Proton

IT Support Team Lead

Tech · ~8+ yrs (est.)

Location: London
Opened: 2 Oct 26
Closes: No date listed

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About Proton Join Proton and build a better internet where privacy is the default Proton was founded in 2014 by scientists from CERN on a simple truth: privacy is a fundamental human right. Since then, we’ve built the world’s largest encrypted email service (Proton Mail) and expanded into Proton VPN, Proton Drive, Proton Pass, and Proton Calendar—tools used by millions globally to protect their freedom, fight censorship, and keep their data safe. In some situations, Proton has literally helped save lives! We are profitable, independent (no VC control), and selectively hire from the top ~1% of applicants. Our 700+ team members across 50+ countries come from leading organizations and elite academic backgrounds. We move fast, keep hierarchy light, and prioritize impact over optics. If you want to do meaningful work with exceptionally high-caliber people, this is it. Join us and do work you can truly be proud of. Check our open-source projects <a class="_ymio1r31 _ypr0glyw _zcxs1o36 _mizu1v1w _1ah3dkaa _ra3xnqa1 _128mdkaa _1cvmnqa1 _4davt94y _4bfu1r31 _1hms8stv _ajmmnqa1 _vchhusvi _kqswh2mm _ect4ttxp _syaz13af _1a3b1r31 _4fpr8stv _5goinqa1 _f8pj13af _9oik1r31 _1bnxglyw _jf4cnqa1 _30l313af _1nrm1r31 _c2waglyw _1iohnqa1 _9h8h12zz _10531ra0 _1ien1ra0 _n0fx1ra0 _1vhv17z1" href="https://proton.me/community/open-source" data-renderer-mark="true" data-is-router-link="false" data-testid="link-with-safety">here</a>! The Team: The internal IT team is what makes Proton possible: it supports everything, from all the internal computer systems, from laptops to the internal documentation solution and videoconferencing. The team collaborates with the security team to provide a safe environment for Proton staff to communicate and develop the products and business. Current Projects: <ul class="Lexical__ul Lexical__ul--depth-1"> <li class="Lexical__listItem" value="1">Enabling employees to leverage AI in their daily work safely</li> <li class="Lexical__listItem" value="2">Building tools and processes that support and accelerate employees' daily work</li> <li class="Lexical__listItem" value="3">Automating onboarding and offboarding workflows.</li> </ul> Tech Stack and Tools: <ul class="Lexical__ul Lexical__ul--depth-1"> <li class="Lexical__listItem" value="1">We use Proton's products internally: mail, drive, docs, calendar...</li> <li class="Lexical__listItem" value="2">Linux servers, FreeIPA.</li> <li class="Lexical__listItem" value="3">Zendesk, Jira, Confluence, Slack, and other popular products.</li> </ul> The internal IT team sits at the intersection of multiple business functions: engineering, finance, customer support, and more. An exceptional leader in this role will develop connections with the rest of the business, propose changes to streamline processes, evaluate their business impact and ROI, and implement new tools and processes. What you will do: <ul class="Lexical__ul Lexical__ul--depth-1"> <li class="Lexical__listItem" value="1">Manage a distributed team of 3-5 people</li> <li class="Lexical__listItem" value="2">Manage on-premises infrastructure upon which internal tooling can run</li> <li class="Lexical__listItem" value="3">Improve processes that span beyond IT to eliminate delays and manual labor, in collaboration with other parties involved in those processes</li> <li class="Lexical__listItem" value="4">Design and implement internal tools</li> <li class="Lexical__listItem" value="5">Create the team strategy and vision, and break it down into quarterly objectives. Drive the execution.</li> </ul> What we are looking for: A seasoned IT professional with hands-on experience in system administration on multiple platforms and successful management experience. A creative mindset trying to tackle challenges rapidly and with limited resources using creativity. <ul class="Lexical__ul Lexical__ul--depth-1"> <li class="Lexical__listItem" value="1">Good communication, team management, and interpersonal skills</li> <li class="Lexical__listItem" value="2">Capacity to define a pragmatic and ambitious strategic plan and track its execution</li> <li class="Lexical__listItem" value="3">Hands-on system administration experience on Linux and preferably another OS</li> </ul> What We Offer <ul class="ak-ul" data-local-id="e25015bb-9425-4411-8de9-ec5bcf9d0dc2" data-indent-level="1"> <li> Work that Matters: millions of people trust Proton with their privacy. We answer only to our users — not advertisers, not investors with conflicting agendas, not governments. The work you do here is real, and the impact is measurable. (read more about our impact <a class="_ymio1r31 _ypr0glyw _zcxs1o36 _mizu1v1w _1ah3dkaa _ra3xnqa1 _128mdkaa _1cvmnqa1 _4davt94y _4bfu1r31 _1hms8stv _ajmmnqa1 _vchhusvi _kqswh2mm _ect4ttxp _syaz13af _1a3b1r31 _4fpr8stv _5goinqa1 _f8pj13af _9oik1r31 _1bnxglyw _jf4cnqa1 _30l313af _1nrm1r31 _c2waglyw _1iohnqa1 _9h8h12zz _10531ra0 _1ien1ra0 _n0fx1ra0 _1vhv17z1" href="https://proton.me/about/impact" data-renderer-mark="true" data-is-router-link="false" data-testid="link-with-safety">here</a>) </li> <li> Stock Options: at Proton, we all have the opportunity to be owners of the company. From day one, you have a real stake in what we're building. When Proton wins, you win. </li> <li> Technology: you'll get the right hardware and the right software you need to do your best work. </li> <li> Learning & Development: we invest in your growth because sharp people make us better. Proton is one of the fastest ways to accelerate your career because you'll be thrown into real challenges, with real ownership, from day one. </li> <li> Employee Benefits: your wellbeing isn't an afterthought. We offer strong health coverage, solid retirement options, generous leave, and wellness support so you can bring your best self to work every day </li> <li> In-Person Collaboration: Amazing things happen when passionate, smart, and purposeful people get together in the same room. With offices across Geneva, Zürich, Barcelona, London and more, you'll spend most of your time collaborating face-to-face with people who genuinely care about what they're building </li> <li> Food: Lunch and snacks are on us every day in our offices so you can focus on the work and not on what's for lunch. </li> <li> Transport: getting to the office shouldn't cost you. We cover public transport, bike allowances, or parking, whichever works for you. </li> <li> Flexible Working: you own your schedule. Set hours that work for you and your team — because outcomes matter more than when the clock says you started. </li> </ul> Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion At Proton, we believe diversity drives innovation and strengthens our mission to provide privacy as a default for all. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical ability, or socio-economic background, feel valued and empowered. We strive to create equal opportunities, promote open dialogue, and support continuous learning to ensure every voice is heard and respected. If you need any extra support or reasonable adjustments during the hiring process, please let your talent partner know. Candidate Privacy Notice When you apply for a position, refer a candidate, or are considered for a role at Proton Technologies AG (Proton, we, us, or our), your information is stored in Greenhouse, in accordance with their <a class="external-link" href="https://www.greenhouse.com/privacy-policy">Service Privacy Policy.</a> This information is used to evaluate your suitability for the posted position. We also retain this information for consideration for future roles that you may apply for or that we believe may align with your background and skills. If we no longer have a legitimate business need to process your information, we will either delete or anonymize it. Should you have any inquiries about how we use or manage your information, or if you wish to access, correct, or delete your data, please contact our privacy team at [email protected]. Proton does not accept unsolicited resumes from any sources other than directly from candidates. We will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from an unsolicited offer, even if the candidate is subsequently hired by Proton. To learn more about our privacy policy, please visit <a class="external-link" href="https://boards.eu.greenhouse.io/protongdpr">our privacy policy page</a>.    <div class="job__description body"> <div> #LI-Onsite </div> </div> <div class="job-alert job-alert--margin"> </div>

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