troubleshooting, and incident management to maintain high service uptime.Continuously evaluate and implement new tools, techniques, and best practices to improve infrastructure resilience, cost-efficiency, and security.BenefitsCompetitive salary and performance-based incentives.Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.Flexible work hours and remote work opportunities.Professional development allowances and opportunities for growth within a rapidly expanding company.Participation in innovative projects that have a meaningful social impact.A collaborative and inclusive work environment that values transparency and open communication.Access to cutting-edge tools and technologies, including AI-powered automation and observability platforms.Equal OpportunityMode.Inc is an equal opportunity employer. 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